What is Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Technology and How Does It Work?
June 22, 2022 - Dubbed vehicle-to-everything (V2X), It's the on-road extension of "the internet of things," which is the term for a group of physical objects interconnected through a computer network. In this case, its cars operating within a certain distance from one another.
Vehicle-to-network (V2N) technology expands on V2V and V2I by adding a layer of connection between the car and data centers and cellular networks. This can reduce the delay in information transmission, showing a driver real-time traffic information.
Cars with vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) capability can communicate with a pedestrian's cell phone to alert them of any traffic problems, such as if nearby walkers need to wait before crossing an intersection, for example.
NAFA Still Basking in Afterglow of Successful I & E
By Tod Trousdell, Contributor
A full two months after it wrapped perhaps its most successful expo in a decade, the afterglow of this year’s NAFA I & E is still shining brightly as exhibitors and participants continue to buzz about their positive experiences at this year’s conference.
For many, the 2022 I & E was the first trade show they’d attended since Covid restrictions kicked in over two years ago. Excitement was palpable as masks were few and hugs were plenty in what seemed to be a jam-packed two days on the show floor.
As it did at this year’s NTEA Work Truck Show in March, EV’s and all things electric took center stage with a plethora of new exhibitors supremely focused on electrification. This included everything from vehicle manufacturers to charging providers to a veritable smorgasbord of allied service providers peddling everything.
City of Tampa Mayor Honors Fleet Team
City of Tampa Fleet Team Completes 13,000 Work Orders, 38,000 Repairs this Year, Keeping City’s Essential Vehicles on the Road
The City of Tampa’s Automotive Service Professionals go above and beyond, ensuring critical vehicles (including Fire and Police) stay on the road and continue to provide essential services to Tampa families and visitors. In honor of National Automotive Service Professionals Day, Mayor Jane Castor visited the City’s Central Fleet facility to say thank you to our fleet maintenance team and presented a proclamation honoring them.
The City of Tampa’s Fleet Maintenance Team has 68 employees, working both day and night shifts. They service 3,500 vehicles and pieces of equipment for the City of Tampa, including light-duty, medium/heavy duty vehicles including garbage trucks, fire apparatus, police vehicles, and fire trucks.
“This week is all about thanking our fleet team for all they do to provide other City departments with the resources that they need to serve Tampa,” Mayor Jane Castor said.
Send Your Fleet Drivers to a Core-Concept Open Enrollment Safety Training Class for Proven Results
Drivers acquire advanced crash avoidance skills and superior vehicle control in a convenient DriveReady™ two-part classroom and behind-the-wheel course
- Based on the One Second Advantage™ —Looking, Steering, Braking Principles
- Sessions Address Hazard Perception With S.E.E —Search, Evaluate, Execute
- Students Practice Learned Skills and Techniques During Driving Exercises
- Nationwide Open Enrollment and Employer-Dedicated Options Available
The 10 Cars Catalytic Converter Thieves Target Most
June 15, 2022 - According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), catalytic converter theft has spiked dramatically due to three precious metals found inside them: palladium, rhodium, and platinum. At the time of this writing, an ounce of rhodium costs about $15,000. For comparison, an ounce of gold costs a measly $1800.
The Toyota Prius, particularly the second-gen model produced from 2004 to 2009, is especially attractive when it comes to catalytic converter theft. Because a hybrid puts less wear on its catalytic converter, these vehicles’ cats remain especially valuable even after years of use.
