Infrastructure Bill Will Mandate Tech to Stop Drunk Driving
Although the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill now heading for President Joe Biden's signature this coming Monday focuses on major investments in infrastructure, a notable mandate will soon become law. Included in the final bill that cleared the US House this past weekend is a mandate for technology to prevent drunk driving.
Right now, the rules should be ready within three years, with a two-year period for automakers to get onboard and install future tech to prevent drunk driving. It's not clear what this tech will be. Anything from a passive breathalyzer to a skin sensor in the gear shift to infrared cameras that monitor a driver's behavior and look for signs of intoxication could be part of the mandate.
Read the article at Roadshow.
6 Automakers and 30 Countries Say They’ll Phase Out Gasoline Car Sales
At least six major automakers — including Ford, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and Volvo — and 30 national governments pledged on Wednesday to work toward phasing out sales of new gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles by 2040 worldwide, and by 2035 in “leading markets.”
But some of the world’s biggest car manufacturers, including Toyota, Volkswagen, and the Nissan-Renault alliance did not join the pledge, which is not legally binding. And the governments of the United States, China and Japan, three of the largest car markets, also abstained.
Read the article at MSN.
Booster and Renewable Energy Group Enter Strategic Partnership to Offer Mobile Delivery of Sustainable Fuels
Booster, the tech-enabled energy delivery service, and Renewable Energy Group (REG) today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to provide mobile delivery of renewable diesel, biodiesel and blended fuels to fleets.
"This new service will let companies seamlessly transition their fleets to much lower-emission fuels with no equipment or infrastructure costs," said Frank Mycroft, CEO and co-founder, Booster. "Our partnership with REG will provide fleet operators with an 'easy button' to solve their sustainability, energy reliability and operational efficiency needs. Combining Booster and REG capabilities also offers fleet managers the data and intelligence required to meet increasingly ambitious environmental standards and business optimization targets."
Ford Wants To Educate Customers About The F-150 Lightning With Augmented Reality Experience
Ford has partnered with Google to create the F-150 Lightning: Strike Anywhere experience, a 3D augmented reality tour of its electric truck that will “excite and educate” customers.
The experience uses a smartphone to superimpose 13 interactive animations over a user’s real-life space and teach them about the F-150 Lightning‘s key features, functions, and services. Strike Anywhere will show users information about battery range, interior connectivity, the smart bed, the truck’s towing capabilities, the mega power frunk, and more.
“There is a tremendous amount of intrigue about what electric vehicles can do,” said Suzy Deering, chief marketing officer, Ford Motor Company. “At Ford, we want to show, not just tell since we believe educating customers on the full potential and capabilities of electric vehicles helps them make the transition from traditionally powered vehicles to all-electric ones.”
Read the article at CarScoops.
Holman Enterprises Announces Leadership Appointments
Holman Enterprises announced a series of key leadership appointments designed to help drive the organization’s continued evolution and further align Holman’s unrivaled automotive core competencies.
Rick Tousaw, Holman’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will now lead the newly created Holman Commercial Team.
The Holman Commercial Team is comprised of four fundamental areas – Market Development, Product & Service Development, Customer Experience, and Marketing – and will support the company’s strategic vision for sustained growth and strengthen Holman’s position as a prominent leader in the automotive industry.
“Operating in support of all the Holman businesses, this newly established team will focus on driving key commercial initiatives forward, ensuring we continue to align our organization with what truly matters to our customers, and fueling our shared success for many years to come,” said Tousaw.
