Is Your (Auto) Job About to be Automated
Hoping to calm criticism, ride-hailing service Uber this month announced that it plans to have at least 1 million women drivers in place by the end of the decade.
But those jobs might be short-lived. A new study by Oxford University warns that as much as 47% of all U.S. jobs could be automated out of existence over the next 20 years.
Uber and rival Lyft are already giving serious thought to turning to fully driverless vehicles – as is Google, the tech giant already putting together a fleet of autonomous vehicles that will be used in a test program near its Silicon Valley headquarters.
Clean Energy Opens Newest Public Natural Gas Station in Orlando
Last week, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced the opening of its newest natural gas fueling station at Orlando International Airport. The station is open to the public 24/7 and can accommodate a variety of natural gas vehicles ranging in size from passenger cars and airport support vehicles to heavy-duty trucks.
“With over 57 million tourists annually, Orlando is one of the most important tourist destinations in the United States. There is a tremendous opportunity to utilize natural gas in transportation to cut emissions, improving air quality throughout the region,” said Mark Riley, vice president, Clean Energy Fuels.
2015 Looks Good for Fleet Remarketing
Last year saw some volatility with end of service fleet units. This year, they're projected to do well, even though overall wholesale supplies will be up.
Richard Traister Promoted to Director, Account Development at Driving Dynamics
Driving Dynamics, Inc., a provider of advanced performance driver safety training and fleet risk management services, announced today that Richard Traister has been named as the company’s director of account development.
Richard’s association with Driving Dynamics began in June 2012 in a consultative account development capacity. Reporting to Art Liggio, Driving Dynamics president, in his expanded director role, Richard will be responsible for providing new opportunities for growth by delivering ongoing market analysis, expanding constituent touch points, managing new product rollouts and conducting strategic account reviews.
Registration Open for AFLA’s Second Annual Mid-Year Forum
Registration is now open for AFLA's second annual Mid-Year Forum which will take place Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Holiday Inn O'Hare in Chicago, IL.
This one day regional meeting will focus on:
• Telematics,
• Alternative Fuels & Fuel Technologies
• Safety.
Registration rates are $100 for AFLA members and $150 for non-members.
