Enterprise uncovers the potential of fleet electrification
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With the impending transition to electric vehicles ( EVs ) on the horizon and real-world factors informing decision-making , the team at Enterprise Fleet Management recognised the importance of basing their long-term business strategy on reliable data — not assumptions . Working together , Enterprise Fleet Management and Geotab conducted one of the largest fleet EV Suitability Assessments ( EVSA ). This massive study was designed to better understand how the shift to EVs will affect Enterprise Fleet Management ’ s business today and in the future . By taking action on this data , Enterprise Fleet Management can continue to provide its customers with the industry-leading support they ’ ve come to expect .
In all , 91,252 Enterprise Fleet Management leased vehicles were included in the study . The results surprised both teams :
• 13 % ( approximately 12,000 ) of the analysed vehicles could be economically replaced by EVs today .
• Near-term electrification could achieve a total potential saving of US $ 33 million ( AU $ 45 million ) and 194,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions over four years .
• Up to 45 % ( approximately 42,000 ) of the analysed vehicles could be electrified as EV utilities enter the market .
18 ISSUE 32 OCTOBER 2021 / WWW . AFMA . ORG . AU