E.ON and Nissan achieve significant V2G project milestone
A trial to demonstrate how electric vans and cars could play a role in supporting the UK grid and provide a profitable solution for business fleets has reached a major…
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DPD to begin trialling Volta electric truck
Delivery firm DPD is soon to begin trialling the Volta Zero electric truck within London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone in Q1-2021, supporting its micro-depot strategy in Westminster. Confirming the partnership,…
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Drivers with windows open exposed to 80 per cent more air pollution
Car users in poorer cities are exposed to a disproportionate amount of in-car air pollution because they rely heavily on opening their windows for ventilation, finds a study from the…
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Beware of the Fixed Stare
Recently, I reviewed video of several hundred vehicle collisions. While there were many expected findings, such as the severe impacts of distracted and drowsy driving, there were also some surprises.…
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Moving at the Right Speed: A Lesson in Speed and Safety
This year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) annual Operation Safe Driver Week has centered its focus on speeding. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, less traffic, largely due…
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AFLA Enhances Virtual Conference Networking Experience
As AFLA transitions to its NextGen Virtual conference, the Association has created an online experience for the conference that allows attendees to easily locate and engage with other fleet professionals,…
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Samsara Data Shows Risky Behavior Peaks at Start, End of Shifts
Photo: Unsplash/Oscar Nilsson Driver safety is more important than ever. Although the nation’s roadways may be emptier due to COVID-19, multiple reports have shown they are not necessarily safer—and may…
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AAA Test: Active Safety Systems Experienced Issues Every 8 Miles
When test vehicles with activated ADAS encountered a simulated disabled vehicle, in aggregate, a collision occurred 66% of the time and the average impact speed was 25 mph. Photo courtesy…
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Are Vocational Fleets Futureproof? Case Study: Milk-to-Home-Delivery Fleets
Photo: Ross Dunn via flickr One of the largest vocational fleet segments between the late 1940s and early 1960s was milk home- delivery fleets. On a daily basis, tens of…
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How precise power analysis boosted a solar race car’s range, speed and competitiveness
The Yokogawa WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer is being used by Solar Team Twente, to maximise their chances of winning the ultimate challenge for solar powered race cars, the biennial Bridgestone…
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