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5 Reasons Why All Fleets Need Field Resource Management

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.

BMW Showcasing Newest Fleet Member

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 […]

Airlines Developing GPS Tracking for Luggage

Several European airlines are developing their own GPS tracking devices for luggage. The devices wont’ just help travelers locate lost bags, but airlines also hope it will make the check-in process quicker and smoother. British Airlines was conducting tests on a digital tag last year and hopes it will be available for customers by the […]

Great White Wearing GPS Tracking Amazes Scientists

Katharine, a great white shark equipped with a GPS tracker, continues to amazes scientists one day at a time. Currently, she is swimming from the Florida Straits to the Gulf of Mexico in a journey much longer than scientists originally thought. The 2,300-pound shark was tagged last August near Cape Cod, and since then she […]

Tesla Opens Patents for Use

The popular electric vehicle luxury brand will shares its technology for other companies to use in “good faith” to increase electric vehicle production. Originally, Tesla wanted patents to protect its technology, but CEO Elon Musk has realized having the patents is doing more harm than good. “The unfortunate reality is the opposite: electric car programs […]

The Verdict is in, or is it? GPS Tracking Laws Still Murky

Two years after a Supreme Court decision on warrant-less GPS tracking, the rules are still unclear. In a unanimous decision in January 2012, justices upheld a lower court ruling that police were in the wrong when they attached a GPS tracking device to a vehicle without a warrant. Since then, however, various rationales have been […]

Progressive uses GPS Tracking Devices on Volunteer Vehicles

Progressive is now using GPS tracking devices on vehicles to monitor driving in exchange for discounts. The pilot program, dubbed Snapshot, illustrates a growing trend among consumer tracking. With many consumers already using GPS-enabled phones, there’s dwindling concern about what information Big Brother might obtain. The company plans to see if the information gathered during […]

FIFA uses Hyundai Fleet at World Cup

The South Korean brand delivered a fleet of more than 1,000 SUV’s, vans, and sedans to Brazil for use during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Prior to the tournament start last week, Hyundai hosted a handover ceremony of Arena de Sao Paolo. “A flawless transport operation is critical to the success of the FIFA […]

Manhattan Buses Get Countdown Clocks

Fifteen stops along one of the busiest routes in Manhattan will soon have countdown clocks alerting riders to the time before the next bus arrives. The westbound M66, M79, M86, and M96 transport more than 70,000 riders each every weekday. The countdown clock will also be installed for the southbound M31. Riders can already get […]

GPS Pet Tracking to Grow to $2.6 Billion by 2025

A recently released report by IDTechEx projects the pet tracking industry will grow to $2.6 billion by 2025. GPS trackers aren’t just for humans and cars anymore. The pet industry has seen exponential growth of GPS trackers, activity trackers, long-range Bluetooth trackers, health monitors, training devices and other wearable tech gadgets for both our furry […]

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