Ford is going electric — literally. It has just detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the U.S., a plug-in hybrid Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected […]
In a move to improve traffic flow in Las Vegas, the city and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada are betting big on new technology to make their streets smarter and to allow traffic to move more efficiently. In partnership with Acyclica, Las Vegas is leading the nation with their smart city initiatives by installing a traffic-monitoring system that […]
A new report projects that global annual electrified powertrain medium and heavy duty truck sales are expected to grow by tenfold over the next years — from about 31,000 vehicles in 2016 to nearly 332,000 by 2026. Here’s what’s at play according to the authors, Navigant Research: As local and national governments impose stricter emissions […]
So much has been written about driverless cars but another key area that shows tremendous potential for autonomous vehicle is mass transit. Consider buses: They typically drive on an established route with pre-scheduled stops. Perfect. And, autonomous buses are certain to operate less expensively without the cost of the driver. Not great for employment possibilities […]
Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni anticipates President-elect Donald Trump’s infrastructure plans will play a significant role in reshaping the municipal, transit and industrial fleet industry and their maintenance facilities. Here’s why: Saddled with aging or obsolete in-ground vehicle lifts, coupled with larger, newer transportation vehicles that run hotter and have to be expertly serviced […]
Covenant Transportation Group (CTG), a leading truckload provider in the United States, has selected ORBCOMM to provide its cold chain telematics solution to track, monitor and control its fleet of refrigerated trailers at Covenant Transport and Southern Refrigerated Transport. ORBCOMM will provide cellular connectivity, advanced hardware, wireless fuel and door sensors, along with a web-based […]
Ford Motor Company is introducing its next-generation Fusion Hybrid autonomous development vehicle, which will be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CEs) in January. The new vehicle uses the current Ford autonomous vehicle platform, but ups the processing power with new computer hardware. Electrical controls are closer to production-ready, and adjustments to the sensor technology, including […]
Talk about putting your fleet to work. Industry reports show that record e-commerce sales during the Christmas selling season will also bring an avalanche of returns. Consider UPS: The global shipper anticipates that UPS return packages sent back to retailers will reach a new peak on Thursday, January 5. In fact, holiday shoppers are projected […]
Uber has taken 16 Volvos used in a company autonomous pilot program off the streets of San Francisco after the California Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the registration for vehicles. “It was determined that the registrations were improperly issued for these vehicles because they were not properly marked as test vehicles,” the DMV wrote in […]
The public policy and advocacy division of Consumer Reports has given a big thumbs up to the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to finalize fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles through model year 2025. The group, Consumers Union, noted that individual “who purchase vehicles that meet the 2025 standard will benefit from a significant reduction in […]
