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While specific auto brands don’t make people worse drivers, it seems to be true that certain types of drivers gravitate toward different makes and models. A recent study from LendingTree found that drivers of some brands rack up more accidents, DUIs, and other citations at much higher rates than others.
Ram drivers were the worst of the 30 brands LendingTree analyzed, with 32.90 incidents per 1,000 drivers between November 2022 and 2023. Only Tesla and Subaru came close, with 31.13 and 30.09 incidents, respectively.
Breaking things down further, Tesla drivers had the highest accident rates, followed by Ram and Subaru. The study also found that BMW drivers had the highest DUI rates, with almost twice the number of DUIs of the second-closest brand, Ram.
via Autoblog
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Digital mapping specialist TomTom has partnered with tech giant Microsoft to create an artificial intelligence-powered conversational assistant for vehicles.
The assistant will allow users to “converse naturally with their vehicles” and enable voice interaction with infotainment, location search, and vehicle command systems, the company said.
TomTom, which competes with Google Maps and the world’s biggest mapping platform HERE, used various Microsoft services like its Azure OpenAI Service to create the voice assistant. The voice assistant can be integrated into other automotive infotainment systems and is also built into TomTom’s Digital Cockpit, an open, modular in-vehicle infotainment platform, the Dutch map maker said.
via Reuters
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The NHTSA has been trying to get drunk-driving-detection technology into cars for years and GM is working to help create such technology.
Cars can tell you’re tired by watching your eyes, your smoothness of inputs, and whether you swerve too much. How will cars be able to detect drunk drivers and will that technology be mandatory on all new cars? At the moment, the most common drunk driving detector is the breathalyzer test, which determines a driver’s blood-alcohol content (BAC) from their breath.
“We’ve been working with regulators on that,” said GM CEO Mary Barra. “We have technology to do that. “I think that’s technology that’s coming that I think is going to be good for everyone.”
via The Drive
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Virtually all automakers selling electric vehicles in North America have announced that they will adopt Tesla’s NACS connector in future electric vehicles to take advantage of the Supercharger network.
Jenny Pretare, Tesla Design Manager of Charging Infrastructure, was asked if the new station is only for Tesla owners, and in her response, she revealed interesting new details about the rollout: “Our first car companies, Ford and GM, are starting in February of 2024. Once they have the charge port (probably meant adapter) and software to interface with our charging stations, they will actually be open to those vehicles.”
via Electrek
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By David Lewis, Founder & CEO of MoveEV
As the EV wave sweeps the country, savvy fleet managers are ramping up their electrification plans.
But with the technology advancing at a breakneck pace, staying on top of the latest developments can be a full-time job..
Knowing which of these technologies offer tangible benefits today, rather than distant promises, is crucial. Forward-thinking fleet managers should be actively integrating the top trends into their strategies.
By following these emerging trends, savvy fleet managers can outperform their competition and stay ahead of the curve, while also moving their organization towards a greener future.
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By Ryan Ziegler, Mobile Technician Lead, Cox Automotive
As winter descends with its icy grip, those of us in fleet management must brace for the impact. To give you a front-line view, I’ve turned to my colleague, Ben Deisig, a Senior Mobile Diesel Technician, who brings his Michigan-honed wisdom to the table.
“Be prepared for anything,” Ben says. “Have some form of ice melt on hand at all times. Drivers should be prepared for the worst before leaving each time. Better to be over-prepared than not prepared.”
“A lot of what a fleet can do is pay attention to their local guidelines as well as the guidelines of the routes they use,” he reminds us.
Winter isn’t just a season—it’s a call to action for those of us in fleet management.
By preparing thoroughly, planning for emergencies, and educating our teams, we can confidently steer through the coldest months and keep our operations running smoothly.
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Fleetio, a leading fleet maintenance management software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, reports a remarkable year of growth, innovation and category excellence in 2023. The company achieved significant milestones, which include securing $144.7 million in Series C funding, accelerating growth and expansion plans.
In 2023, Fleetio experienced more than 45% year-over-year growth, providing innovative software solutions to companies that manage complex fleets of vehicles, equipment, tools and trailers.
“We’re honored to be recognized in 2023 as a leader within our industry. Fleetio’s success is fueled by our commitment to our customers and dedication to the continued evolution of the fleet management industry,” said Tyson Goeltz, Chief Revenue Officer at Fleetio.
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