GM Aligns With California on Emission Rules, State Looks to Buy GM EVs
January 9, 2022 - General Motors said it will recognize California’s authority to set vehicle emission standards under the Clean Air Act. The automaker sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday saying it is "committed to complying with California's regulations."
GM's move now puts it on the list of carmakers to be eligible for government fleet purchases by the state of California, including purchases of GM's upcoming electric vehicles, GM said.
Three years ago, Newsom announced the state would not buy any GM vehicles for its government fleets because GM had supported then-President Donald Trump's efforts to ban California from making its own emissions rules.
3G Wireless Network Shutdown Means Your Car May Lose Automatic Crash Notification
January 11, 2022 - As wireless carriers prepare to shut down their 3G networks over the coming months, millions of cars may lose the ability to automatically contact first responders after a crash.
Some vehicles just need a software or hardware upgrade, but others—including vehicles from Chrysler, Dodge, Hyundai, Jeep, Lexus, Nissan, Ram, and Toyota—will lose their connections permanently.
Automatic crash notification, which alerts first responders after a crash via a built-in cellular connection, often relies on aging 3G cellular networks to connect drivers with emergency services and share a vehicle’s location. Even though automakers have been aware that these networks are shutting down permanently between February and July, many manufacturers still relied on it until as recently as the 2021 model year.
Shifting Gears at NAFA I&E in Columbus
NAFA I&E is reconvening in person once again in Columbus this April, with the timely theme of “Shifting Gears.”
Playing Your Cards Right in 2022
If you play your cards right, says Art Liggio, the New Year will come up Aces for your drivers. Don’t miss Driving Dynamics’ column this month to learn how three, easy to remember, Aces can help you achieve your company’s safety goals this year.
We are pleased to publish an informative column from Amy Dobrikova, VP of Fleet Solutions at Blink Charging. She gives us valuable insight into essential factors to consider as fleets transition to EVs.
I’ve been fretting about climate change for ever so long and was captured by a recent McKinsey report on the physical hazards and socioeconomic impact of the changing climate over the next three decades.
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Editor in Chief
Agile Fleet Announces Finalists for 2022 Core Values Awards
Finalists for the Core Values Awards demonstrate the principles Agile Fleet stands by each day
FleetCommander FMIS provider Agile Fleet, Inc. announces the finalists for its annual Core Values Awards. The awards program celebrates notable individuals in the fleet industry who demonstrate the set of core values Agile Fleet stands by every day. Winners of the Core Values Awards will be announced Thursday, January 27, 2022, during the company's Town Hall webcast presentation.
"Our core values are guiding principles that define the behaviors we expect from each other and our partners, clients, and associates," says Agile Fleet President Ed Smith. "Finalists for our Core Values Awards likewise demonstrate these principles both in their relationships with Agile Fleet and with the fleet community as a whole."
