In what might be a good model for how to reduce traffic accidents on holiday weekends in other locations, the Pennsylvania State Police reported that it investigated 931 crashes during the five-day Thanksgiving holiday driving period from Nov. 23 through Nov. 27, 2016 and the results show a decrease of 8.1 percent compared to the 1,013 crashes investigated during the Thanksgiving holiday driving period […]
AutoSock, a provider of an Alternative Traction Device (ATD) for passenger and commercial vehicles, has announced its product lines now cover several wide base single tires. The patented textile cover ATD is available from McGee Company, the U.S. distributor of AutoSock products for Class 3-8 medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Offered in a range of sizes for U.S. and […]
In response to a new report from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) that shows that direct current (DC) fast charging infrastructure, with chargers that can refuel an electric vehicle (EV) in 20-30 minutes, has been slow to develop due to high costs and complexity of installations, the electric power provider appears poised to accelerate […]
Connected fleet electrification leader XL Hybrids has announced AmeriPride Services is taking delivery of 21 Ford F-59 trucks featuring XL Hybrids’ XL3® Hybrid Electric Drive System by the end of this year. AmeriPride, which is a leader in sustainable practices in the linen and uniform industry, will use the hybrid-electric F-59 trucks for uniform rental and linen […]
In what may help spur additional electrical vehicle (EV) sales in Europe and the U.S., BMW, Daimler, Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen Group, Audi and Porsche have signed a memorandum of understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. The goal is the quick buildup of a sizable number of stations to enable long-range travel […]
If it works for people, then why not for packages? In a new twist on ride-sharing, sending packages around Southern Ontario just became a lot more personal with the introduction of RoadWages, an online shipping portal that connects customers directly with available drivers. This somewhat novel approach attempts to eliminate the middleman process of shipping and claims […]
by Suzanne Guinn | Alert: This rebate is ending soon! In case you hadn’t already heard the great news, we are pleased to announce you can once again take advantage of a 30% federal tax credit for installing ClipperCreek electric vehicle charging stations at your home or business. Congress has renewed the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax […]
Freight tracking software provider MacroPoint has announced that 10-4 Systems, a supply chain software company, is licensing MacroPoint’s technology. Here’s the plan: To combine 10-4’s supply chain visibility technology and MacroPoint’s freight tracking software, for an enhanced customer experience for both shippers and carriers. The approach is able to provide automated alerts for shipments running early, […]
Volvo has launched the world’s largest bus chassis at the FetransRio exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The new biarticulated chassis, Gran Artic 300, is 30 meters and can carry up to 300 passengers. For real. The new Gran Artic 300 has been developed in Brazil especially for BRT systems – a high demand transportation […]
If present is prologue, the explosive growth in ride-sharing services and related investments will fuel the sales of autonomous, or self-driving cars, to explosive levels over the next decade. In fact, a new report from Juniper Research says self-driving cars will reach 14.5 million in 2025, up significantly from only a few thousands in 2020, […]
