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When we think about distracted driving, we automatically think of smartphones. They’re indispensable. They’re addictive. They can also be dangerous.
Our phones also offer a great defense against distraction — a “do not disturb” feature that can block incoming calls and notifications while the user is driving. Other apps have the potential to reduce other types of distracted driving, encourage safer speeds and provide basic crash avoidance capabilities for every vehicle in the U.S. fleet. What’s more, the biggest players in the smartphone industry are eager to be part of the solution.
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BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis announced a public charging joint venture that aims to pepper North America with 30,000 new chargers, fitted with both CCS and NACS plugs, in the coming years.
Focused on customer comfort and charging ease, the stations will be in convenient locations, offering canopies wherever possible and amenities such as restrooms, food service and retail operations either nearby or within the same complex. A select number of flagship stations will be equipped with additional amenities, delivering a premier experience designed to showcase the future of charging.
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The next time you get pulled over, it could be by Ford’s new electric police trucks that are beginning to hit the streets across the US. Ford unveiled the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicles (SSV) last summer, calling it “America’s first electric pickup truck purpose-built for police.”
The Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SSV packs the performance needed to complete the job with 452 hp, 775 lb-ft of torque, a 7,700 lb towing capacity, and a maximum payload of 2,235 lb with the standard battery. Municipals can also opt for the extended-range battery with 580 hp, 775 lb-ft torque, 10,000 lb towing capacity, and a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in under four seconds.
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A new report from PennEnvironment shows local and state governments in Pennsylvania could save up to $360 million over the next 10 years by switching retiring 26,000 light-duty fleet vehicles to electric models.
David Masur, the executive director at PennEnvironment, said electrifying those vehicles would have significant effects on the transportation sector’s contribution to climate change. “The big takeaway is there’s a real opportunity here with real financial values as well as value for our planet,” he said.
via StateImpact Pennsylvania
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Fuel Economy & Energy Security
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a proposal to update fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks.
NHTSA will engage with a broad set of stakeholders during this period, including consumers, unions, automakers, states, environmental groups and others. The proposal would also drive fuel efficiency improvements for heavy-duty pickup trucks and work vans.
“Better vehicle fuel efficiency means more money in Americans’ pockets and stronger energy security for the entire nation,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
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By Tanner Lee, Kingbee Vans
As supply issues ease, and allocation becomes more democratized, solar fleets are still finding themselves without enough vehicles to keep up with business.
Kingbee provides vans right away. In 3-4 weeks, you could have new vans that are wrapped with your company’s branding and upfitted with shelves and racks, all without adding to the balance sheet.
Sunrun is the largest solar installer in the US, and they source their fleet through a combination of leasing, purchasing, and renting. They previously rented vans from a well-known rental company, until they recognized the total value they could receive from Kingbee.
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By Laura Jozwiak
I admit it. I am a list maker.
It isn’t just about getting that task done, but the dopamine hit I get when I can cross it off my list. With that confession made, it won’t surprise you that I have well-organized lists to support almost every aspect of my life.
Based on an outcome I am looking to achieve, my lists are categorized by year, quarter, month, week, and day. I set forth an expectation of what I need to accomplish and why.
Some of the tasks on my list may change over time as events change, new opportunities develop, and new ideas are formed.
One thing that has stayed consistent is to have six daily disciplines.
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