Fleet Truck Friday: Key Considerations for EV Charging at Home

The Fast Forward video series, hosted by Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown, is about connecting with leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. In this episode, Chris connects with Jay Collins, WEX’s senior vice president and general manager of EV & mobility. For fleets looking to electrify, Jay discusses the critical factors to consider for setting up and managing home charging. 🎙Topics & Timestamps🎙 - 0:00 Intro - 1:30 Introduction to Jay and home charging for fleets. - 2:30 What fleets should think about before setting up home charging for drivers - 4:30 How fleets should approach equipment and installation costs and what to do when employees leave the company - 7:10 What type of charging and driver information can be remotely accessed from a home charger - 10:15 What education and communication with drivers makes onboarding successful

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Work Truck Wednesday Loves The 12' 3500HD Stakebed

 

The 12' Flatbed/Stakebed mounted on the 3500HD dual rear wheel chassis is ever popular and yet we can never seem to get enough of them. So call us right away if you've been thinking of this truck!

The 3500HD Regular Cab Chassis has a 6.6 gas V8, automatic, AC, and all the creature comforts to make work-related driving enjoyable. It drives just like a pickup truck. To this great foundation, we add a Morgan 12' Flatbed body with side and rear removable gates and a square headboard. Let the cargo movement begin!

Call us today at 951-364-2499 and talk to one of our fleet specialists to find the perfect work truck (or luxury pickup or SUV...). We are your truck headquarters!

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Weigh Safe Trailer Hitches - Doug

Learn more about the benefits of safe towing. Weigh Safe ball mounts are the only hitches that accurately measure your tongue weight to ensure your safety every time you tow!

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BREAKING: Chevy Reveals a NEW 2023 High Performance Tahoe With MORE Hors...

( https://www.alltfl.com/) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! Meet the new 2023 Chevy Tahoe RST Performance Edition!

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Public Charging Infrastructure is the Weak Link to EV Transition

The 112th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich. 🎙Today's topics include: - The majority of EV users — more than 80% — are charging their EVs at home and work. - As EV usage proliferates to a broader demographics of employees who are not homeowners, more will be using public recharging stations to recharge corporate EVs. - The 2022 J.D. Power EV study shows end-user satisfaction with public recharging infrastructure has declined. - One out of five EV users say they were unable to recharge at a public charging station due to inoperable equipment.

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Work Truck Wednesday: The Colorado Ext-Cab 4x4 Mid-Size Pickup

With the 3.6 gas engine, automatic, A/C, and a whole lot more, the Colorado mid-size extended cab pickup may be the perfect work truck for your business needs.

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CHEVROLET MOTORSPORTS CARRIES MOMENTUM INTO FINAL MONTHS OF 2022

Chevy drivers currently top the point standings in NASCAR, INDYCAR and NHRA

DETROIT – As summer winds down, Chevrolet Racing continues to gear up.

Chevrolet is the only manufacturer to compete in the combination of NASCAR, INDYCAR, NHRA, IMSA and Best in the Desert (BITD). Heading into the Labor Day Weekend, a number of Chevrolet drivers are currently leading the standings in their respective series:

• Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Camaro ZL1, won the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season championship and is one of eight Team Chevy drivers to qualify for the 2022 Cup Series playoffs. Elliott, who won the series championship in 2020, leads the series with four wins. Fourth-seed Kyle Larson (No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Camaro ZL1) is the defending champion.
• AJ Allmendinger (No. 16 Kaulig Racing Camaro SS) leads the NACAR Xfinity Series standings.
• 2014 champion Will Power (No. 12 Team Penske Chevrolet) leads the INDYCAR standings with just two races remaining. Two-time champion Josef Newgarden (No. 2 Team Penske) Chevrolet is in second place, just three points back.
• Three-time champion Robert Hight (Camaro SS) leads the NHRA Funny Car standings, past champion Brittany Force (Chevrolet) leads the Top Fuel standings, and four-time champion Erica Enders (Camaro SS) leads the Pro Stock standings.
• Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor (No. 3 Corvette C8.R) lead the Michelin Endurance Cup standings in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

“It’s exciting to see all of these Chevrolet drivers leading their respective series in points as we prepare to finish the season,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet vice president of Performance and Motorsports.

