Onboard Dynamics Receives $3M to Advance CNG Fueling

Onboard Dynamics, Inc., an Ore.-based developer of CNG refueling solutions, has received $3 million in public and private funding to improve engines that would allow cars to run on CNG and bring them to the market.

Fleet Management Systems in Australasia Predicted to Grow 15% by 2023

The fleet management market in Australia and New Zealand is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% from almost 0.9 million units in 2018 to nearly 1.8 million by 2023.

Ford Launching Ranger Pickup in China

Ford Motor Co. will sell the Ranger mid-size pickup truck in China in 2018 as part of the automaker’s pursuit to grow the country’s emerging pickup market, the company announced.

ADAS Tech Development Grows Despite Slowdown from COVID-19

The global market for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is expected to reach more than $67 billion by 2025, growing more than 10% each year, though automotive sensor growth has been slowed by COVID-19.

ChargePoint Expands Focus on Fleet EV Charging

ChargePoint is expanding its EV charging services in the commercial fleet space following a recent partnership with FSG Smart Building, which provides building automation solutions for the commercial market.

Freightliner Will Begin Assembly of the Mercedes-Benz-Designed Sprinter in its Manufacturing Plant in Gaffney, SC

JD Power Survey Puts Clean Diesel Over Hybrids

Given a choice, more consumers indicate they would select a clean diesel engine over a hybrid electric engine to power their next vehicle, according to the JD Power and Associates Clean Diesel Market Assessment Study.

Vehicle Donation Write-Off Advisable Before December 31

December 31 is the deadline for taxpayers to write off the fair market value of a vehicle donated to charity. Under new legislation effective January 1, taxpayers must use the vehicle’s actually sale price from wholesale auction in deductions for charitable vehicle donations.

King to Leave ADESA; Accepts Position with Synergy Marketing Group

After nearly four years as ADESA’s market research and public relations manager, Beth King has accepted a position with Synergy Marketing Group, an Indianapolis-based public relations agency.