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Americans are divided on going electric for their transportation needs. One recent study found the country split into thirds, with one-third ready to go electric, one-third still unsure, and one-third set against it. The breakdown often mirrors political lines.
The Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center reports that, in 2021, California led the nation in EV registrations. But deep-red Florida and Texas took second and third place. A recent poll found that “Tesla’s net favorability among self-described Democrats in the U.S. fell to an average of 10.4% this month through Nov. 27, down from an average of 24.8% in October. It rose to 26.5% from 20% among self-described Republicans during the same period.”
via Kelley Blue Book
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The federal government could save $6 billion over the next 15 years by converting its fleet to electric vehicles, according to a new report, which found the long-term savings far outweigh the upfront costs.
The government will have to put up $4.6 billion in added costs to buy the new vehicles over the more standard variety, the ICF Climate Center found, but would break even by 2028 and realize billions of dollars in savings thereafter.
The federal fleet consists of more than 650,000 vehicles and less than 1% of that total are currently electric. The reduction in greenhouse gas emissions would result in added social benefits valued at an additional $1.2 billion.
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Connected vehicle and smart sensor technologies are advancing at the same time 5G wireless networks are growing, making it possible for Panasonic, and 14 other companies to develop applications to enhance transit and traffic safety and efficiency.
Panasonic has equipped transit buses, ambulances, fire trucks — and, in Utah, snow plows — to communicate with roadside transmitters, said Chris Armstrong, vice president of products at Panasonic Smart Mobility. “We’re also trying to help DOTs prepare for a more connected future both on their infrastructure side and on the vehicle side,” he said.
Colorado and Utah are testing roadside sensors that communicate with state DOT vehicles and personnel while Georgia is testing broader “vehicle-to-everything” technology monitoring road conditions.
via Smart Cities Drive
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Sales into large fleets, not including sales into dealer and manufacturer fleets, increased 37.2% year over year in May to 228,342 units, according to an early estimate from Cox Automotive.
“May fleet sales had another strong month of gains over last year with rental, government and commercial all rising,” said Cox Automotive Senior economist Charlie Chesbrough. “However, it is rental fleet showing the largest volume increases, suggesting that the supply chain limitations of 2021 and 2022 are now in the rearview mirror.”
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By Adam Danielson, Director, Business Development & Sales, SuperVision
Now more than ever, safety has become a top priority for many fleets.
In addition to protecting drivers and the public, companies are realizing that a focus on safety also maximizes company assets and cuts unnecessary operational costs.
As a result, driver training programs are becoming more comprehensive and effective, helping to improve driver risk profiles and curtail liability costs from accidents.
But these benefits are only part of the safety story.
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Demographics and Accidents
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A new study reveals that White males between the ages of 21 and 25 are more likely to get into a car accident. The study, conducted by personal injury lawyers Neufeld Lawfirm, analyzed data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
On a national scale, white males between 21 and 25 seem statistically more likely to get into a car crash with 3,036 car accidents in 2021, followed by 26- to 30-year-olds with 2,958 accidents and 31- to 35-year-olds in third place with 2,821.
A spokesperson for Neufeld Lawfirm commented on the findings: “The data shows how all over the U.S., the demographic which is more likely to get into a car accident are people between 21 and 25 years old, which is the second youngest category of drivers…”
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By Carlos Oropeza, Wheels
(This article first appeared in Fleet Insight, AFLA’s member newsletter, May 25, 2023)
Recently, I was struck by an essay written by a teenage relative. How often have any of us been in this place of being “stuck” and yet not recognizing it as a mental health issue?
I don’t need to tell you that being a fleet professional is stressful. We face numerous challenges that keep us up at night, such as cost reduction, driver safety, doing more with less, staying up to date with data for strategic decisions, and staying on top of the latest fleet trends.
As a fleet family, let’s look out for one another and offer a helping hand if we see someone struggling because they are stranded on the side of the emotional road. There are so many mental health resources available, but the first step is to acknowledge your situation.
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