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Holograms Are A Thing Of The Future… Or Are They?
Visions of the future are easy to mock once we’re in the future. Moon boots, flying cars, robots and dehydrated food were futuristic in film and TV from the 80s. But fast forward to 2024 and none of those things feature in our daily lives. Holograms are about as futuristic as it gets when predicting ... Read More
When Clean Air Zones Strike Back…
Ever since Clean Air Zones (CAZs) were first introduced, there’s been opposition. While many vehicles are compliant and there’s nothing to be done, there has been an impact for many that has meant either avoiding certain routes or replacing vehicles. For fleets, that issue is amplified given how many vehicles are in operation each and ... Read More
Petrol And Diesel Ban: 2030 ‘Too Soon’ For Many
Debate over the date of the internal combustion engine (ICE) ban has raged over the past few months, following the decision to push the date back to 2035. The original deadline for the end of the production of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles was 2030 and there are currently discussions over whether that date ... Read More
An Unwanted Driverless Vehicle Symphony…
When people talk about their fears around AI, autonomous technology and self-driving cars, it’s usually about safety. It’s something vehicle manufacturers, governments and vehicle safety campaigners can all agree on – nailing the safety tech is crucial before a proper rollout… So, when Waymo obliged with a feature that helps their vehicles avoid low speed ... Read More
100 Amphibious Cars, One Canal And A Swansong…
Amsterdam is a city famous for a lot of things, not least its canals. This year, Netherlands’ capital played host to the annual Amphibious Car Parade that moves countries each year. But despite 100 amphibious vehicles taking to Amsterdam’s canals for the eye-catching event, it might be the last time we see it for a ... Read More
A Wet Towel And An Electric Car Probably Don’t Mix…
In news that will surprise nobody, wet towels and electric cars aren’t a great mix. Why is it even a question, you might ask? Well, it’s because a viral ‘hack’ for charging Tesla’s quicker has been quashed by Tesla themselves after concerns over safety. As you might expect, hacks, tips and tricks for getting the ... Read MoreClean Air Zones And Emissions Targets – Do They Make A Difference?
The challenges for fleets feel like they’ve increased in recent years. Not only do you need to worry about driver behaviour, driver safety, and vehicle health, there’s also emissions targets, clean air zones, fleet electrification, and the possibility of automated vehicles in the future. So, the question is – do Clean Air Zones (CAZs), emissions ... Read More
What Happens When A Driverless Car Gets Pulled Over?
In my mind, autonomous vehicles on the road are still a thing from sci-fi films… But in Phoenix, Arizona in the USA, Google’s Waymo runs a fleet of self-driving vehicles that roam the roads. They’re used for ridesharing and if you order an Uber in Phoenix, there’s a chance that a driverless car will be ... Read More
New Vehicle Safety Regulations in Europe – What Does It Mean For Fleets?
New safety regulations for vehicle manufacturers has now come into force in the European Union. The ‘New Vehicle General Safety Regulation’ is an amendment to the minimum performance standards that previously existed in the EU, which were adopted by the UK as part of previous membership. But with the UK no longer being a part ... Read More
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