The Benefits of Inclusive Leadership at Element
Element Fleet Management prides itself on having diverse and inclusive leadership, which leads to better products and better outcomes.
Apple Hopes to Solve Motion Sickness In Self-Driving Cars Using Virtual Reality
May 4, 2022 - Apple was granted a patent to combat motion sickness in moving vehicles, specifically autonomous ones like their planned "Apple Car." Instead of just making the vehicle move smoother to the point of not feeling like it's moving, Apple is going the route of virtual reality and a headset for passengers to wear.
The idea is that, no matter what you're facing and what virtual screens you have up, the peripheral environment will match the motion of the vehicle while in motion.
The way Apple's patent would figure out what to show, how fast, and when would work in conjunction with the sensors of the autonomous vehicle, navigation, and 3D mapping data along with preferences set by each passenger.
You Are a Leader. You Have Influence.
Not all fleet managers think of themselves as leaders, but - as Mike Pitcher explained recently at RTA’s Fleet Success Summit in Phoenix - that couldn’t be farther from the truth.
J.D. Power Study: EV Owners: Smartphone Apps Disappoint
By Dave Bean, Associate Editor
While owners of electric vehicles (EVs) are more likely to use automotive smartphone apps than gas-powered vehicle owners, they are less satisfied with the experience, according to a newly released survey.
The J.D. Power OEM EV App Benchmark Study examines user experience (UX) satisfaction with automotive mobile apps from 20 leading car makers that offer EVs in the US and Europe.
This key finding is especially poignant since even though all vehicle owners are reporting an uptick in reliance upon auto-specific smartphone apps, EV owners remain more likely to use it regularly.
LeasePlan USA Releases U.S. EV Readiness Study
By Mike Sheldrick, Senior Editor
LeasePlan USA has released its first EV Readiness study across the U.S.
According to the company, “It provides a clear overview, across all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia), of five key factors for electrification: favorable state legislation and incentives, EV penetration, charger to vehicle ratio, charger availability, and climate suitability.” It does that in a thoroughgoing, readable study.
There some are surprises. Top among them, the state with the leading readiness score is Nevada, followed by Mississippi, and Hawaii. LeasePlan’s 2022 data showed that all three states have a welcoming climate for EVs, and Nevada and Mississippi provide a “reasonable” amount of public charging stations. Hawaii already has begun integrating EVs into its overall vehicle market.
Some statisticians will have a field day with findings that seem so surprisingly different than common wisdom, but that won’t detract from the value of the study. It’s well-reasoned; moreover, LeasePlan lays out its methods in detail. Besides, as LeasePlan points out in its top takeaway, “It’s important to note that no states ranked in the top bracket for EV readiness, and the top three states in the index barely qualified for the second rating bracket of EV accepted."
