Improve Safety, Help the Environment and Make More Money
Prophecta is an AI company that empowers fleets to improve safety, help the environment and make more money. It’s essentially a “data scientist in a box.”
The Age of AI
AI is everywhere we look these days, and it’s quickly making inroads into the Fleet industry as well. Today Greg Buckland writes about how “the insights gained from Wheels’ AI initiatives offer a blueprint for enhancing renewal processes and tackling other complex challenges within the fleet industry.” You can read this timely story HERE.
Fleet Manager Spotlight
Today’s Fleet Manager Spotlight is Joe Lukacs from Sherwin-Williams, who is “one of the most outspoken and talented fleet managers in the business, known for speaking his mind on key issues facing fleet.” Read it HERE.
A Great Experience at NAFA I&E
The FMW team had a fantastic time at NAFA I&E in San Antonio, Texas, last week! We attended timely sessions, walked the floor, attended some fantastic events - and had an overall wonderful time with our fleet friends and family! We’re already looking forward to next year’s I&E in Long Beach, California!
Ted Roberts
President
NAFA’s Inaugural Ride & Drive Experience Makes Waves at I&E
Hundreds of fleet professionals gathered at NAFA's annual Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio this afternoon to participate in the inaugural Ride & Drive Experience, powered by Bobit. This immersive event provided I&E attendees with a unique opportunity to interact firsthand with the latest models, electric vehicles and alternative fuel options from leading automotive manufacturers.
"We are thrilled with the success of the inaugural Ride & Drive Experience at I&E 2024," said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. "This event provided a dynamic platform for fleet professionals to engage with the latest automotive technologies and experience the vehicles driving our industry forward."
Getting By with a Little Help from Your Co-Pilot: Staying Safe on Busy Roads
To assist with safety and distraction concerns, Danish Tech scale-up, OOONO, says it is committed to creating a safer everyday life for drivers.
It recently unveiled two models of their flagship product; OOONO CO-DRIVER. Taking the form of a small button which is fitted inside a driver’s vehicle, the technology warns drivers of upcoming speed cameras, congestions, and road hazards.
The two models vary slightly depending on user preference with CO-DRIVER NO1 provides a simple solution with audio-visual warnings, while CO-DRIVER NO2 enhances the experience with advanced features, including in-app navigation and compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
At NAFA 2024, Fleets Are Finding the Ways That Work on Their Electrification Journey
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This week, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) witnessed the hardworking spirit of the fleet industry at the NAFA Fleet Management Association’s Institute and Expo. We saw a level of engagement from fleets and other attendees that showed how the fleet industry is evolving.
Fleets are now taking on the additional responsibility as stewards of sustainability projects, which was reflected in the event programming — more than a quarter of the 40-plus educational sessions were focused on sustainability, zero-emission vehicles and electrification.
NAFA invited EDF to present at the conference and speak to attendees about advancing electrification in municipal fleets and the benefits of transition planning.
Read on for EDF's top take-aways from NAFA 2024 for your fleet.
