EnVue Telematics Partners With Samsara to Offer World-Class Fleet Software Solutions
EnVue Telematics has partnered with industrial Internet of Things (IoT) leader Samsara to offer products that increase the efficiency, safety and sustainability of operations that power the nation’s economy.
EnVue will offer Samsara’s industry-leading connected fleet management solutions. This includes fleet management software, AI-powered harsh event detection systems, dashboard cams, asset tracking systems that improve Department of Transportation compliance, and driver mobile apps.
“We are excited to kick start this partnership between Samsara and EnVue Telematics,” said Iain Denham, Senior Director of Global Partner Sales at Samsara.
Read more at EnVue Telematics.
NAFA Celebrates Class of 2018/2019 CAFM Graduates
NAFA's CAFM program is recognized as the industry standard
In a year that saw dramatic advancements to its Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM®) program, including its computer-based testing platform going fully online in October, NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to recognize its Class Of 2018/2019 CAFM graduates.
CAFM-designation identifies excellence in fleet knowledge. The 2018/2019 class officially closed with the on-site graduation walk at the 2019 Institute & Expo, which took place on April 15-17, in Louisville, Ky.
Denver Focuses On Having All-Electric Vehicle Fleet
Mayor Michael Hancock announced at the annual Sustainable Denver Summit that the city will start replacing some of its old, fossil-fueled government vehicles with electric ones as they go out of commission.
By starting the transition now, city officials are working to develop the infrastructure necessary to support as many electric vehicles as possible in the future. Getting a charger installed in a city building takes about a year, so with this new policy, agencies will have time to prepare.
“The goal is to go 100 percent electric eventually,” Mike Salisbury, who is in charge of the EV program said. “So we are trying to get on that path and do what we can to get infrastructure everywhere.”
The new commitment could result in as many as 850 city vehicles going electric by 2029.
Read the article at Denverite.
Are All Levels of Autonomy Equally Safe?
While the ultimate goal of self-driving vehicles is one in which humans are solely passengers, the reality of the situation is that we’re moving from a world where people have complete control of their vehicle to ones where they have none at all.
The Society of Automotive Engineers classifies autonomous vehicle technology capabilities into six levels ranging from Level 0 - no autonomous features, to Level 5 - vehicles can safely drive anywhere and at any speed in any condition.
The problem is when we’re operating in the middle ground — vehicles having some of the control, and humans still needed for some control. The main issue is that it’s psychologically very difficult to not pay attention to something until you absolutely need to pay attention to avoid a fatal outcome.
Read the article at Forbes.
A Facebook Rumor About White Vans is Spreading Fear Across America
Terrifying rumors initially propelled by Facebook's algorithms have sparked fears that men driving white vans are kidnapping women all across the United States for sex trafficking and to sell their body parts.
While there is no evidence to suggest this is happening, much less on a national, coordinated scale, a series of viral Facebook posts created a domino effect that led to the mayor of a major American city issuing a warning based on the unsubstantiated claims.
"Don't park near a white van," Baltimore Mayor Bernard "Jack" Young said in a TV interview on Monday. "Make sure you keep your cellphone in case somebody tries to abduct you." The mayor said he had not been told of the apparent threat by Baltimore Police but said it was "all over Facebook.
Read more at CNN.
