GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services hosted a free, online seminar Dec. 2 on the topic: Navigating the Energy Environment. What's Next? Fuel Outlook and Impact to Your Bottom Line in 2009. The seminar attracted more than 170 attendees.
GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services hosted a free, online seminar Dec. 2 on the topic: Navigating the Energy Environment. What's Next? Fuel Outlook and Impact to Your Bottom Line in 2009.
The online seminar attracted more than 170 attendees. The timely topic of economic uncertainty and its impact on fuel prices drew large interest. Kevin Lindemer, executive managing director energy practice of Global Insight Inc., was the keynote speaker. Mr. Lindemer discussed the price outlook for crude oil, gasoline and diesel for the next 12-18 months and the next five years. He also tackled the subject of alternative fuels and their implications to the fleet vehicle market.
GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services' fuel product manager, Kate Wesley, shared with attendees GE's fuel strategy for managing fuel costs in today's tough environment. Operating a strong fuel program is a key factor in strategic fleet management. The data gained regarding fuel consumption, miles per gallon benchmarks, driver identification and purchasing behaviors can make a difference in every aspect of the fleet including maintenance, vehicle cycling, personal usage, fraud prevention and of course emissions standards. GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services' fuel program makes it easy for company drivers to purchase fuel with one convenient card and with more captured data and detailed reports available online, makes it easy for fleet managers to monitor fuel purchasing and control fuel costs.
GE's online seminar allowed attendees to interact directly with the speakers by submitting their questions during the seminar. Feedback from the online seminar has been very positive. Survey results show more than 97 percent of attendees were very satisfied/satisfied with the information received during the seminar. One attendee added, "The speaker was amazing - very prepared, very confident. Great information, too. Well worth the time. Very, very good."
GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services plans to host several online seminars in 2009.