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FieldLogix announces the release of its guide for creating a company policy for dash cameras. The guide discusses all of the factors involved when creating a dash camera policy and how to make the policy driver-friendly in order to minimize driver resistance. “In todays’ litigious world, fleets are often targeted by unscrupulous motorists for insurance […]
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 […]
The Whistle Activity Monitor, produced by Whistle Labs, now offers GPS tracking. WhistleGPS is roughly the size of a silver dollar and attaches right to the pup’s collar. Now, in addition to tracking how much activity the pooch gets during the day, owners have access to GPS information. WhistleGPS syncs through Bluetooth as well as […]
AT&T recently showcased its latest future-forward idea, luggage with GPS tracking. Smart Luggage is embedded with a GPS tracking system allowing the owner to keep tabs on the luggage’s whereabouts while in transit. Automatic alerts will be sent to the owner’s smartphone when the luggage is off the plane or if the bag is moved […]
Zion National Park and Pipe Spring National Monument, its sister park, are receiving a federal grant through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities National Parks Initiative to fund fuel-efficient and alternative fuel vehicles for the parks’ fleet. The grant will allow the parks to replace three petroleum-powered vehicles in the fleet with two hybrid […]
The foldable, electric Gi-Bike, created by a couple New Yorkers, hopes to provide a new option for convenient, inexpensive, and green public transportation. The list of features is expansive, including a one-second folding time, electrical assistance to help riders up hills, the capacity to go 40 miles before recharging, and a battery that also charges […]
