Americans’ Next Must-Have Car Feature Isn’t What You’d Expect
Imagine paying for parking, tolls, and even your coffee directly from your car without ever reaching for your phone or wallet.
According to a new survey from Verra Mobility, this futuristic scenario is something many Americans are already on board with. The survey, which polled 2,000 U.S. drivers who own or lease a vehicle from 2019 or newer, found that 51% of respondents find the idea of their car acting as a "digital wallet" appealing.
The concept of a car as a digital wallet ties into the growing popularity of connected vehicles. Connected vehicle services have already gained significant traction in the U.S.
Motus Monthly Fuel and Mileage Trends: October 2024
By Pablo Ormachea, VP of Data at Motus
Autumn Acceleration: In October, fuel prices dipped to $3.37, just a penny lower than September, and markedly down from $3.66 a year ago.
This backdrop of stable yet lower fuel costs has accelerated business travel across the country and especially in the Northeast, where mileage on the Motus platform has risen by an impressive 18%, reflecting a robust end-of-year business activity across the regions.
The Future of Fleet Management: Smarter, Simplified Operations
Photo: Flete CEO Drake Bauer
By Fleet Management Weekly Staff
While much of fleet management is done online, fleets often rely on a patchwork of disparate systems prone to inaccuracies and miscommunication. Flete is here to change that.
According to Drake Bauer, CEO, and co-founder of Flete, they deliver a powerful, personalized interface that connects all management functions into one cohesive system. Drake sat down with Fleet Management Weekly to talk about how Flete is using innovative technology to upend the fleet industry.
"Our focus at Flete is to improve fleet managers' workflows, from automating daily reports to normalizing spending by VMRS code. We even provide a better interface for rental or lease inspections. We've serviced many fleets nationwide in industries like trucking, car-share rentals, and service businesses."
Patriot Fleet Solutions Fills the Gaps to Streamline Services
By Fleet Management Weekly Staff
Patriot Fleet Solutions is an intermediary, a one-stop-shop solution that provides FMCs with a centralized business model and access to a nationwide network of dealers.
As an offshoot of Patriot Liner, one of the nation's fastest-growing and most successful spray-on bed liner brands, Patriot Fleet Solutions can leverage Patriot Liner's extensive expertise and nationwide presence to benefit FMCs.
"What we offer is centralized access to a network of dealers," says Henry Chedraoui, Vice President of Patriot Fleet Solutions. "Our network of dealers allows us to find localized solutions for FMCs with clients across the country."
How to Prep Your Electric Car for Long-Term Parking or Storage
Electric vehicles make for outstanding, humdrum everyday driving. But occasionally, work or an epic adventure may draw you away from home. That will mean storing your electric vehicle for an extended period.
Storing any type of vehicle isn’t optimal; cars are designed to be used. Not using them for a long time can cause issues. On the one hand, storing EVs can be less of a headache. EVs have fewer mechanical components that can falter or require lubrication. However, storing an EV also means maintaining and not permanently damaging a large, costly, high-voltage battery.
What’s the best way to store an EV for a few weeks or months? There are a few key things you need to do.
