EMKAY has successfully digitized its vehicle lead time guides for both the U.S. and Canada, providing fleet managers with seamless access to the most current information. This timely data is essential for effective factory ordering, particularly as General Motors has opened ordering for the majority of its 2025 fleet vehicles. Fleet customers can now place orders for popular models such as the Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Equinox, Terrain, and Trailblazer, with lead times ranging from 12 to 20 weeks—aligning closely with pre-pandemic delivery schedules.
However, certain models, including the Express Cargo van, Colorado/Canyon, and full-size SUVs like the Tahoe, remain subject to allocation limits. Access to accurate lead time insights allows organizations to optimize vehicle replacement cycles, minimize operational downtime, and enhance overall fleet planning. By providing real-time updates, EMKAY’s digital platform empowers businesses to make informed decisions, ensuring efficient and cost-effective fleet management.
Key Factors Influencing Electric Vehicle Adoption Across U.S. States
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is influenced by various external factors beyond an organization’s goal to reduce carbon emissions. In collaboration with Automotive Fleet, Inspiration Mobility analyzed six key factors that impact EV adoption by state: regulations, registrations, climate effects on range, fuel cost savings, incentives, and public charging availability. The analysis shows that states with Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulations, like California, Washington, and Oregon, lead in EV adoption due to stringent sales and fleet mandates. While California leads in EV registrations and offers all types of purchase incentives, other states like Hawaii and Arizona have high EV adoption despite fewer incentives. Climate significantly affects EV range, with cold temperatures causing up to 42% range loss for fleet vehicles. Fuel savings depend on the disparity between gas and electricity prices, rather than just electricity costs. California also leads in public fast charging availability, though some Midwest and Mountain West states rank highly in chargers per capita.
GM Outlines Path to EV Profitability, Streamlines Operations for Future Growth
Ford announced that its Oakville Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, will begin producing Super Duty pickup trucks in 2026. This decision marks a significant shift from previous plans to convert the plant into an EV production facility. Originally, Ford had planned to start building EVs at Oakville in 2025, with a delay announced later pushing the date to 2027, resulting in layoffs. Instead, the plant will now focus on producing up to 100,000 Super Duty trucks annually. Ford intends to introduce "multi-energy technology" to the Super Duty lineup, hinting at future electrified or hybrid options while maintaining non-electrified internal combustion options. This shift aims to preserve 400 more jobs than the original EV plan. Ford still plans to develop three-row EVs but has not provided a revised timeline.