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People living under extreme heat conditions probably don’t need another thing to worry about. But we have one for them anyway. Extreme heat can reduce the range of some electric vehicles (EVs) by nearly a third, according to a new study.
The data comes from Recurrent, a company that tracks EV battery life and uses machine learning to help owners care for their car’s batteries. The company “analyzed battery readings from 7,500 vehicles to answer the summer range question and underlying concerns.”
via KBB.com
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California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) framework is on a roll, with more states taking steps to adopt the program’s regulations that envision 100% zero-emission sales of cars and light trucks by 2035.
New Jersey would join others in the region, including New York, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, and others in taking steps to adopt ACC II in recent months, with 2026 being the first major interim date on the road to the 2035 target, requiring that 35% of cars and light trucks sold in the state to be zero-emission by that year, which also encompasses plug-in hybrids. New Mexico is moving to adopt Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Trucks regulations, also following California’s lead.
via Autoweek
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Many major cities in the United States are seeing massive increases in motor vehicle theft, according to a study by the Council on Criminal Justice. While not every city that reported data to the CCJ saw an increase in car theft, U.S. cities in the first half of 2023 saw a 33.5% increase on average, compared to the same timeframe last year.
Obviously, some cities have it worse than others. For instance, Rochester, New York saw a massive increase of 355% in the first half of 2023 versus 2020. However, St. Paul, Minnesota saw a decrease of 41%. Interestingly, some of the U.S.’s largest, most densely packed cities saw decreases in car theft, such as Denver, Phoenix, Boston, and even Los Angeles.
via The Drive
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Extreme heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer in the U.S. Even when temperatures outside seem relatively low compared with what’s been experienced in recent weeks, parked vehicles essentially become ovens under the sun’s rays.
After just 20 minutes on an 80-degree day, the CDC says the inside of a car can hit 109 degrees Fahrenheit. After 40 minutes, it hits 118 degrees, and after an hour, it can hit 123 degrees. That means that on days when cities are experiencing triple digits temperatures —like Phoenix has been for weeks on end— those temperatures become even hotter in a short amount of time. “Cars can quickly heat up to dangerous temperatures, even with a window cracked open,” the CDC says.
via CBS News
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By Dave Bean, FMW Associate Editor
For the first time in its nearly thirty year history, the J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study revealed a decline in owner satisfaction in back-to-back years.
“The decline in consecutive years might look small, but it’s an indicator that larger issues may lie under the surface,” said Frank Hanley, senior director of auto benchmarking at J.D. Power.
Porsche 911 was the highest ranking model overall. Kia garnered the most brand awards, with the KIA K5 winning a model-level award for the third consecutive year.
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By Dave Bean
Verizon Connect has boosted their dashcam technology, including AI functions that better identify both speeding and lack of seat belt use, among other enhancements.
A new Cloud AI Video Analytics Engine provides video tags for speeding, non-use of seat belts, distracted driving, tailgating and rolling stops. Fleet managers will be better equipped to identify more exactly what circumstances exist in a particular driver’s shortcomings.
“Video is a transformational medium for fleets, boosting operations as well as driver safety,” said Lisa Donnelly, Associate Director of Product Management, Verizon Connect.
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By FMW Staff
Utilimarc is a leader in Business Intelligence solutions for fleet optimization. Their team of expert fleet analysts, technologists, and data scientists make sure your fleet’s data is clean, actionable, and available in one unified platform.
We had the chance to interview Gretchen Reese, the Growth Marketing Manager from Utilimarc, and ask her about the company’s one-of-a-kind data solutions.
“We’re a company full of fleet experts. We’re run by fleet analysts, and we were founded in the foundation of fleet data. We’re an advanced analytics tool AND a team. And the team itself is the backbone of your experience working with Utilimarc.”
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