Cal Kanowitz

Cal Kanowitz is Marketing and Dealer Development Manager at Marion Body Works.

Electric work truck adoption cannot be achieved by simply buying electric vehicles. It is a step-by-step process that must be carefully planned and executed.

The Process for Implementing Electric Work Trucks: A Road Map to Electric Adoption and Planning

Operational goals, application variations, and vehicle preferences must all be taken into consideration when converting to an electric work truck fleet.

A telematics system can provide fleet managers with the exact data they need to get the most out of their electric work trucks.

The Process for Implementing Electric Work Trucks: Telematics and Service of Vocational Electric Work Trucks

Telematics systems provides data to help fleets keep their electric work truck fleets operating at an optimal level.

To understand future charging needs and initiatives, it’s important to first assess the current infrastructure of a fleet.

The Process for Implementing Electric Work Trucks: Charging Infrastructure

Selecting the proper charging infrastructure ensures productivity and efficiency of electric work trucks.

Choosing the application of the finished electric work truck sets the stage for how the chassis will be customized to accommodate the body and batteries.

The Process for Achieving Electric Work Trucks: Vocational Upfit on Electric Chassis

Understanding the application and power requirements are integral steps in the developing the chassis for electric work trucks.

When implementing electric-capable cabs for work trucks, find an OEM with the engineering capabilities needed to complete the cabs with limited outsourcing to avoid additional costs and quality issues.

How to Implement the Right Cab for Electric Work Trucks

Several factors should be taken into consideration when implementing electric-capable cabs for work trucks which will be utilized in the construction industry.