There has never been a more urgent need for the adoption of green fleet practices. The global transportation sector, a pivotal component of our modern economy, is also a significant contributor to environmental degradation, primarily through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In the United States, for example, transportation accounted for a staggering 29% of total GHG emissions in 2021, marking it...
When you think of electric vehicles (EVs), what immediately comes to mind? Very likely you’re thinking about those tiny little cars and even tinier parking spaces outfitted with charging stations. But did you know that modern EV’s come in all shapes and sizes? Auto companies are constantly coming up with innovative ways to “electrify” large trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles,...
Across the globe, municipalities took the initiatives of shaping a greener urban future by quickly advancing and accelerating the bus fleet electrification process. Some cities have recognized the benefits of adopting electric buses in the very early stage of development. We are going to take a look at one city that leads the way in the bus fleet electrification field...
Public transportation is a lifeline for cities. It plays an irreplaceable role in communities of all sizes and connects people to places and destinations. Public transportation has had a long history of being a cost-effective environmentally-friendly method of travel. A single bus can carry up to 50 passengers and replace approximately 30 -40 private vehicles on the roads. Municipalities and...
November 7, 2018
Jimmy Song
Sustainable fleet management is a forefront industry item because many businesses around the world are going greener. In fact, recently in October 2018, a climate study group advocated that humans need to be greener. The IPCC & the 1.5 Degree Target Global warming is a controversial topic. Some people believe that natural cycles caused recent climate change. However, a lot...
February 14, 2017
Victoria Gole
Are you struggling to manage and keep track of all your invoices, bills of lading and other paper forms? Not only can this be annoying, but wasting labor hours handling endless paperwork can also be extremely costly. Which is why so many people are transitioning most (if not all) of their paperwork into a digital format, to decrease the cost...
September 19, 2014
Devin Johnson
GPS Fleet Management Tracking Device Helps Businesses Go Green Many businesses are feeling pressure to adopt “green” business practices and to reduce their carbon footprint. Some feel, however, that it is too big of a job to tackle and going “green” would not be worth the effort. In fact, having “green” fleet operations helps both businesses and the earth. Reducing...
June 10, 2014
Courtney redwell
Fleet Fuel Management Software Keeping track of your fuel usage of a fleet of vehicles, no matter if it is a fleet of 2 or 2000 can be quite difficult. Fuel management software can help you keep track of fuel usage, where fuel is being wasted, and most importantly save you money. GoFleet's GPS fleet tracking system comes equipped with...
June 5, 2014
Courtney redwell
The Role of Telematics in the Green Fleet Movement A growing number of organizations have recognized the importance of implementing environmentally friendly processes and policies into their business. In an effort to achieve operational efficiency, many companies are no longer solely addressing cost control, but rather have increased the emphasis on environmental sustainability. Fleet management software is capable of providing...
June 4, 2014
Courtney redwell
Run a Green Fleet with GPS Fleet Tracking According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) about 20 pounds of CO2 emissions are produced from burning a gallon of gasoline. About 23 pounds of CO2 emissions are produced by burning a gallon of diesel fuel. EIA estimates that in 2013 US diesel fuel and gasoline consumption for transportation resulted in the...
