Focusing on Sustainability Gains
A lot of attention is being paid to electrification these days, but there are also other ways your fleet can make progress toward sustainability initiatives, as we learned from Shell’s Jim Perkins. It’s a timely message, and you can read more here.
Keeping Up with Industry Trends
I was fortunate to attend two fantastic events last week: The Work Fleet Forum in Las Vegas, and the Fleet Forward & Fleet Safety Conferences in Santa Clara. Both offered timely, insightful content with a nice mix of networking. Tod Trousdell wrote a rundown of what happened at The Work Fleet Forum and you can catch up on it here.
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CerebrumX, Guidepoint Systems Unite to Leverage Vehicle Fleet Data, Dealer Lot Admin
Guidepoint Systems will use the CerebrumX embedded telematics data platform to help fleet companies and auto dealers optimize their front-line operations by making it easier and more efficient to track their inventory, as well as locate vehicles/keys and more.
The partnership aims at transforming fleet management and dealer operations by offering a seamless and hassle-free solution for inventory management, without the need to install any additional hardware.
“As we enter the partnership with Guidepoint Systems, we look forward to delivering a unique data-driven fleet solution that also simplifies the lot management,” said Sandip Ranjhan, CEO at CerebrumX.
MoveEV & ‘Healthy Babies Bright Future’ Unite to Address Tailpipe Toxicity
MoveEV, an AI-powered EV transition company for vehicle fleets, and Healthy Babies Bright Futures have teamed up to raise awareness surrounding the harmful health effects of gas tailpipe toxins on babies and kids.
“Increased exposure to these harmful air pollutants during infancy directly impacts brain development and function leading to, for some, a loss of the equivalent of a month of elementary school,” said Kyra Naumoff Shields, PhD, the Bright Cities Program Director for Healthy Babies Bright Futures.
Putting Good In, Getting Good Out: An Interview with Veteran Alante Rhoden
By Jane Langland, Communications Manager, Cox Automotive
In honor of Veterans Day 2023, we're spotlighting Alante Rhoden, a dedicated Cox Automotive Mobility’s Fleet Services member who has transitioned his military skills into the civilian sector.
Alante spent eight years as a 91 Bravo in the Army, where he was responsible for repairing all wheeled vehicles regardless of size.
"We need a team to come together to solve one problem or complete one task. I think that’s one of the biggest lessons it taught me."
Despite Strong Side Impact Protection, Large Pickups Lack Back Seat Safety
By Dave Bean, FMW Associate Editor
While they offered strong protection during the side impact collision test, all four large pickups in the front crash test fared less than desirable in protecting those who may be in the back seats.
“Like most other vehicle classes, large pickups don’t perform as well in the new moderate overlap evaluation as they do in the updated side test, which is now a requirement for our TOP SAFETY PICK awards,” said IIHS President David Harkey.
