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Watch: Bombardier and 3 Points Aviation Enter into a Collaborative Agreement
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and 3 Points Aviation are teaming up. Under the agreement, Bombardier will provide engineering specifications to assist 3 Points Aviation gain parts manufacturer approvals from aviation authorities. “3 Points is excited to be collaborating with Bombardier for the mutual support of Q Series aircraft operators and the availability of the resulting PMA…
How to Jump Start a Dead Battery
One of the most important skill you can learn as a driver is how to jump start a dead vehicle battery. You may need to do this to get your own car moving one day, or you may need to help out a stranded motorist. It’s a good idea to own jumper cables and keep…
Fit in by Standing Out
There are no better options than a custom truck wrap for businesses that use trucks in regular operations and want to bring in more customers. With an engaging wrap, companies can turn each truck into a moving billboard without paying rental fees and more. The only downside is that many business owners don’t know where to start….
Watch: One Dies in Southwest Airlines Engine Explosion
A woman has died after an engine exploded mid-flight on a Southwest Airlines flight on Tuesday.
Watch: Mercedes Benz is Launching a Car Subscription Service in the U.S.
Mercedes Benz is launching a car subscription service in the U.S. The German automaker is starting the service, called Mercedes-Benz Collection, in June. Subscribers in Nashville and Philadelphia will have access to vehicles through a dedicated app where they can choose from a fleet of cars. There will be a single monthly charge for the…
Action 2.0: Make Leasing a Breeze
When On The Move decided to improve our ACTION Software, we worked with a third-party company to review current truck rental programs and see how we could make it more functional and more efficient for our licensees. We wanted to improve the existing technology, so our customers aren’t just well-cared for, but to strive to…
Watch: Waymo and Jaguar Partner for Vast Self-Driving Car Fleet
Waymo announced the partnership Tuesday, which will see the mobility company buy 20,000 Jaguar I-Pace all-electric SUVs. Its big, fast-charge battery means it can drive all day, which is perfect for our self-driving service John Krafcik, chief executive officer of Waymo. Waymo said will launch its autonomous-drive ride hailing service later this year. The Waymo…
FedEx Reserves 20 Tesla Semis
FedEx is the latest major logistics company to lock in an order for Tesla’s forthcoming Semi electric Class 8 trailer trucks. The shipping provider has ordered 20 of the vehicles, according to a press release from FedEx itself, which will go into service in its FedEx Freight department. The FedEx order is dwarfed by rival…
Apple Has Doubled It’s Autonomous Fleet
Apple seems to be ramping up its autonomous vehicle efforts, nearing doubling the number of vehicles in its fleet since January. The company now has 45 autonomous vehicles in California registered with the DMV, according to the Financial Times. This makes Apple’s AV fleet the second largest in the state of California, outsized only by…
BMW to Double Self-Driving Car Testing Fleet
Despite the death of a pedestrian by a self-driving car in Tempe, AZ, BMW will not change its emphasis on researching and producing self-driving vehicles. Already there are observers blaming the Tempe incident on the negligence of the victim, giving BMW and other developers a rationale for staying the course in R&D for a reputable…
Watch: United Airlines is Temporarily Suspending its Animal-Shipping Program
The move comes a week after the airline had two separate incidents involving pets. One of the incidents saw a dog shipped to Japan instead of Kansas, while another saw a dog die after being forced into an overheard bin during a flight. The animal-shipping cargo suspension is in place effective immediately and will run…
Ryanair Is Buying a Majority Stake in An Austrian Airline
Ryanair Holdings Plc agreed to buy an Austrian airline from former Formula One motor racing champion Niki Lauda. The company plans to eventually obtain a majority stake in LaudaMotion, the carrier’s holding company. Lauda will become chairman of LaudaMotion, and will oversee the rebuilding of Niki after losing the carrier a few months ago. Ryanair…
Pilotless Planes Are Near Reality
While the current generation has developed the technology to fly planes without a human pilot, their grandchildren will likely be the first to use it according to aviation experts. The reason? Because a human being is still critical in the safety trust equation. Even though some unmanned flights are foreseeable, most passengers depend intellectually and…
