New Study Says Voice Texting Still Distracting
While more and more states ban drivers from texting, many automakers have been adding voice texting features to their vehicles. These voice-to-text features are a means of compromise, supposedly making for a safer texting experience, but according to a study by the Texas Transportation Institute, are just as distracting.
Global Automakers Group Supporting NHTSA’s Guidelines for Electronic Devices
The Association of Global Automakers is in support of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s goal to reduce potential for driver distraction. When designing in-vehicle infotainment, automakers consider usability, comprehension and safety in the context of driving. Global Automakers has factored the draft NHTSA’s guidelines for in-vehicle telematics in the design process.
Trucking Industry Gearing to Increase Its Use of Natural Gas
The trucking industry is beginning to take a step forward and use natural gas to haul its goods from place to place. Natural gas has held its own against others in the American energy industry, including coal, bringing consumers cheaper electricity. Companies such as Cummins, Proctor & Gamble, and others are beginning to use new, […]
CRSfleet Offers Solutions to Age-Old Personal Use Problem
While it may be an age-old problem for fleet managers, dealing with drivers’ personal use continues to be a costly issue. Many companies absorb the cost of personal use. According to a CRSfleet while paper, “Armed with an understanding of cost and compliance issues, as well as the technology to address these problems, fleets can gain visibility into personal use and appropriately realign their programs.” Here are a few highlights from the white paper.....
DOE Clean Cities Workshop Offered Resources in Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Idle Time Reduction
Alternative fuel vehicle resources and ways to reduce driver idle time were presented during NAFA I&E by Mark Smith, National Clean Fleets Partnership Manager for the US Dept. of Energy’s Clean Cities program; and by Terry Levinson, Senior Analyst at Energetics Inc. Smith demonstrated three features on the DOE Clean Cites website that are useful to fleet managers. For fleets interested in setting up effective driver education programs to significantly reduce idle time, there are five parts that should be included, according to Levinson.....
