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The impact of automotive big data extends much farther than the industry itself, fueling substantial growth and advances in several other sectors.
Real estate is a beneficiary of automotive big data, which can help inform property purchasing decisions.
When choosing a location for a new development project, developers can leverage data from smart mobility infrastructure to assess traffic patterns, commute times, or the availability of public transport to find the ideal places for new properties that would appeal to prospective customers. Consider that sales value for residential housing can increase as much as 24% when located in close proximity to public transportation stops.
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As July opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and independent – across the U.S. was at 2.08 million units, unchanged from a year ago but down from the 2.25 million units at the start of June.
Affordability remains challenging for consumers, and supply is more constrained at lower price points. Used cars below $15,000 continue to show low availability, with only 39 days’ supply, 35% less than the industry average.
The top five sellers of the month were listed at an average price of $23,833, about 6% below the average listing price for all vehicles sold, and were once again Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda and Nissan, accounting for 49% of all used vehicles sold.
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The National Transportation Safety Board responded to a proposed rule by the Drug Enforcement Administration to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, warning the rule could imperil federally required drug testing for airline pilots, truck drivers, and many others in safety-sensitive positions.
In a response to the proposed rulemaking, the NTSB urged the DEA to “ensure that any final rule to reschedule marijuana does not compromise marijuana testing under DOT and HHS procedures applicable to safety-sensitive transportation employees. Such employees include airline pilots, airline maintenance workers, bus and truck drivers, locomotive engineers, subway train operators, ship captains, pipeline operators, personnel transporting hazardous materials, air traffic controllers, and others.”
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Affordability has remained a nagging problem area in the electric vehicle market for years. But that’s changing as car companies look to capture mainstream buyers and fend off the threat of cheap, high-tech EVs from China.
A handful of future EVs costing $35,000 or less are on the way over the next few years.
The Kia EV3 is a funkily styled, small crossover that’s slated to cost around $35,000. It’s headed for the U.S. “after 2025,” Kia says, so that the company can take some time to figure out whether the SUV can qualify for a federal EV tax credit. If that works out, the EV3 could effectively start around $27,500.
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ABM is a leader in the nation’s electrification efforts. It is the largest commercial installer of EVSE—and a sought after subject matter expert on preparing and maintaining eMobility infrastructure. In 2023, the company opened its Atlanta Electrification Center.
It serves four purposes: training a new generation of technicians, testing emerging technologies, and monitoring fleet ecosystem performance and warehouse equipment.
As ABM CEO Scott Salmirs explained, “The investment in the new state-of-the-art Electrification Center is a reflection of our commitment to help future-proof the eMobility and EV landscapes across industries.” The approach allows organizations to choose the right chargers for them.
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By Fleet Management Weekly Staff
ACERTUS specializes in moving, managing, storing, and delivering vehicles to customers ranging from FMCs to dealers to OEMs. With North America’s largest carrier and driver network, ACERTUS can move vehicles from the warehouse to the driveway.
The company also has title processing capabilities in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, allowing fleets to avoid navigating complex rules and regulations for each state and jurisdiction. To learn more about ACERTUS and its one-of-a-kind, customized service, we interviewed Trent Broberg, CEO of ACERTUS.
“ACERTUS is differentiated in the market due to our product platform. We’re the only automotive logistics provider in the industry to move, manage, store, title register, and deliver a vehicle to your home with a white glove service and a customized approach.”
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By Tod Trousdell, Marketing Consultant
This week we continue our Fleet Professional Profile series with some thoughts from Ernie Garcia, Director of Fleet and Business Systems at Gothic Landscape.
A rising young star in fleet, Ernie served on one of the featured panels at last year’s AFLA conference and is quickly making a name for himself in the industry. Here’s a look at his thoughts on some of key issues facing fleet.
Looking at the industry today, what excites you most about fleet?
There is always a new path to take, or new ways to approach an issue. Every fleet is different and discovering solutions for our challenges is what gets us out of bed in the morning.
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