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June 11, 2022– Gasoline prices in the U.S. just hit $5 a gallon for the first time, and there’s little relief in sight. Analysts warn gas prices are likely to go even higher still given that the global factors pushing up crude prices are unlikely to ease anytime soon.
Two main factors are driving the surge in gas prices: the recovery from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As a result, Brent crude prices are above $120/bb after surging over 50% this year.
Gas prices have been a big driver of inflation, which has surged to its highest rate in nearly 40 years. Recent polls have consistently shown record gas prices and high inflation are a major contributor to pessimism about the state of the economy as the U.S. heads to midterm elections in November.
via NPR
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June 8, 2022 – Driving while distracted is something that all drivers do at some time, and it’s not just about cellphone use. Eating, drinking, talking with passengers, daydreaming, and staring at crash scenes or roadside signs all take the driver’s attention from operating the vehicle.
The Governors Highway Safety Association issued a report last week outlining more than two dozen recommendations to help states address the ongoing problem.
“People both say it’s a major safety concern, but also refuse to look in the mirror and say, maybe I could be part of this problem,” said Adam Snider, GHSA’s director of communications. “The data has been fairly consistent over the past decade in terms of the percentage of crashes impacted by distracted driving…”
via SmartCitiesDive
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June 10, 2022 – In 2009, Ford Motor Company announced an innovative new safety technology called “inflatable seat belts” as an option for its 2011 Ford Explorer.
Soon after Ford launched this new device, Mercedes-Benz adopted the technology for its S-Class. Later, Lexus used inflatable seat belts in the 2012 LFA supercar.
What was the reason these brands felt the need to create them? Why did Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus discontinue using this seat belt technology in new cars?
If you’re buying a used vehicle, you’ll need to know about inflatable seat belts still found in some 2011 to 2020 model cars. If you own a child car seat, you may want to look at your car seat owner’s manual to see if it is compatible with them.
via Kelley Blue Book
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June 9, 2022 – In keeping with President Biden’s commitment to jumpstart the construction of a national network of 500,000 EV chargers by 2030, the U.S. DOT’s Federal Highway Administration announced rules on proposed minimum standards and requirements.
“To support the transition to electric vehicles, we must build a national charging network that makes finding a charge as easy as filling up at a gas station”. said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “These new ground rules will help create a network of EV chargers across the country that are convenient, affordable, reliable and accessible for all Americans.”
No matter what kind of EV a user drives, what state they charge in, or what charging company they plug into, the minimum standards will ensure a unified network of chargers with similar payment systems, pricing information, charging speeds, and more.
via USDOT
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…Is Still the Best When Business Results Matter
By Ed Pierce, Fleet Industry Marketing Consultant
With the hyperbole and hype about digital marketing activities such as social media, content marketing, SEO, and PPC, the first digital marketing tool, email, is still one of the best.
It’s important to nurture leads, convert prospects, and reward repeat customers. Using tested email marketing best practices will help you do just that. These tips can also help you make the most of your email marketing strategy.
When setting up a digital marketing campaign, targeted email is a key component. It enables you to reach out directly to customers, while at the same time enabling you to test different variations of the same email.
Let’s break down the three essential stages of targeted email marketing campaign.
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Interview with Shlomo Crandus
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By Ed Pierce, Contributing Editor
Last year, the merger of Wheels and Donlen made waves in the fleet management world.
The combination of these two powerhouse companies has created a true force to be reckoned with in the fleet management industry.
With the advantages that scale will bring coupled with both legacy organizations’ relentless focus on customers, Wheels Donlen is well positioned for success.
As the two companies become one, they needed to align on a platform strategy that would allow them to best serve their expanding customer base – ensuring that the existing platform strengths of each legacy company could be maximized while also building enhancements to help their customers achieve their fleet and business goals.
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By Ed Dubens, CEO/Founder of eDriving
The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the number one cause of workplace deaths is motor vehicle crashes, accounting for more than 37 percent of all work-related deaths.
It’s a sobering statistic, which is why this month’s National Safety Month, is an ideal opportunity for businesses with employees “driving for work purposes” to consider if they are doing everything they can to keep their drivers safe.
Sadly, too often, driver training is a “checkbox” exercise to simply meet health and safety requirements, or an initiative implemented in response to an incident or collision, especially one involving injuries. Road safety needs to be ingrained in company culture. “What interests the boss, fascinates and engages the employees” is a popular eDriving mantra.
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