US Proposes 18% Fuel Economy Increase for New Vehicle Fleet From 2027 Through 2032
The U.S. government wants to raise the fuel economy of new vehicles 18% by the 2032 model year so the fleet would average about 43.5 miles per gallon in real world driving.
Currently the fleet of new vehicles must average 36.75 mpg by 2026 under corporate average fuel economy standards.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety agency says it will try to line up its regulations so they match the Environmental Protection Agency’s reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. But if there are discrepancies, automakers likely will have to follow the most stringent regulation.
Fleet Sustainability and AI
When it comes to fleet sustainability and safety, AI is starting to make its mark, as we learned from our recent interview with Greater Than’s Jim Noble. According to Noble, “Our Climate Impact Score has been shown to reduce CO2 emissions by an average of 20%, which is a significant reduction, particularly for large fleets.” READ MORE
Safety & The Driver’s Mindset
When it comes to safety, the mindset of every one of your drivers is critical – and it’s important that they eliminate every distraction that is under their control. This point was nicely underscored in today’s video interview with Cox Automotive’s Michael Renforth. WATCH IT HERE
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AFLA Learning Webinar: Risk & Safety – Driving Under the Influence
Join us for the AFLA Learning webinar series: Risk and Safety: Driving Under the Influence - Tuesday, August 8, 2:00 PM CT
Phil Moser, from Driving Dynamics, leverages his 30+ years of experience in the driver safety field to present the consequences of driving while impaired and how to take a proactive response to a changing landscape.
This session will discuss risks when driving under the influence and safe driving practices. For more information, click here.
Lorain County Commissioners to Lease Vehicles to Cut Costs
Lorain County commissioners will start using services from Enterprise Fleet Management instead of purchasing vehicles for county-use to save $800,000 annually in capital costs.
The county’s fleet of sedans and trucks are “a little rough,” County Deputy Administrator Karen Perkins said during a commissioners’ meeting July 28. Though the vehicles have very low mileage, they’re older models and require costly maintenance, Perkins said. “We kind of keep them around too long,” she said.
Enterprise will buy the vehicles from the county, but first, the commissioners decided to offer cars and trucks for sale to other county departments such as the Sheriff’s Office and Job and Family Services, which are not included in the agreement.
Smartphones Lead to Distraction. Could They Also Prevent It?
When we think about distracted driving, we automatically think of smartphones. They’re indispensable. They’re addictive. They can also be dangerous.
Our phones also offer a great defense against distraction — a “do not disturb” feature that can block incoming calls and notifications while the user is driving. Other apps have the potential to reduce other types of distracted driving, encourage safer speeds and provide basic crash avoidance capabilities for every vehicle in the U.S. fleet. What’s more, the biggest players in the smartphone industry are eager to be part of the solution.
