According to a recent report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB), motorcycle thefts have been on the rise for two years in a row. Compared to 2019, motorcycle thefts were up 26% in 2021. According to their data, over 1 in 20 vehicles that were reported stolen in 2021 were motorcycles. So if you own a motorcycle, you may want to take some extra precautions before the next time you take it out on the road.

Electric Motorcycles

Combustible engines have been around for more than 120 years now. Motorcycles are fast, agile, and fun so it’s no wonder why they are still so popular today. The push in the last decade to transition gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles hasn’t just produced electric cars. Electric motorcycles are now a viable option too.

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According to the recent annual auto theft report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), Ford and Chevrolet pick-up trucks are the most stolen vehicle two years in a row. The GMC full-size pick-up truck also made the top ten list in their report for most stolen vehicles.

Roughly one in seven passenger vehicles stolen were Ford, Chevrolet, or GMC full-size pick up trucks. In addition, theft of passenger vehicles was up 8% in 2021 compared to the previous year.

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Fuel economy is essential to businesses, regardless of the state of gas prices. But, with gas prices still remaining high, improving fuel economy and saving on fuel costs is even more important. Because fuel is a major cost for any business that relies on fleets, saving even marginal amounts of money on fuel can go a long way. In this article, we’ll go over factors that affect fleet fuel economy and one easy step to improving the fuel economy of your fleet.

Factors that Affect Fuel Economy

 Driver behavior

Driver behavior is a major factor in determining fuel economy. Poor driving behavior unnecessarily wastes fuel and costs your business money. Poor driving behavior that wastes fuel includes things like speeding, fast accelerations, and hard braking, all of which burns more gas, while also putting a heavier burden on the engine.

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