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Fleet Acquisitionby Chris BrownJune 8, 2021

Ford Maverick: What Can a Compact Pickup Do for Fleets?

You could say the all-new Maverick’s hybrid engine, unibody frame, and 4.5-foot bed make it a niche truck. But in the post-pandemic era of efficiencies and economics, fleets must apply a Swiss Army knife-like approach to job applications.

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Telematicsby Chris BrownJune 2, 2021

The Future of Car Rental Telematics Is Direct OEM Integration

With cumbersome aftermarket device installations and lack of integration with car rental software, telematics hasn’t been easy for car rental. RentalMatic’s Thomas Brady outlines how and where this is changing.

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Green Fleetby Chris BrownMay 20, 2021

22 Questions to Answer Before Installing EV Charging Depots

The answers will dictate site design, energy management considerations, software needs, home charging requirements, and fleet policy updates. Without the proper attention, fleet operators face ballooning and unexpected costs.

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Rental Operationsby Chris BrownMay 19, 2021

16 Questions for Getaround

Pat Notti, VP of Getaround’s Marketplace and Operations, answers questions on the Power Host Program, including how hosts are managing parking, insurance, vehicle supply, and the depreciation curve, as well as the attributes that make a successful power host.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffMay 12, 2021

Operational and Legal Challenges to Electrify Car Rental Fleets

From new legislative EV incentives to state and local mandates that will affect the car rental industry, operators need to start developing an electrification strategy. Operational and legal issues surrounding charging, tracking of rental cars, and data privacy must be considered.

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Telematicsby Chris BrownApril 28, 2021

24 Takeaways from the Inaugural Data-Driven Fleet Experience

The virtual conference presented deep dives on how data is fostering intelligent fleets. The seminars, panel discussions, and networking sessions covered connected cars, electrification suitability, OEM-embedded modems, telematics market trends, the rise of third-party data integrators, the migration to 5G, and video telematics.

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Rental Softwareby Kevin Grauman April 22, 2021

It’s Time to Reinvent the In-Store Experience

Car rental operators who take advantage of new opportunities to mitigate wait times, expand payment types, create mobile workflows, and harness data will have a better chance to prevail in the post-pandemic world.

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Rental Operationsby Amy HercherApril 21, 2021

How Midway Car Rental Improved its Lot Security

To help protect its vehicle lots, Midway Car Rental decided to purchase ROSA (Responsive Observation Security Agents) units. The self-contained security system includes human and vehicle detection and responsive digital signage and audio messaging.

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Legal & Legislativeby John F. Possumato [commentary]April 7, 2021

Planning on Renting Your Vehicles on a P2P Platform for Gig Drivers? Be Aware of the Risks

As rising damage claims are now a significant barrier to profits for self-insured P2P platforms, those platforms are looking to minimize their losses in any way possible. The vehicle owners are the ones who suffer.

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Green Fleetby Chris BrownMarch 29, 2021

How a Digital Key is Transforming Corporate Carsharing

Keyless technology combined with telematics is moving beyond traditional carsharing to facilitate in-vehicle deliveries, more automated pickup and return processes, and private carsharing trips with business cars.

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