Honda Hackers Learned How to Unlock and Remotely Start Cars
July 8, 2022 - Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in Honda vehicles that could allow hackers to unlock doors and start the cars remotely. The security flaw has been named “RollingPWN,” and it affects all Honda models released between 2012 and 2022.
The flaw traces to the keyless entry system Honda cars use, as Kevin26000. They found the bug affects ten of the most popular Honda models, which leads them to believe it affects virtually all Hondas from 2012 onward.
The team suggests a solution requires a recall of all affected vehicles, but given how many Hondas use rolling codes, that doesn’t seem feasible. The researchers concluded by saying more research is coming, because they believe the bug affects many more vehicles — not just Hondas.
The Importance of Social in ESG Methodology
From addressing racism and homophobia to diversifying leadership, the Social aspect is a critical component when it comes to ESG methodology.
Treated as an Equal by Industry Leaders
There are a number of benefits to being deeply involved with AFLA, just one of which is getting to connect with industry leaders.
Agents of Change
Ed Pierce authors a well-timed article: The Corporate Fleet Manager As Change Agent. He says, “…today’s fleet manager must stay on top of the economic, market, customer, competitive and internal goings-on as thoroughly as they manage fleet operations using advanced fleet analytics.” Now, how do we do all that?
ESG = Environmental, Social, and Governance. We hear a lot about the E (climate change and sustainability) and the G (how a company is led and managed), but what about the S? Suresh Rajapakse speaks eloquently to this important component.
Fleet Street president Steve Bender has a few things to say about why he’s an avid proponent of AFLA. Reminder: If you're new or "newish" to the fleet community, our industry organizations are welcoming.
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
"It always seems impossible until it's done." ~Nelson Mandela
Best Way to Charge an Electric Car May Soon Be a Robot Named Ziggy
Image credit: EV Safe Charge
July 5, 2022 - A Los Angeles startup named EV Safe Charge thinks it has a solution to the underdeveloped EV infrastructure: Ziggy, the EV-charging robot.
Ziggy is intended to be a solution for parking areas looking to implement EV charging but struggling to overcome the limitations of stationary charging systems. The way it works is this: Drivers enter the parking area and reserve a numbered parking spot through an app. When they arrive at their spot, Ziggy is there, ready to charge their car.
The robot is essentially a refrigerator-sized battery with four independently driven wheels and cameras on all sides, allowing it to autonomously navigate from its home base to parking spaces at speeds slower than a walking pace.
