The transportation industry’s primary challenge is transitioning fleets into “green energy,” part of an overarching concept that, proponents say, takes advantage of technological advances to cut down on the use of fossil-fired energy, reduce pollution and save the environment.

The realm of telematics is rapidly expanding, which means the vast opportunities, efficiencies, and risk management it offers fleet managers is rapidly expanding as well. However, telematics is still an area in which many feet managers have uncertainties

As more government fleets transition to electric vehicles, learn from fleet managers who’ve been there.

A fleet makeover starts by analyzing minute-by-minute data from on-board telematics, distinguishing highway miles from stop-and-go driving, and giving fleet managers confidence in electric vehicle conversion.

How many miles do we drive? How often would I need to charge my vehicles? Do we need to install charging stations or could we have our drivers charge at home? These and many other questions are on the minds of fleet managers and mobile businesses as they consider making the leap from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to electric vehicles (EVs).