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Electric vehicle sales in Latin America: A slower but growing trend

The electrification of Latin American countries is still lagging behind the rest of the world, but the trend is for electric vehicles sales to increase over the next few years.Worldwide electric vehicle sales are increasing at a rate of 98% per year, while in Latin America, the average sales growth is lower (75%). However, things are beginning to change as state authorities implement electrification initiatives.As we reviewed earlier, Latin America has already begun its transition to electric mobility. In 2021, all major vehicle markets in the region reported increases in Electric Vehicle (EV…

Mott MacDonald increases fleet productivity and reduces costs using Frotcom

Mott MacDonald subsidiary in Sierra Leone found in Frotcom a reliable partner to achieve its fleet management goals, improving fleet productivity and reducing fuel consumption. The Mott MacDonald Group is a consultancy company for aid based in the United Kingdom with 16,000 employees working in 150 countries. Mott MacDonald was founded in 1989 by merging Mott and Hay and Anderson with MacDonald & Partners, and it is currently one of the world's most highly-employed companies. Frotcom is currently supporting Mott MacDonald's project in Sierra Leone to manage its fleet of 21 vehicles,…

Light commercial vehicles subject to road transport operator licensing as of May 2022

The measure was set by the Mobility Package approved by the European Union in 2020, which aims to improve drivers' working conditions and establish more equitable commercial conditions for all European carriers. The new European Union’s Mobility Package includes a series of measures to regulate the transport of goods in light vehicles, both in road safety and access to the activity. When implemented as EU regulations, the new measures are…

Green logistics technology: key trends to reduce your carbon footprint

Learn how green logistics technology can help you make your fleet eco-friendlier and more efficient. Before COVID-19, most logistics companies took for granted their continuous movement, the stability of their freight rates, unlimited capacity, and minimal buffering. But, admittedly, the pandemic has shaken the logistics world, and the biggest challenge is yet to come, as major economies strengthen climate commitments and consumers force…

Frotcom launches innovative Driver coaching module

We are pleased to announce Frotcom’s new exclusive Driver coaching module, an innovative tool that allows following up in real-time how a vehicle in your fleet is driven, assisting you or a professional trainer in training drivers on the job. Imagine sitting side by side with every driver in your fleet. Imagine doing that without even leaving the office. This is exactly what Frotcom’s brand new Driver coaching module does for you! With Driver…

Electric vehicles batteries: How to recycle them?

Learn how to recycle your electric vehicle's used batteries and why this process can impact people's health and the environment. As the world evolves in its usage of renewable energy sources and reduces global CO2 emissions, improved battery technology is becoming increasingly vital. Nowadays, many industries require reliable batteries to pave the road to a sustainable future, from the automotive market to portable consumer electronics like laptops, tablets, and phones.  Being the main component for the expansion of electromobility, lithium batteries used in electric…

How to build a safety culture within your fleet?

Learn some best practices to create a sense of commitment to safety throughout your fleet and thus increase your fleet vehicles and drivers' security. Safety culture is the combination of beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes of employees toward the safety of all workers. As a fleet manager, implementing a safety culture in your fleet means creating a commitment to safety throughout your fleet drivers. As a result, drivers will think of security as essential and adopt driving behaviors to prioritize their safety and those around them.…

Frotcom's Notebook module now includes a new document preview feature

You can now preview images and files attached to Notebook entries before downloading them. Frotcom is constantly evolving to meet its customers’ needs. So this month, we have a tip for you on how to get the most out of Frotcom's Notebook module! Instead of having to download attached documents to see what they contain, you can now preview images and PDF files attached to your Notebook entries instead of downloading them, or before downloading them:…

FSG Services significantly improve fleet productivity and service delivery with Frotcom

Using Frotcom, the Botswana’s funeral services provider now has more visibility over its fleet, thus improving driving behavior and fleet performance. FSG Services (Pty) Ltd has operated in Botswana since 1993 and is the leading funeral services provider in the region. The company’s activity includes manufacturing and retailing coffins and caskets, and providing funeral-related services and funeral insurance in cooperation with Botswana Life Insurance Limited. Today, the company has 20 branches/funeral homes in Botswana, ten branches and one satellite office in South Africa, three branches…

Dyrrahsped reduces fleet downtime and fuel costs using Frotcom

Using Frotcom's features, the Albanian company reduced idling times and improved control of its fleet, making it more profitable.Dyrrahsped was founded in 1993 in Durres, Albania, with Mr. Shpetim Prodani as its first Chairman and Managing Director. The company’s activity is based on forwarding, naval and customs agencies, and transportation in and out of the country.With 25 years of experience, Dyrrahsped is one of the most qualified companies in Albania in its activity, having a transport capacity of 250 tons, a storage area of 28,600 m2, and 8,600m2 of warehouse space.In recent years the…