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Enterprise Vanpool Rideshare Service Expands into Idaho

Enterprise Vanpool Rideshare Service Expands into Idaho

| September 12, 2016

If you’re wondering if everybody is getting into the sharing economy, the short answer is…yes! Enterprise Rideshare, a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, is now the preferred vanpool provider of Valley Regional Transit (VRT). The public-private partnership will expand vanpool opportunities throughout Southwest Idaho, giving rural commuters a convenient and affordable transportation alternative in an area […]

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New Predictive Modeling System from Omnitracs Designed to Mitigate Truck Driver Turnover

New Predictive Modeling System from Omnitracs Designed to Mitigate Truck Driver Turnover

| September 12, 2016

Omnitracs, LLC, a global pioneer of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, has announced Omnitracs ELD Driver Retention Model, a predictive modeling solution that allows companies to identify and retain truck drivers who are most likely to voluntarily leave their jobs The stakes are high, in 2015, industry-wide driver turnover reached 95 percent. […]

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BYD Applauds California Governor, Legislature for Climate Leadership

BYD Applauds California Governor, Legislature for Climate Leadership

| September 10, 2016

Stella Li, President of BYD America, a global leader and innovator in battery technology for energy storage systems and vehicles, has applauded California Governor Jerry Brown and the California State Legislature on their action to ensure California’s continued leadership in the fight against global climate change. Li statd: “Under the leadership of Governor Brown and […]

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Ford Acquires Crowd-Sourced Shuttle Co., Partners with Bike Sharing Provider

Ford Acquires Crowd-Sourced Shuttle Co., Partners with Bike Sharing Provider

| September 10, 2016

Ford is taking a broader perspective on transportation with an agreement to acquire Chariot, a San Francisco-based crowd-sourced shuttle service, and collaborating with bike-sharing provider Motivate to expand its transportation solutions in city centers. The company is also establishing a new City Solutions team to work with cities around the world on their transportation needs. […]

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New Power Sharing EV Charging Stations from ClipperCreek

New Power Sharing EV Charging Stations from ClipperCreek

| September 8, 2016

EV Charging station leader, ClipperCreek, Inc. has unveiled the Share2™ enabled HCS-40, which allows two electric vehicle charging stations to share power from one branch circuit. ClipperCreek, Inc. unveiled the Share2™ enabled HCS-40 this morning. Share2™ allows two electric vehicle charging stations to share power from one branch circuit. Share2™ is an option for the […]

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The Critical Ingredient for Delivering Low Cost Fuel Economy and Sustainability: DATA

The Critical Ingredient for Delivering Low Cost Fuel Economy and Sustainability: DATA

| September 8, 2016

XL Hybrids recently debuted their XL Link™ cloud-based connectivity and analytics system which leverages critical data points to assist commercial and municipal fleets in achieving low cost fuel economy and sustainability. Today, making smart and informed equipment purchasing decisions is just the beginning of a fleet’s electrification process. Cutting edge connectivity and cloud technologies can […]

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Stertil-Koni Tapped by Major Texas Transit System for HD Vehicle Lifts

Stertil-Koni Tapped by Major Texas Transit System for HD Vehicle Lifts

| September 8, 2016

Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni, through its exclusive distributor Petroleum Solutions Inc. (PSI), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, has recently been selected by the Central Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) to equip the agency’s recently upgraded vehicle maintenance facility, Cedar Creek, with advanced mobile column lifting systems and shop equipment. The demands for the […]

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Fleetmatics Acquires Portuguese Fleet Manager, Inosat, Expanding Presence in Southern Europe

Fleetmatics Acquires Portuguese Fleet Manager, Inosat, Expanding Presence in Southern Europe

| September 7, 2016

In a bold move that expands its presence in southern Europe, Fleetmatics Group PLC (NYSE: FLTX), a leading global provider of mobile workforce solutions for service-based businesses of all sizes delivered as software-as-a-service (SaaS), has announced the acquisition of Inosat – Consultoria Informática, S.A., a SaaS-based provider of fleet management solutions in Portugal. Based in […]

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HUBB Debuts New Oil Filter for Class 2-6 Diesel Engines

HUBB Debuts New Oil Filter for Class 2-6 Diesel Engines

| September 7, 2016

HUBB has introduced a new 8-inch spin-on oil filter to its filter portfolio designed for use on class 2 through 6 light and medium duty diesel engines that are typically seen in hard working pickup trucks, off road equipment, agricultural vehicles, buses and other vehicles and equipment. HUBB noted that compared to gasoline-powered engines, “diesel […]

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2016 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award Goes to SkyBitz

2016 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award Goes to SkyBitz

| September 6, 2016

Commercial telematics leader SkyBitz® has announced that the Falcon GXT3100i has received a 2016 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award from IoT Evolution magazine and IoT Evolution World. The Falcon GXT3100i intermodal solution from the SkyBitz Enterprise Fleets division is an all-in-one configuration that is designed specifically for chassis equipment and offers ease of […]

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