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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.
Kia Motors, the automobile maker supplying a fleet of vehicles for the 2o14 World Cup, hosted a handover ceremony at Arena de Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The official fleet will ensure safe and efficient transportation for teams, officials, and other VIP visitors from around the world. “This year’s World Cup marks Kia’s consecutive […]
If you hurry, you can still score Fun Golf GPS 3D, Apple’s app of the week. The app, great for nascent and pro golfers alike, can suggest which club to use, track course position, shots, and offers a 3D map of the course. Other app features include offline maps, scorecard management, even if you play […]
The Falls police department is adding a kid-sized community relations vehicle to their fleet. The decked-out mini patrol car was unveiled at City Hall recently and is perfect for pint-sized curiosity. The idea came from the Deputy Superintendent, Carl Cain. Falls Police Superintendent, Bryan DalPorto, said, “You know the Community Relations Division [which is under […]
Nearly 2,000 zebras made the record-setting sojourn between Nambia and Botswana in a sparsely populated area of southern Africa, a feat discovered thanks to GPS tracking collars worn by eight of the zebras. This migration is a rare highlight for wildlife disappearing at an alarming rate. A recent study published showed animals are going extinct […]
Just a day after Google launching its driverless prototype, Travis Kalanick, CEO of Uber, shared his vision of a driverless fleet one day. Although it’s a ways off, he knows one day Uber drivers won’t be necessary. He also believes that car ownership will be a rarity. Kalanick voiced his thoughts at the Re/code Conference […]
After spending five years developing self-driving technology, and racking up around 700,000 test miles, Google is ready to launch its own fleet of self-driving vehicles this summer. The fleet of cars, which lack steering wheels, brake pedals, and gas pedals, include extra safety features and have a max speed of 25 miles per hour. The […]
Most people associate GPS tracking bracelets with criminals, but a San Francisco company is smashing the stereotype by bringing jewelry with GPS tracking to consumers everywhere. The company produces hair clips, bracelets, necklaces, and key chains that are as functional as they are fashionable. Each piece is embedded with GPS tracking and aimed at women […]
Since 2008, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office lost more than $1.25M in fuel costs from idling patrol vehicles. A study conducted in 2013 by the Department of General Services found idling patrol cars cost $207,000 in extra fuel per year. The vehicles in the county’s police fleet are left running because of mobile audio […]
The San Diego City Council unanimously voted in favor of the sponsorship that will funnel 34 new vehicles into the fleet over the next two years. The sponsorship will save San Diego approximately $245,000 a year that normally would be spent on maintenance and upgrades to the aging fleet. Lifeguards in San Diego are grateful […]
