Groups that lobby for carmakers and technology companies are accusing President Barack Obama’s administration of overreaching in its final days with its proposal to ask phone companies to lock most of their popular applications during driving.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing a new rule that would ask manufacturers of phones and other electronic devices to voluntarily lock most applications that could distract drivers when cars are in motion.
Under the proposal, features like internet browsing and texting would be blocked on phones that are paired to the on-board computer systems of cars.
Boston is famous for horrendous traffic, labyrinthine roads laid out by ale-swilling colonials, brutal winters, and, according to an actual study, America’s worst drivers. All of which makes it the perfect place for autonomous vehicles.
You’ll see them zipping around south Boston within weeks as local startup nuTonomy begins testing its tech in a fleet of electric Renaults. The announcement comes two months after Uber launched the country’s first autonomous taxi service in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Fleet Logistics, Europe’s largest independent fleet management provider, is commemorating 20 years on the international fleet management scene with a series of new developments to mark the occasion.
Dr Jörg Löffler, chief executive officer of the Fleet Logistics Group, said the new developments marked the continued progression of the company towards becoming one truly global brand. The year 2016 represents an important landmark in the history of Fleet Logistics as it celebrates its 20th anniversary."
Cell phones are the savior of time and the killer of drivers
By Jeff Schlesinger
Texting and driving is a dangerous cocktail. Everyone talks about it, but are policies being created to protect the drivers, the passengers, the company and the public?
Cell phones are the savior of time and the killer of drivers. Instituting a no-text policy is no longer a discussion item; it should be mandatory for all corporate fleets.
Carolyn Edwards recounts the excitement of seeing Susan Lund speak on how to ignite your selling potential - at the Women in Fleet Management event that was held in conjunction with AFLA in San Diego.