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I love data.  I like to get it, analyze it and use it to tell stories.  Most of the time the stories find detailed ways in which fleets can save money by switching to electric vehicles. This post is about someone who used data to tell a really awesome story. Over the last year we’ve had our C5 data logger gathering data for Ricardo[…]

[Canadian readers: the average gas price in Toronto as I write this is 133.5 cents/L. Using the US gallon, that’s $5.05/gallon. By comparison the average price in Atlanta is $3.50/gallon. Since my $5/gallon refers to US gas prices, the proportional Toronto price would be 188.5 cents/L. And about $2/L for you Vancouverites. Please read accordingly.] It was February 28, 2012 . I was in[…]

[4:24:13 PM] Simon Ouellette: We’ve received a lot of requests today for pictures of the stealth snowmobile that our CrossChasm Consulting division developed in the course of an R&D project with Defence R&D Canada.  Given the nature of the vehicle, we can’t provide the details that many would like.  For a picture, below is the best we can do at this point.  Enjoy!  […]

  Earlier this year we put on a great webinar (now available in a recorded version) that detailed how some fleets we work with found ways to save with electric vehicles.  We looked at the data logged from electric vehicles in the real world, and broke down how these vehicles are being used, when they are used, and ways in which fleets can save[…]

With the barbecues and fireworks of Canada Day behind us, it seems like a good time to take a look at Canada’s status with hybrid and electric vehicles.  How are Canadians greening their fleets, and do they have support from within the government to pursue high efficiency vehicles? With over 3000 electric vehicles sold in Canada, Canadians are plugging in albeit cautiously. Canada boasts[…]

Last year, we wrote a blog post discussing how gas tax revenues were down for a number of reasons.  At the federal and some state levels, gas taxes are fixed, and as the fuel efficiency of vehicles increases, less gas is purchased, and tax funds for roads decrease. In order to maintain aging roads and build new infrastructure several state governments have set their[…]

The idea of getting an electric vehicle (EV) is an exciting one.  Not only are plug-in vehicles environmentally friendly but they are also an interesting new technology.  Despite their attraction, fleet managers may be hesitant to try one out.  Adding an EV to your fleet is supposed to have financial benefits, like reduced operating costs for fuel and maintenance; however, without being sure of[…]

On December 1st 2011 the Clean Energy Vehicles (CEV) for BC incentive program was created. The program was designed to encourage the people of British Columbia to purchase an alternative fuel vehicle.  The program was set to expire on March 31st of this year, However we are happy to announce that the incentive has been extended an extra year! Incentives are important to the[…]

Have you ever stopped to think how much you’re spending on gas? When I ask most people what they spend each year on gas they usually respond with a weekly amount. This is because many of us pull into the gas station without giving much thought to the expense.  We turn off the engine, insert the card, fill up and drive away. $50 a[…]