--- title: Viatec News | Sue-Ellen Lamb description: Viatec engineers electric power take-off (ePTO) systems for utility and vocational fleets. Founded in South Carolina. Backed by SCRA. 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Founded in South Carolina. Backed by SCRA. SmartPTO inventor. [![Four Ways SmartPX EV Boost Revs Your Fleet’s Path to Electrification](https://blog.viatec.us/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/240731-VIA-SmartPX-EV-Boost-1024x535.png)](https://blog.viatec.us/blogs/four-ways-smartpx-ev-boost-revs-your-fleets-path-to-electrification) Blogs ## [Four Ways SmartPX EV Boost Revs Your Fleet’s Path to Electrification](https://blog.viatec.us/blogs/four-ways-smartpx-ev-boost-revs-your-fleets-path-to-electrification) With projections indicating there will be 26.4 million EVs on the road by 2030, and fleets facing increasing pressure to electrify, finding technology that can drive your next ... Sue-Ellen Lamb · August 7, 2024 [![Navigating the EV Infrastructure Gap: Innovative Solutions for Today’s Fleets](https://blog.viatec.us/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/240628-VIA-June-blog-featured-image.png)](https://blog.viatec.us/blogs/ev-infrastructure-gap-solutions-for-todays-fleets) Blogs ### [Navigating the EV Infrastructure Gap: Innovative Solutions for Today’s Fleets](https://blog.viatec.us/blogs/ev-infrastructure-gap-solutions-for-todays-fleets) In a world quickly racing to electrify every mile driven, it is critical to consider whether the systems supporting ... Sue-Ellen Lamb · July 1, 2024 [![Here’s How Many States Have Idling Laws in 2024](https://blog.viatec.us/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/240328-VIA-Idling-laws-blog-featured-image.png)](https://blog.viatec.us/blogs/heres-how-many-states-have-idling-laws-in-2024) Blogs ### [Here’s How Many States Have Idling Laws in 2024](https://blog.viatec.us/blogs/heres-how-many-states-have-idling-laws-in-2024) We’ve mapped out Idling Laws by State, updated with fresh data for 2024 Given today’s rapidly shifting regulatory ... Sue-Ellen Lamb · March 28, 2024 [![Viatec’s ePTOs Featured by Transport Topics](https://blog.viatec.us/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/240325-VIA-ePTO-Viatec-Smart-PTO-Bucket-Truck-1.png)](https://blog.viatec.us/news/viatecs-eptos-featured-by-transport-topics) News ### [Viatec’s ePTOs Featured by Transport Topics](https://blog.viatec.us/news/viatecs-eptos-featured-by-transport-topics) Exciting times at Viatec as Transport Topics shines a spotlight on the growing demand for electric Power Takeoff (ePTO) ... Sue-Ellen Lamb · March 28, 2024 [![Viatec Secures Third Investment from South Carolina Research Authority](https://blog.viatec.us/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/240221-VIA-SCRA-funding.jpg)](https://blog.viatec.us/news/viatec-secures-third-investment-from-south-carolina-research-authority) News ### [Viatec Secures Third Investment from South Carolina Research Authority](https://blog.viatec.us/news/viatec-secures-third-investment-from-south-carolina-research-authority) We are thrilled to announce a third round of funding from SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South ... Sue-Ellen Lamb · February 27, 2024 [![Ready to Electrify Your Fleet? Kickstart Your Planning Process With These Three Simple Steps](https://blog.viatec.us/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_377769854_Editorial_Use_Only-scaled.jpg)](https://blog.viatec.us/blogs/kickstart-fleet-electrification-planning-process-with-these-three-steps) Blogs ### [Ready to Electrify Your Fleet? Kickstart Your Planning Process With These Three Simple Steps](https://blog.viatec.us/blogs/kickstart-fleet-electrification-planning-process-with-these-three-steps) Enhance your fleet electrification planning with our equipment-plus strategy. Sue-Ellen Lamb · February 27, 2024 [![Is Your Fleet Electrification Strategy Missing This Critical Element?](https://blog.viatec.us/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/240131-VIA-Parked-emergency-utility-vehicles.png)](https://blog.viatec.us/blogs/thinking-about-electrifying-your-utilitys-fleet-you-might-be-missing-this-one-critical-element) Blogs ### [Is Your Fleet Electrification Strategy Missing This Critical Element?](https://blog.viatec.us/blogs/thinking-about-electrifying-your-utilitys-fleet-you-might-be-missing-this-one-critical-element) You can effectively electrify your fleet faster and at a lower cost by focusing on electrifying work functions along ... Sue-Ellen Lamb · February 1, 2024 [![Viatec’s ePTO Systems Spotlighted by Terex as a Way To Eliminate Range Anxiety](https://blog.viatec.us/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/240103-Viatec-Hypower-SmartPTO-1024x576.png)](https://blog.viatec.us/news/hypower-smartpto-spotlighted-by-terex) News ### [Viatec’s ePTO Systems Spotlighted by Terex as a Way To Eliminate Range Anxiety](https://blog.viatec.us/news/hypower-smartpto-spotlighted-by-terex) We were recently featured in an industry article on best practices for converting utility fleets to electric vehicles ... Sue-Ellen Lamb · January 3, 2024 [![Viatec’s SmartPTO Spotlighted in Modern Work Truck Solutions](https://blog.viatec.us/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/viatec-in-modern-work-truck-solutions.png)](https://blog.viatec.us/news/viatec-smartpto-spotlighted-in-modern-work-truck-solutions) News ### [Viatec’s SmartPTO Spotlighted in Modern Work Truck Solutions](https://blog.viatec.us/news/viatec-smartpto-spotlighted-in-modern-work-truck-solutions) We’re excited to see Viatec’s SmartPTO featured in the September edition of Modern Work Truck Solutions. Our ... Sue-Ellen Lamb · November 16, 2023 [![Our Favorite Moments and Key Takeaways From The Utility Expo 2023](https://blog.viatec.us/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/231030-VIA-Utility-Expo.png)](https://blog.viatec.us/blogs/our-favorite-moments-and-key-takeaways-from-the-utility-expo-2023) Blogs ### [Our Favorite Moments and Key Takeaways From The Utility Expo 2023](https://blog.viatec.us/blogs/our-favorite-moments-and-key-takeaways-from-the-utility-expo-2023) Our team was honored to participate in the 2023 Utility Expo—September 26-28, in Louisville, Kentucky—and were grateful ... Sue-Ellen Lamb · October 31, 2023 ![Viatec](https://www.viatec.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cropped-new_viatec_logo_rev-300x100.webp) A Force For Fleets™ Sign Up For Our Newsletter Subscribe © 2026 Viatec Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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