Reducing the risks of fleet electrification: When to bring in the experts

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 1PM ET / 10AM PT

From handling complex processes to providing pricing certainty and offering solutions that work in the real world, the right expertise at the right time can make all the difference during the transition to electric fleet vehicles.

Watch this panel discussion to learn when and why to bring in technology partners throughout the fleet electrification process, and how reliable information and practical strategies help reduce risk at every stage of the transition. You’ll gain valuable insights around the software, hardware and operational guidance that ensures a smooth transition and enables you to run an electric fleet with lower risk around cost and technology.

This virtual event was presented by 7Gen.

Speakers

• Shayna Rector Bleeker, VP, Strategic Partnerships, 7Gen
• Mark Marmer, Founder & Executive Director, Signature Electric
• Jason Scultety, Sr. Key Account Manager, BC Hydro
• Sophie de Vries Robbé, 7Gen
• Ilana Weitzman, VP of Strategic Development, Electric Autonomy (Moderator)

Maintenance for fleet EVs and charging infrastructure

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023 1PM ET / 10AM PT

Electric fleet vehicles promise reduced maintenance and fewer roadside breakdowns. But from tires to chargers to fluids and batteries, you’ll still need to think about how to adapt your maintenance and operations to suit your electric fleet.

In this EV maintenance masterclass, Electric Autonomy Canada’s expert panelists shared their practices as they delved into planned maintenance, reskilling and how to reduce wear and tear on both fleet vehicles and charging infrastructure.

This panel discussion was sponsored by ABB E-mobility and Sailun Tire Canada.

Presenters

• Florencia Boccio, Sales Manager, Transit & Fleet, ABB E-mobility
• Jérémie Bernardin, Director of Electric Vehicle Training & Innovation, Integrated Automotive Experience
• Dwayne Sawyer, Manager, National Sales – Passenger & Light Truck, Sailun Tire Canada
• Ilana Weitzman, VP of Strategic Development, Electric Autonomy (Moderator)

When your fleet charges at home

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023 1PM ET / 10AM PT

Once you have decided that home charging is right for your fleet, you’ll want to know how to manage things like installation, billing and reimbursement for a distributed home charging network. Join panelists from Ford Pro, Qmerit and Electric Autonomy Canada for a conversation about how to set up and manage charging services at employees’ homes. We’ll cover who owns the charger, who pays for the electrical work, what variables impact the cost, what’s the process, and more.

This virtual event was presented by Ford Pro.

Presenters

• Kevy Stephen, Cross Connected Marketing Manager, Ford Pro Canada
• Ken Sapp, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Qmerit
• Ilana Weitzman, VP of Strategic Development, Electric Autonomy (Moderator)

Understanding the total cost of ownership for EV fleets

MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023 1PM ET / 10AM PT

Before placing your first order you’ll need to know what an electrified fleet is really going to cost. In this webinar Timothy Tsao will demonstrate how Jim Pattison Lease calculates the lifecycle costs of EVs, from purchase price (incentives included) to plugging in and fuelling up. The data shows why a growing number of fleets are flipping the switch.

This virtual event was presented by Jim Pattison Lease.

Presenters

• Timothy Tsao, Product Manager, Jim Pattison Lease
• Andrew Elkin, Managing Editor, EV Fleets Pro (Moderator)

How to set up fleet depot charging infrastructure

MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023 1PM ET / 10AM PT

This webinar covered the key steps to planning and installing depot charging, including the costs to budget in, applying for grants, how to choose charging hardware (especially the mix of amp/kW and number needed for current and future fleet), how to maximize power on site and how to work with your utility when needed. We’ll also discussed how the ZEVIP application fits into fleets’ timelines and budgeting, and touch touch on charger maintenance and ongoing operations.

This virtual event was presented by ABB E-mobility, BC Hydro and PowerON Energy Solutions.

Presenters

• Moneeb Durrani, Director of Sales, Transit and Fleet at ABB E-Mobility Canada
• Tyler Seed, Account Executive, PowerON Solutions
• Jason Scultety, Senior Key Account Manager, BC Hydro
• Mark Marmer, Founder & Executive Director, Signature Electric
• Ilana Weitzman, VP of Strategic Development, Electric Autonomy (Moderator)

How to buy a fleet EV

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023 1PM ET / 10AM PT

When buying an electric vehicle, you have to think beyond the vehicle itself to a new electric ecosystem. Ford will walk you through the procurement process for EVs, along with the other products you’ll need to consider, from how to finance to charging to telematics. Product experts will be on hand to answer all your questions about how the EVs compare to their gas counterparts.

This virtual event was presented by Ford Pro.

Presenters

• Greg Watkins, General Manager, Ford Pro Canada
• Kevy Stephen, Cross Connected Marketing Manager, Ford Pro Canada
• Scott Kuzma, Fleet & Lease Marketing Manager, Ford Pro Canada
• Logan Traynor, Vehicle Line Specialist, Commercial and Electric Vehicles, Ford Pro Canada
• Andrew Elkin, Managing Editor, EV Fleets Pro (Moderator)