Press Releases
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[…]
by Eric Schmidt
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[…]
by Eric Schmidt
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[…]
by Eric Schmidt
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[…]
by Eric Schmidt
March 26, 2013
British Columbia Extends Electric Vehicle Incentive Program
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[…]
by Eric Schmidt
February 15, 2013
Tesla Logs: The problem with Data vs. User
This week the New York Times published a review of the Tesla Supercharger system and Model S in the Northeast. The article detailed a very frustrating trip, ultimately ending with the car on a flat bed tow truck. Tesla quickly responded with assertions that the story was ‘fake’ and they had data logs to prove it. Yesterday the logs came out, complete with comments[…]
by Eric Schmidt
December 3, 2012
Ontario kicks off New Year by helping Electric Vehicle Drivers Plug-In
The Ontario Government announced today that as of January 1st 2013 it will be offering a rebate for electric vehicle charging stations. The rebate applies to charging stations installed at an EV owner’s home, as well as those installed for fleet use. The rebate offered is $1000, or 50% of the total purchase and installation cost, whichever is lower. The charging station rebate compliments[…]
by Eric Schmidt
November 29, 2012
Innovative Approaches for Heating Electric Vehicles
We’re heading into the time of year when drivers jump into their car and turn on the heater, maybe even letting the engine heat up for a minute or two before committing to grab the ice-cold steering wheel. We thought it would be a good idea to go over heating approaches within EVs and some specific challenges that they face. When conducting the Hot[…]
by Eric Schmidt
November 19, 2012
EV Champion Challenge
Do you think that your electric vehicle is the best make and model out there? Do you catch yourself trying to educate people on how your EV stands out from the pack? There is one thing that unites EV owners and it’s not just a plug at home, it’s their passion. EV owners everywhere are passionate about electric vehicles in general, but most specifically[…]
by Eric Schmidt
November 16, 2012
FleetCarma Wins Deloitte’s Technology Green 15 Award for the Second Consecutive Year
WATERLOO, ON, November 16, 2012 — CrossChasm and FleetCarma are named winners of the prestigious Deloitte Technology Green 15TM Award. In its fifth year, the award recognizes 15 companies for leadership in creating major breakthroughs in the field of green technology. This is the second consecutive year that the company has been honoured with this award. “The Deloitte Technology Green 15 Award winners deliver[…]
by Eric Schmidt