Proper Behavior Behind the Wheel
When it comes to driver training and driver safety, understanding what is proper behavior behind the wheel is critically important.
New York Bans Sale of Gas-Powered Cars
If everything goes according to plan, the sale of all gas-powered cars will be banned in New York by 2035. Governor Kathy Hochul says the state wants 35% of new cars to be zero-emission by 2026 and 60% by 2030. All new school buses must also be zero emissions by 2035.
The decision comes after California voted to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars starting in 2035. The move set a precedent for other states since The Clean Air Act permits The Golden State to set its own pollution rules. This means while other areas aren’t allowed to create pollution guidelines, they can follow California once they act.
As a result, the coastal region essentially paves the way for any emissions rules implemented by individual states. Banning gas-powered cars is a critical step for New York as it strives to reduce greenhouse gases by 85% in the next three decades.
Revvo Technologies Provides Integration to Fleetio for Real-Time Tire Alerts and Predictive Analytics
Revvo Technologies has completed the integration of its advanced real-time alerts and predictive analytics platform with Fleetio. This allows thousands of fleets around the world to easily connect their vehicles and drivers with Revvo's industry-leading safety and performance insights.
Revvo's unique solution combines real-time monitoring of tire health and performance with predictive analytics, powered by TireIQ, an advanced machine learning process, to help fleets avoid costly breakdowns and improve driver safety.
The integration with Fleetio will make it even easier for fleets to take advantage of Revvo's technology and insights, by providing them with a single platform to manage all their vehicles and drivers. The integration enables a fleet’s tires to automatically create issues and work orders whenever an issue or predicted service event is detected.
Pros and Cons of Electric Cars
If the forecasts by regulators and automakers are correct, the future of the automobile is going to be heavily reliant on battery-electric propulsion. It's a time of great transition for the industry, but there are a few kinks that still need working out.
Pros and Cons of Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles
PRO: The technology works. The California-only Toyota Mirai has a range of up to 402 miles and can be refueled nearly as quickly as a gasoline-powered car. It's as smooth and refined as an EV, and less complex than a PHEV.
CON: Good luck finding a fuel station. If the infrastructure for electrical charging is still young, then hydrogen infrastructure is embryonic. Currently, HFCVs really only make sense in limited applications (mostly in California), or perhaps for fleet use.
How to Make Your Car Last Longer
New vehicles are more expensive than they’ve ever been. Inventory shortages have led to markups and have made it almost impossible to find some new models for prices anywhere near MSRP.
So, while you may not like your current daily driver, keeping it on the road can save you thousands and may prevent you from getting ripped off in today’s cutthroat car market.
How can you keep your ride going for as long as possible? We know that oil changes, tire rotations, filter replacements, and tune-ups aren’t much fun. At the same time, ignoring those things can lead to premature wear and tear on your car and cost you big bucks when things start failing. Keeping track of the little stuff generally helps prevent, or at least reduce the frequency of, more extensive repairs. Proper lubrication and correct fluid levels also help prevent engine and drivetrain wear.
