Solera Introduces Upgrades to Omnitracs One
Solera Holdings, LLC, a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today announced significant new updates to Omnitracs One, at Solera Outlook 2022.
These upgrades include integrations with well-known third parties in commercial trucking navigation, trucking management systems (TMS), and managed mobility services to improve operational efficiencies, data-driven insights, and provide a best-in-breed fleet solution with Omnitracs One.
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Keeping Pace and Perspective When it Comes to ADAS
By Art Liggio, Chairman, Driving Dynamics
Numerous reports and warnings regarding the efficacy of Automated Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to keep drivers safe have been published over the past few years by leading road safety groups such as U.S.-based AAA Traffic Safety Foundation and Thatcham Research in Europe.
Unfortunately, the cautionary messages, pointing out the shortcomings and failure points, of ADAS seem to have been overshadowed by the persuasive and persistent marketing campaigns suggesting that operating a vehicle can be more effortless than ever and will require little to no driver interaction.
For example, a recent television commercial showed the driver and passengers playing a game, with everyone clapping hands while executing a pass of another vehicle.
Seriously, is this how any driver should be encouraged to operate a vehicle?
IEA: Global EV Outlook — Strong Sales, Battery Supply Issues
Electric passenger car sales remain solid worldwide in 2022
According to the Global Electric Vehicle Outlook, a yearly report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars continue to be strong this year, despite international supply chain worries.
The first quarter of 2022 saw 2 million electric cars sold worldwide, an uptick of 75% from the same period last year. Further, there are now more EVs purchased each week than were sold in all of 2012.
In 2021, China was responsible for nearly one-half of all worldwide EV sales, totaling 3.3 million. Europe totaled 2.3 million, a surge of almost three-quarters from the previous year. The US sold roughly 630,000 EVs, which was more than double its 2020 output.
IoT Connectivity Helps Solve Challenges in Fleet Management
By Ben Forgan, CEO, Hologram, Inc.
Managing fleets can be like juggling chainsaws – a bit stressful! It means balancing costs, keeping drivers and vehicles operating safely, and ensuring compliance.
However, introducing IoT (or the Internet of Things) into the management mix can alleviate some of the challenges and risks that fleet managers face.
While the details can get complicated, the overall concept of IoT for fleet management is pretty straightforward: IoT is technology that enables hardware (telematics systems) and software (remote applications) to exchange information that helps fleet managers assess situations and make adjustments.
In simplest terms, what’s needed to employ IoT?
Argo AI Expands Autonomous Operations to Miami & Austin
May 18, 2022 - Argo AI has announced the expansion of its driverless operations to Miami, Florida and Austin, Texas. The two new cities bring the total number of its service locations to eight around the world.
The firm, which Ford and the Volkswagen Group both hold a 40% stake in, has said that it already has multiple customer-facing pilot programs in the cities through which it plans to achieve its broader company goals.
Argo offers a suite of products and services that enable a variety of businesses to leverage its autonomous vehicles in their operations. Through a set of APIs known as Argo Connect, ridesharing, delivery and logistics companies can integrate these AVs into their own digital services.