Additionally, Chevrolet currently leads the manufacturer’s standings in NASCAR Cup, NASCAR Xfinity, INDYCAR, NHRA and IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup.

“We appreciate the hard work of our drivers and teams who have scored valuable manufacturer points through this point of the season,” Campbell said. “We remain focused on working with our drivers and teams as they prepare for the important final portion of the season.”

Chevrolet has won 40 NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer’s Championships, and 22 Xfinity Series manufacturer’s titles, each more than any other OEM. Since returning to INDYCAR In 2012, Chevy has won six Manufacturer’s Championships. Chevrolet also has won the NHRA Manufacturer’s Cup 26 times to lead all manufacturers.

So far this year, Chevrolet has won 84 races. In 2021, Chevrolet won 95 races, five driver championships, four manufacturer championships and two team championships.

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The New 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe RST Performance Edition | Chevrolet

The most popular full-size SUV ever built is now even bigger on power and performance. Tahoe RST Performance Edition brings more stopping power, performance and handling to the table than ever before. Feast your eyes on this awesome, road-hungry machine and then get ready to dig in.

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2024 CHEVROLET BLAZER EV PPV READY FOR PATROL

Chevy’s first all-electric Blazer police vehicle 

designed to be pursuit-rated offers exceptional performance

DETROIT – As more states and municipalities implement carbon reduction plans and targets, the all-new 2024 Blazer EV PPV can help achieve them with uncompromising performance and capability for officers.

It is the first pursuit-rated all-electric Chevrolet in more than 60 years of tailoring vehicles for the rigors of law enforcement duty.

“Chevy’s commitment to meeting the needs of law enforcement is rooted in decades of cooperation with police agencies across North America,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president of GM Fleet. “This purpose-built electrified Blazer EV PPV will have excellent pursuit performance, the reliability of a Chevrolet and fast-charging necessary to be a high-performance patrol vehicle.”

The Blazer EV PPV will be based off the Blazer EV SS retail model. Final specifications and range will be available closer to launch, in the first quarter of 2024. It will be offered with specific police content including skid plates, police-rated tired, steel wheels and additional emergency equipment support. It will also have the capability for light-duty towing for items such as radar trailers, as well as the capability for bicycle racks when equipped a dealer-installed Class 1 trailer hitch. 

Many patrol cars spend a lot of their time idling, creating emissions from running a gasoline engine to support the electrical loads of a law enforcement vehicle. Chevrolet is utilizing the largest possible Ultium battery available for this Blazer EV PPV to support the electrical needs of a patrol car needed for law enforcement.

Additionally, the Blazer EV PPV has a low center of gravity, thanks to the roughly 1,200-pound (544 kg) battery pack mounted low in the chassis. It also employs Brembo brakes based on the high-performance Blazer EV SS, which are designed to offer superior stopping power.

“The Chevrolet Blazer EV PPV is designed to meet or exceed the demands of the nationally recognized Michigan State Police annual vehicle testing,” said Peper. “Its performance will be a game-changer.”

Well-equipped for patrol

Inside, police-specific front seats are design accommodate duty belts and wearable gear, for greater comfort on patrol, while standard unprogrammed steering wheel buttons allow upfitters1 to connect Push to Talk function for department radios and fingertip operation of emergency warning equipment. A driver spot lamp is also available. 

The standard upfitter wiring harnesses, similar to the Tahoe PPV, includes added connectors to reduce up-fit times. In fact, the vehicle was designed with police-level electrical loads in mind, including a dedicated electrical center, standard upfitter wiring harnesses, and enough power available for the necessary law enforcement equipment. Chevy also offers a standard upfitter vehicle module which provides all necessary signals needed for aftermarket equipment to communicate with the vehicle.

