Technologies

During the last few years, the number of LCVs has increased with the growth of last mile delivery as ever more shopping is carried out online. This trend has been reinforced during the Covid-19 crisis because of the explosion of online shopping due to the lockdown situation, without mentioning the delivery of services in city centers which require LCV usage.

With this significant increase, the challenges around last mile urban operations are becoming crucial for many companies. Congestion, air quality concerns, LEZ implementation and cost of the last mile are perhaps some of the main issues. However, all of these challenges represent real opportunities for OEMs.

What is the current situation? How are these challenges being managed?

Telematics solutions are a key part of any fleet manager’s toolbox, monitoring key factors impacting the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of entire fleets but also a precious tool for individuals to become active and responsible drivers.

The Consumer Electronics Show 2020 which took place in early January in Las Vegas is the most important consumer technology show.
This year, it was the opportunity to demonstrate and to reinforce the fact that the future of mobility will be ACES: Autonomous, Connected, Electrified and Shared.

Electric Vehicle charging: Where? When? How fast?

Electric vehicles offer many different options, each with their pros and cons.
But do you know the difference between Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) ?

Until yesterday and still today, the car was a cocoon, a marked out silent place, sealed to the outside environment, folded upon itself, its driver and its passengers. Then the phone was born!