In a move to get prepared for automated driving, TomTom has launched its High Definition (HD) Map and RoadDNA products covering all interstates and highways in Nevada, and extending California coverage to include all highways, in addition to the interstates launched in January. The company noted that “by delivering both the highly accurate border-to-border model […]
UPS (NYSE:UPS) has announced plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The CNG fueling stations and vehicle purchases totaling $100 million are part of what the company calls its “ongoing commitment to diversify its fuel […]
WorkWave, a provider of cloud- based software solutions for field service management and “last mile” fleet management, has announced that it has added three new enhancements to its route planning product suite. Now called WorkWave Route Manager, it is designed to allow users to easily manage schedules, drivers and customers and features the following additions: […]
XL Hybrids, a leader in fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, featured an AmeriPride F-59 service truck upfitted with the XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System at the recent NTEA Work Truck Show. Hybrid-electric F-59 trucks are the latest on-road deployment of XL Hybrids technology by AmeriPride, which already operates a fleet of service […]
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Jaybridge Robotics have announced that the Jaybridge Robotics software engineering team has joined TRI. “TRI’s mission is to bridge the gap between research and product development in many areas, including artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous passenger vehicles,” TRI CEO Gill Pratt said. “The 16-member Jaybridge team brings decades of experience […]
Despite recent low prices at the pump, a new study forecasts that nearly 17 million hybrid and electric vehicles will be on the road by 2020, up from an estimated 12 million last year. The group noted that “stakeholders primarily need to establish the viability and desirability of electric vehicles with consumers, and adopt an […]
In response to Section 5221 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) of 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has commissioned the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, through its Committee on National Statistics and Transportation Research Board, to carry out a study regarding high risk truck and bus companies. […]
Omnitracs, LLC, a global pioneer of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, HAS announced the introduction of Intelligent Vehicle Gateway (IVG) – brand new, cutting edge technology designed to spearhead the next generation in commercial vehicle telematics. A highly powerful, integrated application delivery system, IVG offers advanced features such as a larger display, […]
Tired of trying to pry frozen ice from your windshield wiper? Ford as the solution. The company’s Escape will be available with wiper de-icer that melts snow and ice from windshield wipers and allows for the wipers to properly clean glass for improved driver visibility. Ford notes that the “Escape is first Ford SUV in […]
Ford Transit, America’s best-selling commercial van, is rolling into the 2017 model year with new ergonomic and tech options – from low-profile center consoles to power running boards. Some of the newly available configurations include Transit 350 regular-wheelbase van – and chassis cab and cutaway – with single rear wheel and 9,500-pound GVWR. The 3.7-liter […]
