Fleet Management News Digest from GPS Trackit
…Featuring periodic updates on new fleet vehicles, fuels, laws, regulations, technology, PLUS some fun stuff…
Automated Driving Arrives
When it comes to vehicle safety, the ideas of yesterday have become the safety systems of today and the not-so-distant future. Whether it is lane-departure warning systems or forward-collision avoidance systems, vehicles are taking the driver out of the equation and attempting to create a safer driving experience for everyone in the vehicle and on the road. For many motorists, the thought of…
Retrofitting new powertrains to used cars isn’t something that automakers have done, historically–but electric cars may change that rule. Now, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has suggested that the Silicon Valley electric-car maker will offer a replacement battery for the 2008-2012 Tesla Roadsters that were its first production cars. Musk’s announcement came in a mid-July interview with…
Six Cost-Saving Tips for Acquiring Vehicles
In today’s economy, fleets should always be on the lookout for cost-saving strategies. Travis Mjolsnes, director of business development – small business and vehicle solutions for GE Capital Fleet Services offers tips for smaller fleets when it comes to acquiring vehicles. 1. Know your incentives. The first step is to understand if you…
