Elon Musk generated a storm of publicity yesterday with one tweet: “Tesla Semi truck unveil set for September. Team has done an amazing job. Seriously next level.”
What a bad idea.
Tesla has plenty to do without this new product introduction; the company faces significant operational challenges in introducing the Model 3, which it is touting to be its first mass production car.
It looks like “an aerodynamic white box” on wheels, according to Fast Company.
That’s a fair description. But it’s really a new type of vehicle being tested by Swedish start-up Einride and it could soon disrupt the transportation industry.
It’s called the “T-Pod”. It has no seats, no windows…and no driver. It is self-driving. It can also be controlled remotely, runs entirely on electricity and can go as far as 124 miles while hauling up to 20 tons of freight before needing another charge. Oh, and it’s quiet and pollution-free.
If you are seeking a promotion this year, consider these three things that are common to those who get promoted.
1. They go beyond meeting the qualifications.
Obviously, if you don’t meet the minimum eligibility requirements, you won’t even be considered for a promotion. But just meeting them is not enough. Why? Because there are typically countless others who can tick the boxes next to each of the job requirements.
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Donlen announces that Beth Wills, director of Fleet Administrative Services at Donlen, will be one of the subject matter experts presenting at the Using Data to Enhance Fleet Policies session.
The session will be held at the 2017 NAFA I&E in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. EDT.
The 2017 NAFA I&E offers fleet professionals a full week of high quality fleet management education sessions, which are current and relevant to their success.