Hotz Says His Software Can Transform Dumb Cars Into Smart, Self-Driving Ones
Geoge Hotz, the 28-year-old CEO of Comma.ai, says "self-driving cars are a scam," declaring that he can override the driver assist systems of any late model Toyota or Honda vehicle, and replace it with his own openpilot software.
Using three gadgets - a modified OnePlus smartphone, the Panda and the Giraffe - allows drivers to use Hotz’s version of lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control — all without having to touch the steering wheel.
Read the article at The Verge.
Evolutions in Leasing
LeasePlan’s Berno Kleinherenbrink says there’s a new trend that’s seeing fleets move from paying for availability to paying for use
The ability to keep staff moving on a local, regional or national level can be a challenge. Dave Moss looks at how more flexible vehicle procurement options are helping to ease the pain.
“If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em – or buy ‘em’”. That appears to be the approach taken by the major daily rental operators when faced with the potential threat posed by the leading car-sharing companies.
According to recent data from Frost and Sullivan’s global Automotive and Transportation practice, leasing is currently the most popular way of financing company cars in 26 European markets, with an estimated 13.3 million units on lease in 2017. Operational or full-service leasing accounts for 18.5% of fleet vehicles in use, and finance leasing another 9.9% – with the EU ‘big five’ countries alone accounting for two-thirds of the European (EU26) leasing market.
Read the full article in International Fleet World
A Perfect Storm is Bearing Down on Fleet
There’s a perfect storm that’s bearing down on the fleet industry, and one of the biggest threats is an incredible loss of industry knowledge as more and more baby boomers retire.
Flexible Collaboration Methods Enable Fluid Team Results
When confronted with a complex business challenge, how does your team proceed? It can be approached with flexibility, creativity, sharing ideas, strengthening relationships, and taking action.
But how does that happen? Trying to find new ways of talking and listening is just one way on the road to success.
Read the article at strategy+business.
Transportation Services Co. and Mercury Associates, Inc. Partner
Transportation Services Co. has formed a partnership with Mercury Associates, Inc., the largest dedicated fleet management consultancy in North America that provides independent, technical assistance and advice to public and private organizations by leveraging technology, real-time fleet operating data, and analytics to identify opportunities to reduce fleet costs and improve fleet performance.
“As Transportation Services Co. expands its comprehensive suite of fleet management services to its rapidly growing customer base, we look forward to collaborating with them to enhance their efforts,” stated Paul Lauria, President of Mercury.
