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Telematics and GPS Tracking

Mobile Workforce Management

Taking the next step in field communications BY JIM MENTON, ClickSoftware Electricity remains the same as it always has, but the entire context around providing a safe and reliable supply has changed, and continues to evolve. New challenges have emerged for electric utility executives spanning...
Fleet Electrification

Plugging into Electric Vehicles

Most future planning discussions about electric vehicles begin with a prediction for significant impact by 2020. While these studies are important for future planning, utilities must consider the direct impact that EVs are currently having on society. Despite recent news about lower gas prices at...
Technology Adoption and Integration

Fleet Management Innovations

Valuable state-of-the-art tools for electric utilities BY JOE CAYWOOD, Terex Utilities With all the challenging demands of a utility marketplace, increased understanding of ownership and operating cost, as well as utilization, fleet managers must work through several different scenarios when making...
Mobile Computing

FERC Complaint Targets Duke, PJM Transmission Planning

A coalition of large energy consumers and ratepayer advocates has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), urging the agency to prohibit transmission owners from independently planning "local" transmission projects exceeding 100 kilovolts (kV). The coalition argues...
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Tire Management for Utility Fleet Vehicles

Maintenance, performance tracking can help optimize assets

BY BRIAN BUCKHAM, Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems

As utility trucks spring into action during and after severe weather events, the risk of tire damage due to storm-related debris increases exponentially. Tires on utility trucks also may encounter dynamics such as curbing and scrubbing as they maneuver around tight spaces. Consequently, utility fleet managers must specify the correct tires for their trucks before these vehicles hit the road.

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Fleet Management Articles

Remote deployed field crews safety

T&D Buyer’s Guide Companies

Utility Fleets Videos

Methodology for the maintenance program of high voltage substations

Power Outages in the United States

HVI Tan Delta Transducer Product Video - IEP Channel

Utility Fleets Products

Trident® Switchgear

HVDC toughened glass insulator

Transformer tags

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Electrical Transformer Testing Handbook, Vol. 64

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Arc Flash Electrical Safety Handbook Vol.12

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Wire and Cable and Wiring Methods Handbook Vol. 3