Press Releases
January 16, 2014
Cold Weather Fuel Efficiency : Electric Versus Gasoline Showdown
Update: We’ve updated the labeling on the graphic included, another thank you to some eagle eyed commenters! When we released real-world data showing how the ranges of Chevrolet Volts and Nissan Leafs changed with plummeting temperatures we wanted to show not just overall trends, but how much variation existed from trip to trip. This time we took it a few steps further. With this[…]
December 18, 2013
Just how much does driver behavior actually affect fuel efficiency?
As mentioned in our most recent blog post there is a huge amount of sway a driver has over the resulting performance of their vehicle. Though there are many external factors such as road conditions and temperature that affect the performance of vehicles, a driver’s behavior can mitigate negative factors and help to consistently drive up fuel efficiency at the same time. There are[…]
December 9, 2013
2013 EV Sales In Canada: Which province took first place in September?
UPDATE: Click Here to link to the 2015 post In Canada, over 70% of vehicle sales in the first nine months of 2013 came from three provinces: BC, Ontario, and Quebec. For plug-in vehicle sales, these same three provinces accounted for over 95% of sales in Canada! The quarterly summary of BEV and PHEV sales are shown in the graphic here at the right. To[…]
December 9, 2013
Nissan Leaf owner uses money saved from charging to help community
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[…]
September 11, 2013
$5.00 Gas is Coming. Three myths, one fact.
[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[…]
August 19, 2013
Stealth Snowmobile – Image
[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! […]
July 17, 2013
How increasing how far you travel can end up reducing operational costs
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[…]
July 5, 2013
Where does Canada Stand with Electric Vehicles?
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[…]
June 19, 2013
Electric Vehicles: New Technology, New Taxes
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[…]
April 10, 2013
Free Webinar : How to get the most out of plugging in
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[…]
