by Walther Ploos van Amstel
Urban logistics is under pressure. Cities want fewer vehicles, lower emissions, and less congestion, while home delivery demand continues to grow. The Picnic case shows that these goals are not mutually exclusive when data, operations, and vehicle technology are tightly integrated. Picnic operates one of Europe’s largest fully electric last-mile fleets, with around 4,500 custom-built …
McKinsey’s recent analysis of the automotive software and electronics landscape shows that the global automotive sector is undergoing a profound structural shift. Vehicles are rapidly evolving from primarily mechanical products into software-driven platforms. While the traditional automotive market grows at only around 1 percent annually, software and electronics are projected to grow by more than …
Electric trucks (ETs) offer a promising pathway for decarbonizing road freight transport, yet their integration into logistics company fleets presents significant challenges. Fleet managers must navigate complex trade-offs between investments in electric trucks (ETs) and conventional diesel trucks (DTs), assess the operational impacts of shifting fleet compositions, and plan strategically for depot charging infrastructure. To …
Seven major British companies (BP, BT, Direct Line Group, Royal Mail, ScottishPower, Severn Trent, and Tesco) have joined forces to create the Electric Vehicle Fleet Accelerator (EVFA) and will work together to help accelerate the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the UK. The companies operate some of the largest commercial vehicle fleets in …
Remote diagnostics, available from vehicle manufacturers and technology suppliers, are helping companies better manage truck maintenance. UPS has found the system reduced fleet downtime by identifying needed repairs and streamlining maintenance. Remote diagnostics services enable fleet managers to monitor engine fault codes and maintenance issues while the truck or van is on the road.