Automotive Resources International (ARI) has joined with Telogis to provide a seamless fleet management experience for its customers. Telogis combines handheld and installed GPS systems tied to SAAS software to provide planning, weather, traffic and location-based intelligence. With over 750,000 vehicles in the U.S., ARI is combining Telogis' technology with ARI's Insight fleet management program to provide a complete operational and fleet management program.
Texas utility NRG company says it's creating the first privately-funded electric vehicle charging network with partners AeroVironment and GE. The company is taking guidance from Southwest Airlines which set up an airline travel network in the state of Texas, and from cell phone companies and their user fees and contracts.
Jeep may offer diesel engines within three years for models like the Grand Cherokee and Wrangler. Jeep offers diesels in other countries. Big hurdles in the U.S. are cost and meeting emissions requirements.
WEXSMART from Wright Express now integrates fuel and vehicle-location data into multiple reports to help fleet managers identify possible fraudulent spending.
The federal budget deal for cutting $38 billion includes removal of the largely symbolic ?czar? positions including the car czar overseeing federal government investment in the auto industry. Budget includes sharp cut to Energy Dept.'s program that funds vehicle efficiency and advanced technology research programs.