Councils are discovering that the first wave of electrification of passenger vehicles, including pool cars, is relatively straightforward because the energy demand is modest, and overnight charging windows are generous. The real infrastructure challenge begins once councils transition operational fleet assets such as utilities, vans, small trucks and eventually plant Read more
The economic effects of the Iran conflict are likely to be felt for years as damaged oil and gas infrastructure is repaired and global supply chains stabilise. Fuel prices are expected to remain elevated while supply remains constrained and markets continue to price in geopolitical risk. Until supply conditions normalise, Read more
Briefing Note Purpose The purpose of this briefing note is to inform Council executives of the emerging financial, operational and reputational risks associated with continued procurement of internal combustion engine (ICE) fleet assets in the context of declared emissions targets (particularly 2030), and to outline recommended strategic responses. Councils Leading Read more
The current fuel crisis, driven by global conflict, has significantly accelerated interest, enquiries and demand for electric vehicles (EVs), acting as a catalyst that has brought consumer interest to a “tipping point”. As petrol and diesel prices spike (seeing diesel surpass $3.00 a litre), consumers are rapidly pivoting towards EVs Read more
Million-Dollar Finance Systems or Fleet Spreadsheets? Local governments invest heavily in corporate finance systems—often running into the millions—to ensure financial integrity, auditability and compliance. These systems are designed to be the single source of truth for asset valuation, cost attribution, depreciation, and capital planning. Yet when it comes to fleet Read more
I was recently editing a Draft Report for a client when I decided to review the following statement to make sure it was still accurate… “Cars purchased by Australians are significantlyless fuel efficient compared to those in similar countries.“ Fuel Efficiency: Still Lagging Data from the Australian Government shows that, Read more
While some progress is being made towards the 2050 net-zero emissions targets locally and internationally, it appears that emissions from the transportation sector have either stalled or are continuing to grow – largely driven by recovery in aviation and road travel. The Climate Change Authority confirms that rebound in transport Read more
In a year where new vehicles sales top one million, 4WD utilities account for around 20% of total sales. Popularity of utilities extends to councils that buy 4WD in big numbers for: Many of these 4WD utilities are underutilised, uneconomic assets adding little value to council service delivery. Utilities generally Read more
Introduction The transition to net-zero fleet is not for fleet management to solve. There is too much that needs to be done across the organisation for the transition to net-zero fleet to be the sole responsibility of fleet management. Effective development and implementation of the net-zero fleet transition program requires Read more
Fleet assets represent one of the most significant capital and operational expenditures for local governments. They are fundamental to the delivery of essential services such as waste collection, road maintenance, parks management, and community transport. Yet, despite the strategic importance of fleet operations, many councils lack the system infrastructure necessary Read more