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GM is the second best-selling EV brand in the US after topping Ford in the third quarter. With EV prices coming down, GM took a shot at its rival on Tuesday, saying it “doesn’t need a skunkworks team to create affordable EVs.”
“We’re now the number two seller of EVs in North America,” GM boasted during its 2024 Investor Day on Tuesday.
After selling a record 32,095 electric vehicles in Q3, GM officially overtook Ford through the first nine months of 2024. GM has sold 70,450 EVs in the US through September, while Ford has sold 67,689.GM told investors on Tuesday that new models are helping improve EV profits. With “the most diverse EV portfolio in the industry,” the company is taking EV market share from rivals.
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HID (High-Intensity Discharge) headlights, also known as xenon headlights, first debuted in the U.S. in 1996. HID works by making an electric arc between two points that travels through xenon gas inside the bulb. LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology uses electricity to energize semiconductors, which then release photons, which are the tiniest light particles possible.
Both of these headlight technologies are as effective as they are expensive and are among the reasons why modern headlights are so bright. In terms of measured brightness and functioning life, HID headlights put out 3,200 lumens and will last upwards of 3,500 hours. The LED design is even brighter, outputting up to 5,000 lumens and will last around 10,000 hours.
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Many questions persistently pop up around electric vehicles, but this one has come up more often than others lately: “How will EVs hold up in a natural disaster?” Over the past year people are using their EVs as home-powering and even life-saving energy generators during extreme weather events.
A new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom is an extremely big deal. That law could end up requiring all new EVs sold in the state to offer V2L charging. With more EVs on the road, they can power homes, support the electric grid during times of need and even supply electricity to medical devices if things get really bad.
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A big part of crash avoidance comes down to the driver staying laser-focused on driving, and always looking for and reacting to changes in conditions.
Driver concentration is important because, according to the National Institutes of Health, the human brain lacks the architecture to multitask. That means fiddling with the infotainment system and using your phone detract from safe driving. And with cars getting bigger and heavier, it’s important for the driver to know how the car will handle in an emergency situation.
But the biggest part of being a defensive driver is staying out of danger’s way to begin with, which is where CR’s experts have a few helpful tips to impart.
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By Ken Robinson, Director of Product Marketing, Motus
Seasonal Shifts: Winter fuel blends are starting to arrive around the U.S., adding downward pressure to fuel prices. Many professionals extended their Labor Day holiday, leading to a decrease in business mileage across most regions before the push to close 2024 begins.
Data from Motus shows that national fuel prices slightly decreased to $3.38 in September, compared to $3.44 in August, and prices stayed lower than 2023, with September 2023 pricing at $3.66.
Looking at September business mileage trends by region in the US, business mileage was down across the country with the West 17.39% lower than August, the South 17% lower, Northeast 14.67% lower, and the Midwest 5.85% lower.
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By Sarah Bechtold, eDriving
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, fleet managers face a unique set of seasonal challenges. Fall ushers in shorter days, unpredictable weather, and the added risk of holiday distractions.
For managers of small to medium-sized fleets, this time of year requires extra vigilance to ensure drivers are prepared for the hazards that come with the changing season.
By preparing your fleet for the specific challenges of autumn, you can reduce crashes and ensure smoother operations through the rest of the year.
As you navigate the unique risks of both fall and the Halloween season, our driver risk management program, Mentor by eDriving, can support your efforts to keep your fleet safe.
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By Tod Trousdell, Fleet Marketing Consultant and Partner, RobertsTrousdell Communications
This year’s AFLA Conference, held September 15-18 at the La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio, featured a wealth of solid keynotes, a lively slate of social events, and plenty of expert panels.
But the real stars of this year’s conference were the good-hearted exchanges and well-intended wishes on display from start to finish of the three-day affair. Fleet manager and incoming AFLA President Karyna Zarate of Inframark noted how impressed she was with the warm exchanges and the spirit of camaraderie that permeated the event.
Wheels CEO Shlomo Crandus said he was especially pleased with the opportunity to watch “client partners sharing their expertise.”
And The Hourglass Foundation’s Executive Director Kim Davidson said she concurred that the AFLA conference was very much like a family reunion.
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