Amerit Fleet Solutions debuts EV tech training program, EV mobile maintenance units
Amerit Fleet Solutions announced that it has entered into partnerships with leading electric vehicle manufacturers to create the Amerit EV Anywhere nationwide service program and EV Ready technician training program. These programs will create a nationwide footprint of certified technicians, trained to provide maintenance and repairs for the coming influx of electric vehicle fleets.
The Amerit EV Ready program works in partnership with OEMs to train Amerit technicians in top markets across the country, providing rapid scalability for OEMs and essential support for fleets as they electrify. EV Ready technicians will be certified to provide warranty support and repairs for EVs and charging hardware, ensuring fleets have the essential services they will need as they increase the number of electric vehicles in use across the country.
“We are committed to using our industry experience and talented technician staff to become the preeminent EV repair and maintenance leader across the country,” said Dan Williams, CEO of Amerit. “EV is the future, and we will continue to provide best-in-class services and solutions to current and future customers as they make the switch.”
Amerit will also incorporate EV units into its fleet of Mobile Service Centers. The prototype unit, a collaborative effort with Phoenix Motor Cars, debuted at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition—the EVolution Mobile Service Center (MSC).
Fully electric and zero emissions, the EVolution MSC is a collaborative effort with Phoenix Motorcars to enable Amerit technicians to provide maintenance and repairs for electric vehicles, charging hardware, and ICE vehicles side by side. The EVolution’s battery power is designed to support a full shift, powering all tools and equipment throughout the night, and returning the technicians home in the morning.
Another capability of the EVolution MSC is its ability to perform rescue missions. Drawing from its own on-board battery packs, the EVolution can provide 5-10 miles of charge to a downed EV, enabling the vehicle to be driven to a charging station or back to the fleet location.
Demonstrating its commitment to supporting EV fleets and reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions, Amerit also announced a standing order to purchase EVolution MSCs from Phoenix Motorcars that will go into service in 2022.
“The EVolution MSC is an important innovation from Amerit that is uniquely designed to support blended fleets,” Williams said. “Electrification is a powerful trend affecting fleets across the country. Amerit is committed to providing innovative, best-in-class solutions that support fleets as they electrify.”
“Phoenix Motorcars is proud to be working with Amerit on the Evolution MSC, the start of a great partnership,” said Joe Mitchell, CEO of Phoenix Motorcars. “Our Class 4 all-electric chassis has completed over 3-million zero emission miles and collaborating with progressive companies like Amerit accelerates our goal to make the world better, one zero emission mile at a time.”
