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emissions . Martin Lustenberger , Shell ’ s General Manager for Business Mobility , notes , “ By leveraging Geotab ’ s ‘ vehicle truth ’ network of telematics-enabled cars and trucks , we can offer fleet managers value-added services that truly optimise their operations .” The partnership exemplifies how technology can transform fleet management for a more sustainable future .
PepsiCo ’ s and Tesla Semi covering

1,600 miles in under 48 hours

INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS As the EV industry continues to grow , creating industry standards for EV components , charging infrastructure and data communication is essential for reducing risk , encouraging investment and ensuring interoperability . Neil believes that standardised practices will help streamline the transition to electric mobility , making it more accessible and scalable .
So , where do we go from here ? Neil acknowledges that EV adoption may take longer than anticipated , particularly in the commercial sector . “ It ’ s time to
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