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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2020

GM Releases eBoost Trailer for Faster Braking

With eBoost systems on both the truck and trailer and proper software to enable communication, the stopping distance of a truck and trailer improved by up to 20% from 60 mph to zero.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 23, 2020

How a Fleet Operator Builds an Electric Truck

XOS cofounders Dakota Semler and Gio Sordoni share their fleet origin story, the company’s purpose-built battery tech, and the right applications for truck electrification today.

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ArticlesJanuary 23, 2020

Understanding Working Load Limit When Securing a Load

Federal regulations (which might or might not apply to your operation) require the total ratings of all the straps you’ve used to be at least half the weight of the load you’re carrying.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2020

Major Companies Accelerate EV Fleet Transition Through New Alliance

Several fleets have joined the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance to advance their commitments to fleet electrification.

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Newsby Andy LundinJanuary 18, 2020

Highlights of Geotab Connect 2020

The Geotab Connect 2020 conference hosted approximately 1,500 attendees in San Diego, California, which was held Jan. 13 - 16, 2020 at the San Diego Convention Center.

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Photo Galleriesby Andy LundinJanuary 17, 2020

Geotab Connect 2020 Conference in Pictures

Geotab Connect 2020 was held Jan. 13 – 16, 2020 at the San Diego Convention center and centered on Geotab’s latest product features and telematics improvements, offered live training opportunities from in-house experts, and had ample networking opportunities with Geotab Resellers and Marketplace Partners.

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Newsby Eric GandarillaJanuary 7, 2020

Commercial Fleet Sales Rise 13.6% in December

Commercial fleet sales were up 13.6%, government fleet sales were down 1.6%, and daily rental sales were up 8.4%.

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Newsby Mike AntichJanuary 7, 2020

Severe Skilled Technician Shortage Triggering Higher Shop Labor Rates

The vehicle maintenance and repair industries are experiencing a skilled labor shortage as technicians in the Baby Boomer demographic retire in greater numbers than those replacing them. The skilled labor shortage requires shops to pay more for skilled technicians, which translates into higher shop labor rates.

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Newsby Mike AntichJanuary 7, 2020

Vehicle Complexity Increasing Fleet Repair Costs

New technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) require special equipment and training when service is needed, which create additional maintenance costs.

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Newsby Mike AntichJanuary 6, 2020

Fleets Struggle to Develop Policies Governing Take-Home EVs

Fleet managers say the integration of battery-electric vehicles (EVs) into nationally dispersed fleets is challenging due to regional variances in incentives, rebates, regional product availability versus national availability, and a limited infrastructure of recharging stations that is unevenly dispersed around the country.

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