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Nobody Asked Me, But...by Sherb BrownFebruary 25, 2015

What Being a Green Fleet Means Today

In changing and expanding Green Fleet Conference to the Fleet Technology Expo, group publisher of Automotive Fleet and Green Fleet Sherb Brown, explains how the concept of being “green” has evolved since launching the event about 8 years ago.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2015

GM’s Car-to-Car Communication Named 'Breakthrough' Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has selected General Motor's vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology for its annual list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies for 2015.

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NewsFebruary 20, 2015

NHTSA Urged to Mandate Truck Crash Avoidance Technology

Highway-safety lobbies have petitioned the NHTSA to require forward collision avoidance and mitigation braking systems on all new trucks and buses rated at 10,000 pounds or more GVW.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffFebruary 19, 2015

BMW's 2014 i3 EV Hatchback

The BMW i3 electric car, first introduced for the 2014 model year, is an innovative step forward in EV technology with its carbon fiber, plastic and aluminum structure. It provides an EPA-rated range of 81 miles in normal driving mode on a full charge. BMW also offers a range-extending model. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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NewsFebruary 17, 2015

Lightning Hybrids Debuts Hybrid Step Van

Lightning Hybrids, developer and manufacturer of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses, will introduce the application of its first emission-reducing brake regeneration technology on a walk-in box truck.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2015

Senator Worries Vehicles Are Vulnerable to Hackers

New vehicles that have fully adopted Bluetooth and wireless internet technology leave themselves open to hackers, according to a new report from U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.).

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NewsFebruary 9, 2015

Video: Ford Debuts Stability Control on 2015 Focus

Enhanced transitional stability technology, available on the 2015 model-year Focus, can help deliver better handling in highly dynamic driving maneuvers.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Auto Driveaway Talks Future After Acquisition

Boosted by new investors, the vehicle transportation company is putting capital to work to expand its services, particularly its use of new technology.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2015

Fleet Technology Expo Replacing Green Fleet Conference

Although no longer named Green Fleet Conference, the first-annual Fleet Technology Expo in August will include education on alternative fuels, while two additional session tracks — Fleet Analytics and Heavy Duty — will expand the available education and expo floor offerings.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2015

All-New Fleet Technology Expo Set for August

Replacing Green Fleet Conference & Expo traditionally held in October, the first annual Fleet Technology Expo is for all fleet types looking for ways to improve operational efficiencies.

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