The Mobile Solutions Market Will Hit $1.7 Trillion
Worldwide spending on mobility solutions is forecast to grow 3.2 percent year over year in 2018, reaching more than $1.6 trillion, according to the latest worldwide market study by International Data Corporation (IDC). This growth is expected to continue through 2021 with investment on mobility-related hardware, software, and services surpassing $1.7 trillion as the market…
Lyft and GoMentum
Lyft, a competitor to Uber in the ride-sharing business, is making a bigger commitment to self-driving cars. They’ve just announced a partnership with GoMentum to test self-driving vehicles at GoMentum’s 5,000 acre proving grounds. Lyft believes that utilizing GoMentum’s facilities will help propel self-driving cars to greater visibility from the public and enhance their reputation…
Hyperloop Goes Into Hyperdrive
The race for the first super-speed transportation system is heating up with Hyperloop Transportation Technologies working on a plan for the United Arab Emirates. Competition is intense, though, with serial entrepreneur Elon Musk eyeing a high speed network between New York and Washington, D.C. Don’t forget Richard Branson, either, as he thinks about routes in…
Platform for Driver Monitoring and Fleet Management Applications
Smart Drive has released a device that offers complete out-of-the-box software support with no need for porting the OS, develop wireless drives, or obtaining certifications during development. The new Digi Connect Core 6UL is a compact size and includes sensors, GPS, and an LTE modem, for a standard 12-volt vehicle power outlet device enclosure, all…
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Shifts Focus From Cars to Pedestrians
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company initially planned for the Hyperloop to transport private cars at record speeds. Now, the company is refocusing the revolutionary transportation tech on moving pedestrians and cyclists in what could be a first for mass transit in the United States. The change in plan was announced via Twitter, where Musk detailed…
The Beekman Group Recapitalizes Air Medical Leader REVA and Partner Directional Aviation
An affiliate of New York equity firm Beekman Investment Partners recently completed recapitalizations of REVA, Inc., the globe’s largest fixed wing air medical platform, and its partner, Directional Aviation, LLC. Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group is operating as lender. REVA’s current management will stay at the helm and will maintain a significant stake in the…
Toyota Equips Tokyo Taxis With AI Program to Rival Rideshare Tech
Asian car giant Toyota is looking to outdo Uber by predicting demand for rides. By utilizing data gathered from smartphones, cab locations, climate conditions, and numerous other factors, Toyota believes they can optimize Tokyo’s entire taxi fleet. The project comes as a collaboration between Toyota, taxi-calling startup Japan Taxi, telecom corp KDDI, and Accenture Plc.,…
A Planned Logistics Facility in Illinois is Just One Part of a Boom in Rail Freight
The Jerseyville, Illinois Economic Development Council recently announced the start of construction on a $500 million center for logistics to be served via rail line. Construction on the Mid-American International Gateway Business Park is set to begin this summer. The 1,400-acre facility will handle logistics for semi-truck loading on the connected Kansas City Southern Railroad…
Renault Creates Autonomous Ride Sharing Vehicle
In the race to vehicle autonomy, competition is starting to heat up regarding the company with the best and most technologically advanced options for consumers. At the Geneva Motor show this year, Renault debuted their new EZ-GO, an electric autonomous car concept that riders can hail with an app similar to Uber and Lyft. The…
General Motors Brings Maven Program to Austin, TX
General Motors is sliding into the electric fleet game by expanding Maven, a zip-car style service, to Austin, TX, with 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs. This is good news for those in the freelance driving sector—the fleet will be available for rent starting at $229 per week, which includes unlimited mileage, maintenance, insurance, and limited charging…
Watch: United Airlines stops employee bonus lottery system
After an intense negative response, United Airlines will cease their plan to give out employee bonuses via lottery. The airline announced it would replace conventional bonuses with drawings for cars, vacations, and large cash prizes. Though the initiative was intended to show that United cared, the dissatisfied response from employees and customers was quick. Now…
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