For greater accommodation of rear gear, the Blazer EV PPV offers a larger rear cargo capacity with the “civilian” model’s false floor removed to make room for aftermarket cabinets and organizers. It also comes with a standard Rear Camera Mirror2, allowing officers a wide field of view behind the vehicle. This helps enhance visibility, as the majority of police vehicles equipped with prisoner partitions, cargo barriers and vertical weapon mounts that can obstruct the rear view.  

The Blazer EV PPV 9C1 police package has standard vinyl flooring, a police-spec center console and a vinyl rear seat. A 9C3 Street Appearance package is also available and features carpeting, the regular-production center console and cloth rear seats.

“During the Blazer EV’s development, we spoke with many law enforcement groups across the U.S. and Canada to learn how an all-electric PPV would serve them best and the Blazer EV PPV delivers,” said Peper. “There is strong interest and we believe it has the opportunity to improve how police departments and their officers work with their patrol vehicles.”

The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV PPV begins production in the first quarter of 2024, with pricing and order guide availability expected mid-2023. More information is available at www.gmfleet.com.  

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call our Fleet Specialists at 951-364-2499

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Work Truck Wednesday Includes Some Previously Owned Trucks and SUV's

 

Did you know that in addition to our new truck inventory, we also have a large selection of used trucks, SUV's and more? Yes! We do!

This is an example of a crew cab 1500 4x4 with the 2.7 liter engine and extremely low miles. Get it while you can!

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All used vehicles are unique and all are subject to prior sale.

Chet Huber Reflects on 25 Years of OnStar

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary and look forward to the future, hear directly from one of the people who was involved from the very beginning. Chet Huber, former president of OnStar, spent 14 years helping to launch the innovative safety and security technology we know today. Chet explains what it took to launch OnStar; shares a memorable, heartfelt letter he received from a real Member; and reflects on the invaluable role Advisors continue to play for each and every OnStar Member. Yesterday, today, tomorrow — we are here.

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2024 Chevy Blazer EV: Blazer EV Academy - EV Owner Benefits | Chevrolet

From convenient charging options to battery warranties*, Blazer EV has you covered. Learn how easy it is to make the switch to driving electric.

*Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details.

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2024 Chevy Equinox EV: Equinox EV Overview - Introduction | Chevrolet

Made for the everyday, the First-Ever All-Electric Equinox is confident,

capable and the next step toward making EVs accessible to everyone.

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A Perfect Choice For Work Truck Wednesday: The Knapheide KUV On The LCF Chassis

 

One of the great work trucks that many contractors love is the KUV by Knapheide. This is often called a plumbers body because plumbers, in particular, love the features, but a wide variety of contractors find this body just as useful to them. There are many deep compartments on the outside, two shelf access rear doors for pipe, molding, and other longer items, and large rear doors give easy access to the vast interior keeping equipment out of sight and out of the weather. Then there is the master lock system making your day flow more smoothly. All this plus a good-sized billboard for advertising your business.

But wait, there's more! All of this is mounted on the perfect chassis for this type of body: The Low Cab Forward (LCF) 4500. With only a 109" wheelbase, this truck turns tighter than the average pickup truck. The frame, suspension, tires, and wheels are heavy-duty and designed to carry the weight. This unit has the 6.6 gas V8, automatic, AC, and much more. The cab tilts forward to access the engine making it easy to service.

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2023 Corvette Z06: Corvette Academy – Z07 Performance Package | Chevrolet

Z06 masterminds explain how the available Z07 Performance Package delivers everything drivers need to achieve the best lap times. Learn more about Corvette here: https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-ve...

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Picnic — Truck Season | Chevrolet

With the power you want and the capability you need, Silverado is the perfect tool for any job.

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Fleet Truck Friday: The New 2023 Chevrolet Silverado PPV | GM Fleet

We’re here to help officers on the road and precincts manage their fleet vehicles. Meet the first ever 2023 Chevrolet Silverado PPV! From functional cargo space, to police rated suspension options with an available 2-inch lift, our police vehicles are designed to help officers get the job done. Learn more about our full lineup of police vehicles today: https://www.gmfleet.com/police

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