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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.
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 […]
