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Open-End Leasing – Your Key to Business FlexibilityLeasing allows the business to pay for only the portion of the vehicles they use. This reduces the monthly payment when compared to financing a vehicle where you pay and finance 100% of the vehicle and pay tax on the total price.
Is Your EV Fleet Prepared for a Lithium-ion Battery Fire?When compared to gasoline and hybrid vehicles, electric cars have the lowest number of fires per 100,000 sales. Electric vehicles are powered by lithium-ion batteries and EV fires are typically related to the battery. While electric vehicle fires occur less frequently, they burn longer and hotter than other fires. This is due to a chemical reaction in the battery called thermal runaway.
BEST PRACTICES – MANAGING AN EV FLEETElectric vehicle (EV) fleet management requires a different approach compared to managing a fleet of traditional combustion engine vehicles. Here are some best practices for EV fleet management:
Managing Vehicle Lifecycles in High-Mileage ScenariosWhen it comes to football, vehicle shortages and supply chain interruptions, “The best defense is a strong offense,” says a fleet manager for the Tennant Company. The past year or two has been particularly challenging for fleet managers, so many are finding it necessary to employ a variety of tactics in order to stem losses, delays, or added costs.
Feet managers, controllers, CFO’s, and company executives have discovered fleet solutions provided by third-party fleet management companies (FMCs) help free up time and allow them to focus on the strategic priorities.
Company culture is integral to the executive fleet program and culture sets the tone for the program. How flexible is the program when it comes to selection and types of vehicles offered? Is there any consideration for the message the type of vehicle sends to customers and employees?
Managing a fleet of vehicles internally is time-consuming. As your fleet grows, the administration and management of all the details can be overwhelming. Many fleet managers, controllers, CFO’s, and presidents have discovered fleet services provided by third-party fleet management companies help them focus on the strategic challenges that occur and solve issues that arise.
Car dealerships are designed to do transactions with individuals. Dealerships likely won’t offer a business the proper fleet rebates (which are typically higher than consumer rebates) and don’t have true business lease products available.
The key to a successful implementation of a fleet management program is communication. Change is never easy. In fact, many resist it. That is why it is important to communicate, communicate, communicate what it is that you are trying to accomplish and WHY.
With the economy growing and interest rates rising, business leasing has become a hot topic. Companies are realizing the savings gained through leasing. As a result adoption rates are on the rise. Here are the 10 ways a Fleet Management Company (FMC) can help companies realize real savings through vehicle leasing.
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