- March 19th, 2024
- Jackson Parker
Category: Fleet Emissions News
158 posts
- November 8th, 2023
- Jackson Parker
New EV Fleet Options
Mullen Commercial as recently released a line of medium duty EV fleet options for local fleets. These vehicles are designed for fleets that perform work such as local deliveries, commercial and residential services, construction work, closed campus deliveries and transportation. The US government is offering a $7,500 Commercial Clean Vehicle tax credit on many of […]
- August 11th, 2023
- Jackson Parker
Q3 2023 Feature Releases
August 11, 2023 – FieldLogix announces several exciting new product updates. These new features include custom vehicle inspections, real-time tracking enhancements, and several additions to our Goose dispatching application. This release is in-line with our goal to release several new product enhancements each quarter. The new enhancements include: – The ability to poll tracking devices […]
- May 23rd, 2023
- Jackson Parker
6 Green Fleet Management Tips to Improve Fleet Sustainability
Environmental consciousness is on the rise and businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of fleet sustainability. Green fleet management practices can significantly reduce fleet fuel expenses as well as reduce CO2 emissions. Here are some of the best practices that can help companies steer fleets towards a greener future. 1. Optimize Route Planning and Vehicle […]
- April 6th, 2023
- Jackson Parker
April 2023 Feature Releases
April 6, 2023 – FieldLogix announces several exciting new product updates. These new features include the integration of the dash cameras into the FieldLogix portal, as well as enhanced settings, reports and a new training center. This release is in-line with our goal to release several new product enhancements each quarter. The new enhancements include: […]
- February 24th, 2023
- Jackson Parker
How Logistics Impacts the Environment
Our friends at Applandeo recently published an article covering the environmental impact of logistics. The article notes that logistics operations are expected to contribute up to 40% of the global carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 unless actions are taken to curb it. They discuss how in-vehicle and logistics technologies could help to reduce CO2 emissions […]
- October 7th, 2022
- Jackson Parker
October 2022 Feature Releases
October 7, 2022 – FieldLogix announces several exciting new product updates. These new features give our customer more reporting capabilities and more control over their devices. This release is in-line with our goal to release several new product enhancements each quarter. The new enhancements include: – A power disconnect report that documents any time tracking […]
- June 23rd, 2021
- JC Strodula
How Field Resource Management Can Improve Fleet Sustainability
Sustainability can take various forms along the supply chain, from operations to product packaging and delivery. Sustainability refers to creating long-term value by finding a balance that allows businesses to get what they need to run without overusing or overextending their resources. As businesses evolve and expand, so makes their environmental impact. According to a […]
- April 27th, 2016
- Jessica Relucio
Newest Features in FieldLogix
We are announcing the release of several new features to Fieldlogix! You shared and we listened so no more waiting, here they are: Drag & drop stop assignments Simply type in an address to search for the closest driver to a destination. You can now drag and drop the destination to the driver you want to […]
- September 16th, 2015
- Jackson Parker
2 Ways GPS Tracking Helps Lower Pollution
Many drivers are unaware of the power they hold by being behind the wheel. They have the ability to drastically increase, or decrease the pollution that surrounds them. It is of course important to do your part when it comes to reducing pollution on Earth, but sometimes when you’re a business that requires the use […]
- July 14th, 2015
- Jackson Parker
Battle Fleet Maintenance Expenses by Buying New Vehicles
Fleet maintenance expenses are on the rise according to GE Capital’s Fleet Market Economic Outlook Survey that was released earlier this year. GE surveyed 413 executives who hold responsibility for vehicle fleets across multiple industries in the U.S. The participating companies ranged from $10 million to $1 billion in revenue. The key findings, as told […]
- May 12th, 2015
- Aurielle Destiche
UPS WIll Utilize Clean Energy
UPS recently announced plans to purchase RNG from Clean Energy Fuels Corp to use in its delivery fleet vehicles. Clean Energy Fuels produces the first RNG available in commercial quantities. RNG can be made from a number of sources, including wastewater treatment, organic waste in landfills, and agriculture. Three California UPS fueling stations in Los […]
- March 17th, 2015
- Aurielle Destiche
Government Fleet Could See More Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Thanks to a new order signed by the President that aims to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the government’s fleet could see an increase in hybrid, electric, and other alternative fuel cars. The executive order calls for a 40% reduction in emissions by 2025 in comparison to 2008 levels. An order signed in 2009 has already […]
- February 11th, 2015
- Aurielle Destiche
USPS Updating Aging Fleet
The United States Postal Service is gearing up to replace as many as 180,000 vehicles in it’s aged fleet, and the contract could potentially be worth billions to the automaker who secures it. Each new fleet vehicle will cost in the range of $25,000 to $35,00, meaning an overall contract worth $4.5 to $6.3 billion. […]
- February 9th, 2015
- Aurielle Destiche
Louisville Gets Grant for All-Electric Bus Fleet
Louisville was just awarded a federal grant totaling $3.3 million which will be spent on five ZeroBuses. Since January, 10 of the traditional, diesel-fueled buses seen on Fourth and Main streets have been replaced by the all-electric, non-polluting buses. The funds come from a new federal program, the Low and No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program, […]
- February 6th, 2015
- Aurielle Destiche
Ford Testing Driverless Car
Ford will offer two prototype cars to this year’s UK Autodrive, which will test out connected cars and autonomous vehicles. Both of the Ford automobiles are capable of vehicle-to-vehicle communication, something that could potentially change the way the world drives. The vehicles will aid in testing a public transportation system as well as help with […]
- January 28th, 2015
- Aurielle Destiche
San Diego Car2Go Welcomes New Electric Fleet
Beginning Wednesday, San Diego Car2Go users can choose one of the new electric smart fleet vehicles for their ride around town. Currently, the fleet operates 2010 models and the 400 new electric vehicles will all be 2014 models. Since coming to San Diego in November 2011 more than 1 million trips have been made using […]
- January 22nd, 2015
- Aurielle Destiche
6 Ways for Fleet Managers to Cut Fuel Costs
One of the largest concerns fleet managers have is keeping fuel costs low. Here are six tips fleet managers can use to improve fuel efficiency of fleet vehicles. 1. Use Anti-Idling Devices in All Fleet Vehicles. Nothing consumes fuel like idling. Idling can eat up an entire gallon on fuel in one hour. According to Omnitracs, […]
