A PhD student at the University of British Columbia created a GPS tracking system to collect, analyze, and report information on 100 African elephants. The tracking system uses Google Earth to provide real-time tracking of the animals’ movements and location. The information gathered from their GPS tracking collars is transmitted using satellites or a local […]
Tesla continues to change the landscape of EV fleets with its technology and in 2017 will make that technology more affordable. The EV automaker plans to release the Model 3 and, unlike its siblings, the price tag will be far more attractive to many buyers. Currently, the Model S stars at $69,000 whereas the new […]
In June, comedian Tracy Morgan was seriously injured when a truck from Wal-Mart’s fleet slammed into the limo he was riding in. The actor, who suffered a broken leg, broken nose, and several broken ribs, alleges in the lawsuit that the company either knew, or should have known, the driver of the truck was sleep […]
While most everyone was watching the World Cup final, a handful of people in Rio de Janeiro’s department of transportation were watching something else all together–aggregated data feeds provided by Waze and Moovit from smartphones moving all around the city. Rio is using the information gathered for traffic management and is the first city in […]
LG is the next major player to market a GPS tracking wristband for use primarily by parents of young children. The new KizON wristband pinpoints a child’s location using WiFi and GPS, allowing parents to track the child’s location in real-time on a smartphone or tablet. Parents can also call the wristband and it will automatically answer. […]
Garmin already produces multiple GPS watches, but their latest watch includes a little extra something for golfers. The new Garmin Approach S6 includes information for more than 30,000 pre-loaded golf courses and users can drop a pin on the green for more accurate yardages. Besides providing the distance to hazards and bunkers, the watch also […]
Rumors are circulating that Apple plans to release their iWatch as well as iPhone 6 in Q4 of 2014. Several brands already produce smartwatches, including Samsung and Sony, but the release of the iWatch is guaranteed to boost competition. Smartwatches include features like GPS navigation and data storage among others. Apple’s iWatch will be able […]
Several Bay Area cities, counties, and water agencies collectively made one of the largest all-electric vehicle purchases in the country recently. Two water agencies, two counties, and six cities joined forces to purchase 90 electric vehicles with the help of a grant from Metropolitan Transportation Commission to the tune of $2.8 million. The total cost of […]
The Florida State University football team is using harnesses with GPS tracking to prevent injuries. The harness, which weighs about an ounce and fits under the shoulder pads players wear, has been key to an injury-free season. FSU coaching staff uses the the harness to measure fatigue, performance, and health of the players. Coach Jimbo […]
Mercedes has launched a new fleet and business comparison tool on its national website. The new tool allows fleet customers to compare any Mercedes model with three other vehicles of choice. The real-time data provided by CAP even allows a consumer to compare vehicles to their own car. The comparisons can be saved and emailed […]
Despite their defeat, the U.S. Men’s National Team gained valuable insight during their game against Belgium thanks to GPS devices worn by each player. A study published by FIFA’s chief medical director, Jiri Dvorak, following the 2010 World Cup, stated improved injury prevention helped lower the number of overall match injury cases. This year, the number […]
More and more fleets are seeing the value in driver training. A recent survey by ALD Automotive appearing in Fleet News showed 58% of the 850 respondents received formal training and 90% would recommend it to coworkers as well as other companies. Managing director of ALD Automotive, Mel Dawson, said, “In the last year, we […]
Fitbit users will soon be able to update their apps and take advantage of several new features, including GPS tracking. Currently, GPS tracking is fairly limited to run-specific apps. With this update, users can track and record their run route and will be able to utilize stats like distance, mile time, and overall run time. […]
POM and Total POM combine GPS, Bluetooth, and cellular technology to provide a comprehensive tracking device that will offer users peace of mind (POM). POM is developed and produced in the USA and because it doesn’t rely on GPS technology alone, it can track people and items inside buildings as well as outdoors. Another benefit, […]
Universities in the United Kingdom utilize a larger number of electric vehicle fleets than almost any other organization. In 2013, electric vehicle registrations accounted for only 0.11% of all auto registrations. However, a survey of 116 UK universities conducted by Intelligent Car Leasing showed 7.73% of university fleet vehicles are electric. “With a fast growing green […]
UK company, Auto Windscreens, is installing dash cameras in every one of its fleet vehicles to further promote driver safety. So far, 340 fleet vehicles have been outfitted with the forward-facing cameras using adhesive pads. The cameras are hardwired to the vehicle battery and not only record video footage, but also records speed and driving […]
Residents in Havana, Cuba have a new kind of taxi at their disposal–limos once used by president Fidel Castro. The Soviet-built vehicles are the newest members of the city’s fleet offering tourists a little taste of history. Cubataxi came into possession of about 14 of Castro’s former limos five years ago. Moises Suarez, a driver […]
During the BVLRA Fleet Technology Congress in July, BMW will showcase the newest member of its luxury fleet, the plug-in hybrid i8. The futuristic vehicle features multiple cameras, autonomous emergency braking, as well as carbon fiber and aluminum construction. The i8 combines a 131-hp electric motor with a 231-hp gas engine to deliver 134.5 mpg, a top speed of […]
