New models and technologies are growing in popularity among utility fleets
At the 2014 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), Werner Schweiger, president, electric distribution at Northeast Utilities said that while the utility industry is addressing how efficiently it manages its energy portfolio—sustainability is a fleet issue as well.
How fleets can go green in the shop
Increasingly, regulations mandating environmental protection practices are requiring fleet managers to implement new procedures and programs, address shop equipment and design, and provide training for technicians. These rules cover a wide variety of topics, among them waste handling and recycling, fuel storage and leak detection, parts washing, AC system service and vehicle refinishing. One consolidated
Understanding the use of alternative fuels for fleets
As the use of alternative fuel powered light- and medium-duty trucks rises, fleet managers are applying proven management techniques to monitor and validate their choices. Thanks to a new partnership between CALSTART and Utilimarc, interested fleets now have available a very valuable resource for up-to-date information on these technologies, and for benchmarking their performance. CALSTART,
Long distance opportunities: telematics
Held annually in Williamsburg, Va., the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) strives to provide fleet managers with information on the latest technologies available for vehicles and shop operations.
Industry value
With 90 fleet managers from in-vestor-owned electric utilities in the U.S. and Canada in attendance at its 54th annual gathering, the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), which was held in June in Williamsburg, Va., attracted a record number of attendees.
Managing maintenance and parts effectively with internal programs and outsourcing alternatives
For most fleets, managing maintenance and parts efficiently requires a mix of programs and practices. At the 2018 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference, those approaches were on display during two sessions that were part of the conference educational program on Strategies for Managing a Safe, Productive and Cost Effective Fleet. Ameren Illinois fields a fleet
The advantages of key process indicators and reporting tools
It’s no secret that finding ways to lower costs is a key to gaining a competitive advantage. That subject was an important part of the educational program of last year’s Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), which was attended by more than 120 fleet representatives from investor-owned electric utilities, electric cooperatives and electrical contractors in
Covering fatigue risk, safety systems and more at EUFMC
The educational program for the annual Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) is based heavily on input from attendees and is designed to address the informational needs of utility fleet professionals. Therefore, it came as no surprise that the 2017 conference included several sessions on safety-related topics. Addressing an issue that is common in all
The connected truck in a wireless world
Connectivity in a wireless world extends to vocational markets as well. In early June, at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), Pacific Gas & Electric and some of its key suppliers introduced a “connected” bucket truck that among other things features Internet connectivity via a mobile hot spot. Developed in partnership with Altec Inc.
Transportation electrification: Investing in the future
At the 2015 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), an annual educational conference for fleet representatives from investor-owned electric utilities, electric cooperatives and electrical contractors, fleet electrification was the subject of a presentation by Kellen Shefter, manager of sustainable technology at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), an association representing investor-owned electric companies. Providing highlights of a
