Commercial Vehicle Data Shows Possible Light at the End of the Tunnel
Work Truck Solutions® released its second quarter ComTrend Analysis of new and used commercial vehicles.
Commenting on the latest data, Kathryn Schifferle, CEO of Work Truck Solutions, said “The second quarter shows the continued demand for both new and used commercial vehicles. Given that these work trucks and vans fuel so many businesses throughout the entire economy, it makes sense that shoppers for these vehicles continue to search for and purchase them.”
Cox Auto Mobility Launches Suite of Fleet Solutions to Boost Operations
Cox Automotive Mobility is enhancing the flow, health and life cycle of fleets of all types and sizes through its digital-first suite of fleet solutions to optimize operations for owners, operators and fleets across the country.
As the A.C.E.S. (autonomous/aerial, connected, electric, shared) future of transportation continues to unfold, fleet providers will face an increasing need for tools and service capabilities to support complex vehicle needs.
NHTSA Plans New Push to Convince Americans to Stop Speeding
July 7, 2022 - The head of NHTSA said on Wednesday the agency plans a new push to convince Americans to stop speeding, hoping to reduce traffic deaths which have risen sharply in recent years.
U.S. traffic deaths have surged since 2020. The number of speeding-related traffic deaths increased by 17% to 11,258, while overall traffic deaths rose 7.2%. In 2021, U.S. traffic deaths jumped 10.5% to 42,915, the highest annual number killed on American roads in a since 2005.
NHTSA Administrator Steven Cliff wants speeding to "be as undesirable and seen as negatively as other types of bad" driving habits. Cliff said NHTSA is moving aggressively to get new regulations out and "kicking off a lot of rulemakings related to automation." Since January 2021, the agency has finalized 16 rules and begun work on 25 new rules.
NAFA: EV Tools of the Trade Seminar Series
Transition Planning & Analysis for Electric Vehicle Fleet Adoption
August 10-19, 2022
The future of electric vehicles is here. Are you ready? This multi-part online series will help you lead your fleet into the electric age putting critical tools of the trade to work for you.
Building on your existing knowledge, EV fleet thought leaders will help you determine how adoption can energize your bottom line, reduce your carbon footprint, and deliver unparalleled convenience to your team.
EV Road Trips: An Ounce of Prevention Saves a Pound of Stress
July 8, 2022 - EVs bring new variables to driving, and they can have a pretty profound impact on what seems like a simple task: getting from Point A to Point B. The biggest mistake anyone can make on an EV road trip is assuming it will feel as "normal" as taking long drives in gas-powered cars.
The US EV infrastructure is split between several major players; ChargePoint, Electrify America and EVgo. Some chargers are able to accept card payments at the point of sale, but it's easier to plan ahead. Just as it's smart to fill up a gas tank the night before a big drive, it's wise to top off a battery in the same way. It's smart to plan backup chargers in the off chance your intended ones aren't functional
An important thing EV road trippers need to keep in mind: Your car's telematics are likely offering best-case scenario range figures. It's in your best interest to juice up more often than those estimates.
