With the cost of fuel still being unpredictable, it has become more and more critical to come up with alternatives to mitigate this continued risk. Additionally, petroleum consumption has now been shown to be very dangerous for the Ozone layer, and so, eco-friendly cars must be one of the ways to go to solve that problem [...]
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Electrifying your fleet could save you 75 percent on fuel costs
February 19, 2013 – 9:00 am
According to a recent survey, switching to electric and plug-in hybrid cars in your fleet could reduce your fuel costs by as much as 75 percent. The Energy Saving Trust-backed study explores the potential savings available to 20 organisations in the UK. It’s finding show that while the pure electric vehicles are very attractive for regular and predictable trips averaging [...]
Research: How to Increase Fuel Efficiency by Changing Driver Behavior
February 15, 2013 – 2:29 pm
There of course, are many ways you can reduce fuel consumption. You can reduce the weight of the vehicle, as well as making the vehicle engines more efficient and use alternative fuels. But what if fuel economy could be improved simply by changing the way drivers behave? That’s exactly what researchers at the University of California, [...]
Smarter Truck Driving Saves Fuel Over the Long Haul
February 14, 2013 – 12:20 pm
Nearly 35 years ago 33 truckers competed for three days in a fuel saving contest called “Double Nickel Challenge.” Truckers from all over the United States gathered in East Liberty, Ohio, to watch as drivers navigated laps around a track—first at 55 mph, and then at any speed of their choosing. The results were that [...]
Why you should invest in fleet technologies
February 12, 2013 – 3:02 pm
In order to increase the productivity of your fleet while also ensuring that all the vehicles are properly maintained and utilized, businesses involved in fleets need to examine the implementation of an effective fleet management program that will create the needed efficiencies. Fleet tracking systems should include the following core areas in order to be considered [...]
Can self-driving cars help save the environment?
February 6, 2013 – 4:10 pm
Believe it or not automobiles capable of human trasport have been around for over 200 years now! Since the advent of the automobile, engineers and designers have been focusing on ensuring our comfort and safety mostly be implementing automation and greater efficiency technologies such as automatic door locks, check engine light, self-parking, seat belt reminders, [...]
GPS Tracking On Guns!
January 28, 2013 – 11:50 am
There has been much debate in recent weeks regarding guns, and a Chicago alderman is taking the debate to a new level! Alderman Willie Cochran, who is also a former police officer, is asking the City Council for a hearing to discuss a unique gun control measure. He is asking to consider installing GPS Tracking [...]
Can Technology Make Your Fleet Greener?
January 23, 2013 – 11:51 am
There are a number of technologies that when implemented can help your fleet save on fuel costs and help your company attain “green” status. You can, for example, retrofit your fleet with hybrid systems, which may be more economical than replacing your fleet with hybrid vehicles. With the continued fluctuations of fuel prices, it is [...]
Green GPS Systems Makes Safer Drivers
January 18, 2013 – 11:00 am
In 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) started implementing a Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) program. CSA 2010 replaced the SAFESTAT system that was used for many years to help track commercial driver and commercial carrier safety performance. CSA 2010 gathers information nationwide from crash sites and roadside vehicle inspections. This data [...]
Study Links Autism to Pollution
January 16, 2013 – 11:00 am
After studying 500 children, University of Southern California researchers have found that children exposed to more air pollution had higher rates of autism. While the study does not suggest a definite causation between pollution and autism, it does show that pollution may be a likely contributing factor. “The researchers found those likely exposed to the most [...]
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