The vulnerabilities of vehicle hacking have made an impression on fleets, car owners and shoppers alike recent, as news stories abound regarding how easy it appears for some to hack into today’s computer-dominated vehicles. A recent poll found that nearly 80 percent say it will be a frequent problem within the next three years or […]
After launching a new ridesharing product in Georgia, Virginia, Maryland and Texas earlier this year, GEICO is now expanding its ridesharing offering to drivers in Pennsylvania – demonstrating that all aspects of the transportation industry are adapting to seismic changes in the way vehicles are used. New and existing drivers that have been approved to […]
Within the Highway Trust Fund legislation passed by both Houses of the U.S. Congress this week and expected to be signed by President Obama, is a provision to equalize the federal tax on liquefied natural gas (LNG) to an energy-equivalent basis with diesel and gasoline. The result will lower the tax on LNG by 14.1 […]
Fleetmatics Group PLC (NYSE: FLTX), a leading global provider of mobile workforce solutions delivered as software-as-a-service (SaaS), has introduced Fleetmatics Routist, an intelligent routing optimization solution engineered to build cost-effective, customer-friendly routes for fleets. According to the company,”Fleetmatics Routist seamlessly calculates and deploys route plans to drivers in the field, and features real-time and historical […]
The age-old friction between bicyclists and motorists over limited space on the road took a new turn when a group of riders helped everyone understand just how much space today’s cars gobble up. To make a visual point, a group of Latvian cycling advocates decided to create a visual demonstration for International Car Free Day. […]
Loop Transportation, Inc. and SFO Shuttle, Inc., currently operating as Loop, jointly announced that Hallcon Corporation has acquired both organizations. Entering the commuter bus services business with eight vans four years ago, Loop now has over 300 shuttle buses and vehicles and transports over 29,000 people per day. The acquisition, the companies noted, “will enable […]
Here’s a stat that’s caught the attention of countless urban dwellers and millennials: Most cars sit parked, unused for approximately 22 of 24 hours each day. Not only is it a depreciating asset, it’s a vastly under-utilized one as well. That’s why a number of aggressive startups are plotting new ways to help people turn […]
Sharp Transport has demonstrated that it has successfully improved aerodynamics and earned accolades in the process. The company has become the first carrier in the United States verified by the EPA to earn the SmartWay® Elite Trailer designation. Outfitted with low rolling resistance tires, side skirts and the STEMCO TrailerTail®, Sharp Transport’s trailers are equipped […]
Natural gas (NG) powered Class 8 truck and bus sales have slowed when calculated as a percentage of the total market, according to a new report from ACT Research. As seen in the original projections, 2015 would see a 5% penetration of NG heavy duty trucks, but based on 2014 actual results and the sharp […]
ClipperCreek has added the HCS-50 electric vehicle charging station to their product line. The HCS-50 is a powerful and rugged 40 amp station paired with a highly durable rubber overmolded cable and vehicle connector. Offering power, reliability and value, this 240 volt, level 2 electric vehicle charging station, rated for both indoor and outdoor use, […]
