L.A.’s Green New Deal Targets 100% Electric Vehicles by 2050
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti introduced the city's own version of the Green New Deal which establishes goals of a zero carbon grid, zero carbon transportation, zero carbon buildings, zero waste, and zero wasted water by 2050.
They've partnered with several organizations, such as Liberty Hill Foundation, which may offer significant rebates (potentially up to $14,000) to individuals or families to purchase new or used electric vehicles, and are working with URB-E to replace gasoline-powered delivery vehicles with a foldable electric scooter for some last-mile goods delivery with zero emissions.
Read the article at Forbes.
Hitting Milestones on the Journey Toward Mobility
We have seen ups and downs on the path and journey toward mobility, and in some areas - including electrification - we have now moved beyond the turning point.
A Fleet Goes Out for RFP
This industry professional in charge of 3,000 vehicles went out for RFP so that she could offer her fleet a combination of vehicles that was best in class.
The American Love Affair With the Automobile Still Appears Strong
Americans spend so much time behind the wheel that a new study showed drivers actually forge close-knit bonds with their cars.
The average American spends 18 days driving per year, with an average of eight hours and 22 minutes per week, a OnePoll study conducted on behalf of Cooper Tire found. The survey polled 2,000 American car owners to learn how much time they spend driving, but also dug deeper to understand if drivers still have a connection with their cars.
Despite a rise in ride-sharing services and budding autonomous vehicle technology, 64 percent of respondents said they actually consider their car a friend.
Read the article at The Car Connection.
Fleet Management Tracking Just Got Easier, Simpler, and Cheaper – Especially for the Little Guys
Momentum IoT just made fleet management telematics easier, simpler and most importantly, cheaper with the launch of its tracking software and hardware solution, Momentum Eagle 1.
And, to make it more attractive, fleet managers can demo the software for free or try out the tracker with no contract or investment. This is great news, particularly for small to medium-sized businesses who don’t want to be locked into long, cumbersome and expensive contracts—because it was designed with them in mind.
Telematics uses GPS tracking to monitor fleets and equipment on a Web-based map. It can capture everything from fuel consumption and speed to maintenance issues. Large fleet companies use telematics extensively, but small operators have not been able to do so, primarily based on cost and complexity. Momentum has changed that.
Take a look at the video Momentum CEO Justin Silva and team created; read more about the company and the product.
