Technology news and briefs for the week of April 30, 2023:
Fleet Advantage, an innovator in Class-8 fleet data analytics, equipment financing and life-cycle cost management is launching a new analytic tool to help define the future of transportation for corporate fleets.
The new EV Life Cycle Cost Analysis Tool EVAN (Electric Vehicle Analytic Navigator) will help further identify and optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) for corporate transportation fleets to determine the efficacy of utilizing electric vehicles.
As part of Fleet Advantage’s comprehensive Fleet Modernization Study, EVAN compares diesel versus an electric class 8 vehicle TCO with modeling that evaluates fuel and mileage data versus kWh comparisons from the first year through a six-year life cycle.
EVAN takes into consideration various inputs including equipment cost, charging, cost of energy, cost of diesel, grants, tires, depreciation, etc. and converts them into a cost-per-mile (CPM) to determine the total cost of operating an electric vehicle over its lifetime, allowing fleets to make an informed decision about which type of vehicle is more cost-effective for their fleet.
Uber Freight has partnered with fintech payment platform company AtoB to expand its carrier offerings with the new Uber Freight Carrier Card.
This collaboration gives carriers financial efficiency for business operations. Fintech tools will be provided by AtoB through spend-management software directly integrated into Uber Freight’s platform.
