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Blink Charging and AAA are partnering up, which means EV solutions and charging services are going to expand for AAA members. Blink has already installed onsite EV chargers at “numerous” AAA branch offices, AAA-owned repair facilities, and auto repair shops.
Blink says that 19 AAA clubs and affiliates at over 60,000 locations across the US are going to benefit from the partnership. It will reduce costs for members through a streamlined ordering process and preferred pricing options. By introducing additional EV charging solutions to their facilities and fleets, AAA clubs hope to attract more EV drivers to become members, as the program is going to equip roadside assistance providers with the tools and skills to more effectively serve EVs.
via Electrek
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched its “Speeding Wrecks Lives” speeding prevention campaign to address the crisis of deaths on our roadways through its National Roadway Safety Strategy. The campaign will run from July 10-31.
NHTSA released new data on speeding, showing that speeding-related fatalities increased 8% from 2020 to 2021, with 12,330 people killed in 2021 speeding-related crashes. This represents 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2021. Many drivers in speeding-related crashes also engaged in other risky driving behaviors. Drivers in fatal crashes who were speeding were also impaired by alcohol more frequently than drivers who were not speeding.
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More than 3.6 million electric cars are driving around the U.S., but if you live in an apartment, finding an available charger isn’t always easy. Grocery stores and shopping centers might have a few, but charging takes time and the spaces may be taken or inconvenient.
Several states and cities, aiming to expand EV use, are now trying to lift that barrier to ownership with “right to charge” laws. Illinois’ governor signed the latest right-to-charge law in June 2023, requiring that all parking spots at new homes and multiunit dwellings be wired so they’re ready for EV chargers to be installed. Colorado, Florida, New York and other states have passed similar laws in recent years.
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The next time your car breaks down, expect to fork over more money – and wait longer – for repairs. The cost of car repairs was up by 19.7% on an annual basis, according to the latest federal consumer price data.
Multiple shortages combined with higher prices on all types of goods have hiked repair costs, experts say. Consumers should see improvements with part shortages and car availability, but the labor shortage is different. There’s an annual demand for 258,000 new auto techs, but only 48,000 graduate from programs each year. A growing labor shortage of automotive technicians and the complexity of repairs is driving the wait times and can also mean the repair takes longer.
via Axios
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By Sarah Bechtold, SVP Global Driver Risk Management, eDriving
At eDriving, our unwavering focus is to ensure that every driver returns home safely at the end of each day. Achieving this mission requires a fundamental shift in how drivers perceive their actions on the road and the impact they have on themselves and others.
Three critical factors play a pivotal role in expediting and maintaining this mindset shift: effective communication, the power of incentives over penalties, and fostering active engagement.
At eDriving, we have developed Mentor, an innovative smartphone app-based telematics program designed to identify and rectify risky driving behaviors.
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By Ed Pierce, Fleet Industry Editorial & Marketing Consultant
FMW Brand Acceleration helps fleet product and service providers continuously build their brands’ value story and generate sales leads, without the hassle of finding and paying a premium for a generalized branding, marketing, or PR firm.
FMW Brand Acceleration supplements editorial coverage with a full array of fleet-focused marketing activities that begin with consulting, branding, marketing, and lead generation strategies.
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Work Truck Solutions®, a leading authority on commercial vehicles, released their Q2, 2023 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis.
“Our Q2 2023 analysis indicates that the commercial vehicle industry is experiencing significant growth, despite current economic uncertainties,” stated Aaron Johnson, CEO of Work Truck Solutions.
The large influx of inventory hitting lots in Q1 was likely responsible for the increased movement in Q2, as dealers could fulfill more of the pent-up demand for work trucks and vans.
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