NAFA Seminar in New Orleans: Essentials of Fleet Management
NAFA’s one-stop training program, the Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar, returns as a live experience this October in New Orleans! If you are new to fleet, or growing in your role, this immersive program will guide you through the latest best-practices, strategies, key skills, and resources for managing your fleet.
Early Bird rates are available! Reserve your spot today. Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar • October 16-18 • New Orleans, LA. Click here to register
Adding EVs, PHEVs to your Fleet? 5 Reasons to Consider a Charging at Home Program
By Kate Harrison, MoveEV
The global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping the automotive industry and the increasing number of EV options. However, this transition comes with its own set of challenges. One significant hurdle is ensuring a reliable and convenient charging infrastructure.
While installing charging stations on-site is an option, it can be costly and time-intensive. A more pragmatic and cost-effective solution is to introduce a charging at home program for employees who drive EVs.
Tesla is Investing $76 Million in a Groundbreaking and Futuristic New Technology: ‘There’s no going back’
Tesla has made a major investment in a new type of technology — one that would allow drivers to charge their EVs without any plugs at all. In the perhaps not-so-distant future, drivers could charge their Teslas by simply parking on top of a charging pad, making the process incredibly easy.
Wireless charging technology would allow for chargers to be built into the roads themselves, eliminating both range anxiety and the need for drivers to stop for charging. “Once wireless is in the roads and you’re driving from San Diego to San Francisco without having to stop and charge, there’s no going back,” said Jeremy McCool, founder of wireless charging startup called HEVO.
What to Do if You’re in a Crash with a Self-Driving Car
What happens if you get into a crash involving a driverless car? If you’re a rider, stay buckled and wait in the car if you can. Passengers can get out of the car on a nearby sidewalk if necessary. Then, a support specialist will contact the person and get them help immediately.
But what if you’re driving in your own vehicle and you get into a collision with a driverless taxi? The Insurance Information Institute says you should contact your insurance company right away to help you assess the damage, take photos and provide your statement. Fault will then be determined from the assessments, photos, and statements. In the end, claims will be paid out just like any other car accident.
Why Honda’s New Battery Pack Could Be a Huge Deal for EVs
Honda recently revealed some new battery technology that could be a game-changer for the company and the industry as a whole. The brand’s upcoming EVs are planned to be powered by an all-new solid-state battery.
The new solid-state battery will be 50% lighter than a lithium-ion battery. Solid-state batteries are built with a solid electrolyte and solid electrodes, but lithium-ion batteries have a liquid center. The solid structure allows for higher energy outputs, plus improves the cycling performance of the batteries. They can also be produced at a faster pace because the solid components need no extra preparation, unlike the liquid ones.
