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 […]
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 […]
Fleet management systems have been around a while and have become so complex that it has evolved into Field Resource Management. This article explores 5 reasons why all fleets need at least a basic Field Resource Management system.
From the proliferation of vehicle GPS tracking technology to autonomous car testing, connected vehicles are the way of the future. A future likely including cars that can communicate with one another, nearby traffic lights, and even buildings. More importantly, connected vehicles could make the roads much safer. The Department of Transportation estimates the technology could […]
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 […]
With the emergency of many “on-demand” businesses, many of these companies struggle with classifying employees as independent contractors or direct employees. It is critical that you select the appropriate classification due to the fact that misclassification could lead to serious legal and financial liabilities. Next, here are some main points to remember while classifying your […]
Wouldn’t life be easier if our smartphones told us how to better manage our fuel spending? Since that isn’t the case, here are three of the top fuel saving tips straight from industry experts as expressed in Automotive Fleet’s article “How to Manage Fuel Expenses Like a Pro” by Lauren Fletcher. Monitor Gas Price Trends […]
If you live in Northern California take note, Google’s self-driving fleet is hitting local roads. The vehicles will venture off their test track in favor of “familiar roads” in Mountain View near the headquarters to see how the cars do in real-life situations. The cars will use the same software tested in the original fleet, which […]
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 […]
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 […]
On July 1st, 5,000 volunteers will begin a trial run of OReGO, the Oregon Department of Transportation’s pilot program that would charge hybrid and electric vehicle owners 1.5 cents per mile to use the road. Sane ITF, which has been a part of toll projects globally, and IMS DriveSync, a telematics system which has been used by […]
A survey of 2,000 UK fleet drivers revealed more than half of younger drivers fear being replaced by self-driving vehicles. Fifteen percent of drivers said they would change jobs if forced to work with autonomous vehicles, while 23 percent wouldn’t change jobs, but they wouldn’t be happy about working with the driverless cars. Only nine […]
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, […]
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 […]
Research conducted at the University of Denver found the average fleet age increased from 2008 to 2010 because of the global recession. In 2013, the mean fleet age was nine years. Consumers has less money to spend, so rather than purchasing new cars they just kept the vehicles they already owned. The increase in average […]
Mercedes-Benz and the Budapest Airport signed a deal this past November that will add new Mercedes’ to the airports vehicle fleet. Although the car manufacturer already supplies some vehicles to the Hungarian airport, the new vehicles will be outfitted with the most modern engines possible, making them as environmentally-friendly as currently possible. Some of the […]
Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell car, Mirai, which means future in Japanese, will launch in the UK next autumn and Japan next month. It promises 300 miles on just one tank of hydrogen and can be refueled in a quick five minutes. President and CEO of Toyota, Akio Toyoda said, “Our fuel cell vehicle runs on […]
California’s vehicle fleet has been ranked 18th greenest fleet among North American public sector fleets. It’s the third consecutive year in a row the state’s fleet has received such an honor. Last year, the fleet ranked 12th, and in 2012 it ranked 16th. The announcement was made during the yearly North American Green Fleet Forum in […]
