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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.
Private fleets in New York City can now submit a request to receive up to $40,000 per clean tech truck provided they fulfill the requirements set forth by the New York City Alternative Fuel Vehicle – Voucher Incentive Fund. Original Equipment Manufacturers of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles, CNG Engine Retrofits, and Class 3 to […]
For people with adventurous pets or children, the Trax GPS Tracking device might be a worthwhile gadget to purchase. The real-time GPS tracker includes an app with handy features to help the user keep a watchful eye on their pet or loved one. The app and fob work independently of one another meaning the user […]
Summer 2014 will see a new fleet of cars emerge from GM: ones equipped with LTE, a new app platform, and an in-car modem–meaning all data will come from the car itself rather than users needing to pair the car with a phone. The app platform, a joint venture between GM and OnStar, a subscription […]
The Indian government will move forward with an Rs 1,405 crore (approximately $226 million) project to install CCTV’s and GPS systems on public buses in hopes of improving safety for female travelers. The new system will track and monitor public transportation as well as provide panic buttons that directly alert law enforcement, leading to a […]
The Bay Area Climate Collaborative, a group promoting clean energy founded by Mayors from Oakland, San Jose, and San Francisco, has brought on Mike Harrigan to spearhead deployment of electric fleet vehicles. According to Rafael Reyes, Executive Director of the Bay Area Climate Collaborative, “Mike’s vision and deep skills will further accelerate our robust work […]
Residents of Milford, MA will be on the roads faster than most this winter thanks to new GPS Systems installed in the city’s snow plows. The Highway Department had money in the budget to equip 50-70 privately contracted snow plows with the new units. Highway Surveyor, Scott Crisafulli, elaborates on the efficiency of the new […]
Southern California is testing the efficacy of a GPS System in predicting natural disasters such as earthquakes and flooding. The GPS receivers are linked to a network that analyzes information in real time and that information can identify natural disasters before they happen. Researcher Yehuda Bock from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography located in La […]
Most people will agree the number one resolution for the New Year is to get fit, whether that means shedding a few pounds, increasing cardio capability, or finally trying out that intimidating Pilates machine. With sports and fitness trackers, like GPS watches, biking computers, and heart rate monitors, flooding the market, now is the perfect […]
In the coming weeks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will announce whether or not it will mandate peer communication and tracking systems in all new vehicles. The technology would enable vehicle-to-vehicle communication on the road and “provide warnings to drivers in as much as 76 percent of potential multi-vehicle collisions,” according to the Government […]
