What can U.S. fleet managers learn by looking beyond the U.S.?
John Rossant, founder of CoMotion and a global mobility leader, joins Automotive Fleet’s Chris Brown for a preview of the issues he’ll explore during his keynote at the 2026 Fleet Forward Conference, Oct. 20-22 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center near Washington, D.C.
Rossant argues that fleets sit at a particularly important intersection of two major transformations: artificial intelligence and the energy transition. Fleets are data-rich operations — a natural application for AI — while also managing capital-intensive vehicles and infrastructure.
One development he is watching closely is the shift from individual AI tools for functions such as routing, predictive maintenance, and driver safety to integrated systems that not only recommend actions but also take them.
The conversation also looks at Europe, where Rossant sees electrification and autonomy developing more closely together, particularly in last-mile applications, as well as the rapid expansion of autonomous mobility technology in the Middle East.
Source: www.automotive-fleet.com
