NTT Using AI to Detect Cognitive Decline in Elderly Drivers
Japanese telecommunications and tech giant NTT is developing a new system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect the cognitive ability of elderly drivers. They will analyze the driving behavior of Kokusai Motorcars’ taxi drivers in order to develop the AI solution.
The AI system will analyze driving speed, acceleration and deceleration, and other driving data to assess whether drivers are seeing a decline in cognitive brain activity, such as the ability to make snap judgments and pay attention. The taxi company will collect a large amount of driving data from dozens of taxis whose drivers are 65 years old or older, which will be fed to NTT DATA so it can develop AI algorithms and verify the accuracy of driver judgments.
Negotiation Is Key for Business Solutions
By Ed Pierce, Fleet Management Weekly’s Brand Acceleration
Negotiation is an efficient and collaborative way of resolving disputes and challenges in B2B settings. It allows parties to explore solutions that meet everyone's interests while producing mutually beneficial results.
Anxiety over negotiation skills may contribute to discomfort, thus making teaching negotiation skills essential in helping new managers resolve disagreements.
Businesses looking to maximize negotiation in business-to-business settings can use various techniques, including training and education to provide negotiation techniques to equip managers with the skills needed for effective negotiations.
Negotiation may be the best form of dispute resolution for building or sustaining a valuable business relationship that offers long-term benefits.
Netradyne Introduces GreenZone Score Enhancement to Boost Driver Advocacy and Safety
Netradyne, a leading SaaS provider of AI, edge computing, and telematics focused on safety and driver coaching for commercial fleets, announced the expanded rollout of new patented DriverStars called Driver Streaks and Driver Dispute.
Netradyne has expanded its innovative patented DriverStars and Driver Streaks to seamlessly enhance and habitualize safe driving skills by focusing on positive reinforcement.
Here’s The State of U.S. EV Adoption in 2024
A comprehensive EV primer, "Electric Vehicle Statistics 2024," from the folks at MarketWatch, examines EV sales, market share, environmental effects, mileage figures and more. A key finding: The U.S. saw an increase of 60% year over year in EV sales, from 1 million in 2022 to 1.6 million in 2023.
Prospective buyers may find some value in the MarketWatch list of affordable vehicles, most of them ranging is price from between $30,000 and $50,000. But customers should be aware that the prices in the piece will be influenced by options, insurance costs, sales taxes, document fees and other expenditures that may be hidden. There’s an explainer as well about current and future tax incentive eligibility rules for EV purchases.
When At-Home Charging Makes Sense, and When It Doesn’t: A Guide for Fleet Managers
By David Lewis, Founder and CEO, MoveEV
While at-home charging offers many benefits, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. Fleet managers must consider various factors like employee residence, vehicle usage patterns, cost dynamics, and current reimbursement practices.
As a general rule of thumb, home charging is a win for fleet managers and drivers alike. However, a number of scenarios make a home-first approach to charging a poor fit.
By carefully evaluating your operations and employees’ situations, an organization can develop a tailored EV charging strategy that aligns with its operational needs and goals.
