Press Releases
October 24, 2017
FleetCarma is Now a Member of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership
As an avid promoter of electric vehicles, we are excited to announce that as of October 2017, we are members of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP). Established in 2003, the LowCVP is a public-private partnership that exists to accelerate a sustainable shift to lower carbon vehicles and fuels and create opportunities for UK business. Becoming a member of this partnership was important to[…]
October 16, 2017
We’ve been selected as finalists in the Export Awards Ontario #OntarioExportAwards
We’re pleased to announce that FleetCarma has been selected as a finalist in the 2017 Ontario Export Awards for the category of Transportation Equipment. The Ontario Export Awards are the province’s most prestigious awards paying tribute to the success and innovative approaches of Ontario export companies. The transportation equipment awards recognize companies in this sector who have made an outstanding contribution to the economy in the export[…]
October 16, 2017
EV owners seeking to help potential EV owners – please vote!
Electric vehicles are better. Every day more and more people are making that realization and buying electric. While promising, we need to accelerate the rate of people making the switch. Having been to hundreds of EV events over the years, there are three obvious facts: The best salesperson for an EV is the car itself. The second best salesperson is an EV owner. The killer[…]
September 27, 2017
How Utilities Can Use Gamification to Change Charging Behavior
Historically, utilities have faced the challenge of low enrollment rates when implementing electric vehicle (EV) Time of Use (TOU) programs. When EV owners are requested to pay an additional delivery charge or install a second meter at their own expense, it can feel as though there is little incentive to join the program – this is where gamification comes into play. What is Gamification?[…]
August 9, 2017
SmartCharge New York and $10,000 Nissan Rebate makes switching to an electric vehicle the easiest it’s ever been
There’s never been a better time to buy and drive an electric vehicle in New York City and Westchester. A special program with the electricity provider and Fleetcarma pays drivers for driving electric. Moreover, drivers who don’t have an electric vehicle yet will benefit from an incredible program from Nissan that will give drivers a discount of $10,000 on a new Nissan Leaf. (No,[…]
July 14, 2017
Survey: EV owners, what encourages you to charge off-peak?
Here at FleetCarma, we’ve been working with electric utilities to support peak load reduction programs by providing incentives for off-peak charging. Reducing loads at high-demand peak times means good things for the environment and your utility: taking advantage of renewable sources and enhancing grid efficiency and resiliency – making service more reliable for everyone. There are great solutions encouraging off peak charging, some tried[…]
June 16, 2017
Listen to Matt on CBC The Morning Edition with Craig Norris, Charge the North: Preparing for EVs
We were lucky enough to have Craig Norris @craignorriscbc speak with Matt Stevens, CEO @gogomatt about how FleetCarma is helping power utilities prepare for increased electrical demand as a result of electric vehicle charging. In the interview, Craig and Matt discuss: The recent pushback by Condo boards regarding the installation of EV chargers. Smoothing the road for Utility Companies supporting Electric Vehicle adoption. ConEdison SmartCharge NewYork,[…]
May 16, 2017
Why Monitoring Battery Health Matters for EV Owners
Owning an electric vehicle can be a liberating experience. One that surely comes with the joy of demonstrating what is possible. EVs are becoming sexy and provocative. They are appealing to tech savvy millennials, generation Xers wanting to do their part for the environment, and retiring baby boomers looking to indulge with their ‘fun fund’. Early EV owners are social innovators that are showing[…]
April 19, 2017
FleetCarma and Con Edison Charge Ahead with SmartCharge Rewards™ for Electric Vehicle Owners
NEW YORK CITY, April 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – FleetCarma, a connected car technology provider specializing in plug-in electric vehicle applications, and Con Edison have begun a program to incentivize off-peak charging of plug-in electric vehicles. The program, called SmartCharge New York, seeks plug-in electric vehicle owners who regularly charge their vehicles in New York City and Westchester County, NY by offering them incentives for[…]
November 19, 2016
FleetCarma announced as a finalist for the 2016 Ontario Export Awards
We’re excited to announce that we made the list of finalists for the Ontario Export Awards – and are delighted to be sharing the list with the likes of Canada Goose and (other local tech firm) eSentire. Within the Cleantech category, we are one of three finalists along with Silfab Solar and Hydrogenics. For us, the focus on international markets is one of necessity. We’re[…]
