By FMW Staff

Greater Than is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover valuable climate impact insights and strengthen sustainability in fleet management.

By converting GPS data into Crash Probability and Climate Impact Scores, Greater Than is uncovering new data-driven insights that are transforming driver risk management.

For companies that provide driver safety solutions to fleets, the new layers of knowledge are providing new business opportunities in safety and sustainability management.

FMW had the opportunity to interview Jim Noble, Global Director of Insurance and Head of the Americas, at Greater Than to find out more about how the company is helping its customers to enhance their fleet management offerings.

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By Sumit Chauhan, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, CerebrumX

As cars generate significantly more data every day, and with the advent of high-speed 5G communication, in-vehicle edge computing has become critical to ensure that connected vehicles function at scale to provide quicker and improved performance.

With each additional connection, embedded or telematics system, and data-collecting sensor, protecting vehicles from cyber threats becomes increasingly challenging.

The potential of smart vehicles can only be fully realized once the security of connected vehicles and the corresponding data has been effectively addressed.

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By FMW Staff

Reviver has brought a totally new idea to market: a digital license plate named the RPlate. Reviver’s RPlates are legal to drive nationwide, but the company is currently working to expand availability state-by-state throughout the US.

The digital license plate technology has created some surprising benefits for fleets by streamlining registration and offering an all-in-one platform to manage and monitor vehicles.

This week we got to speak with Neville Boston, founder and CSO for the company Reviver.

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The South Pasadena Police Department is now replacing its entire fleet of internal combustion police cars with ten Tesla Model 3 sedans and 10 Model Y SUVs, outfitted for special police work by the Tesla race car modifier Unplugged Performance.

“Tesla’s stunning track record of reliability, low maintenance costs, and impressive on-road performance and driving dynamics make EV transition a safe choice for many departments. The cost savings are undeniable and being able to bring Tesla’s entire suite of crash and safety systems to bear on officer safety is an added benefit above and beyond the economics of operating and maintaining this modern EV fleet,” said Sergeant Tony Abdalla.

via MotorTrend

July was the hottest month in all of recorded human history. The heat wave is only partly responsible for the high gas prices. Price spikes were due to three main factors: heat-related refinery outages, strong summer demand for gasoline, and gasoline inventories that were at their lowest July level since 2015.

Strong demand and low inventories are classic high-gas-price triggers, but heat-related outages are less common. AAA, which tracks gas prices, said the extreme heat we’re all experiencing this summer meant some U.S. refineries, especially those near the Gulf of Mexico, had to cut back. Due to the high heat, the U.S. refined around 500,000 fewer barrels a day than usual.

via Car and Driver

Many automakers are exploring a new business model that would see them charge fees to access features inside a car. If automakers can switch features on and off remotely and even lock performance behind software gates, then they can charge for them.

“We own the car. And, we don’t want to pay these $300 for the rear heated seats.” That’s how Christian Werling, a student at Technische Universität Berlin, explains his decision to hack into the operating system powering a Tesla. Werling and his team of three students changed the supply voltage that powers the AMD processor running the car’s infotainment system and were able to get paid upgrades for free on an unspecified Tesla model.

via Kelley Blue Book

Electrify America is changing things up yet again after raising its charging rates earlier this year. Instead of pricing set the same nationwide, EA is going to transition to station-specific prices.

EA will also start charging idle fees again to folks who sit at charging stations after their vehicle has already reached 100%. Both of these changes are slated to take effect on August 17 this year, so we’ll be able to see the results almost immediately. Electrify America didn’t detail or provide a range of prices.

via Autoblog

By Ed Dubens, CEO/Founder of eDriving

Managing ‘Grey Fleet’ drivers and contractors presents a unique challenge to employers, as these drivers use their personal vehicles to drive for work purposes.

Grey fleet usage has been on the rise since the pandemic and shows little signs of slowing. Without direct control over the condition, maintenance, and insurance of the vehicles, ensuring safety and enforcing policies can be difficult.

Management of grey fleet vehicles is rife with misconceptions that can leave organizations and drivers exposed and at risk. Check out some of the more common myths and misconceptions and how to address them effectively.

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By Bill Bishop, SVP of Sales and Marketing, FLD Remarketing

As any fleet professional can tell you, the last three years have been the exact opposite of the three years before Covid, presenting a cascading cadre of challenges that continue to negatively affect the space to this day.

At the midway point in the year, we do see strength in several key indicators, including the Consumer Price Index and the overall economy in general.

Fleet is likely to experience another 3-4 months of status quo, free of any wild swings either up or down. The good news is that it would appear as we transition to Q3 that vehicle availability is headed in the right direction.

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By Ed Pierce, FMW Brand Acceleration Marketing Consultant

Segmenting your B2B (business-to-business) markets is crucial for developing effective marketing strategies and tailoring your offerings to meet the unique needs of different customer groups.

B2B markets can be complex, so breaking them down into segments helps you focus your efforts on the most relevant and profitable opportunities.

The more you know about your B2B market, the better you can tailor your offerings and marketing efforts to drive success in each segment.

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