2022 Jeep Wrangler Photo: IIHS Despite structural modifications made by the automaker, the 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4-door tipped over during a driver-side crash test conducted by engineers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Specifically, after striking the barrier used in the crash test, the 2022 Jeep Wrangler tipped onto its passenger side. The
Electric vehicles bring with them different safety challenges than traditional vehicles such as fire risks associated with high-voltage lithium-ion batteries. Photo: Unsplash.com/Michael Fousert Eight out of 22 electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers have successfully completed actions to improve EV safety based on recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in January of this year.
NACFE’s demonstration analyzed operational data for 13 different models of battery-electric trucks in actual fleets, including this Lightning Electric Transit 350HD van in New York City. Photo: Lightning eMotors The fleet electrification market is just getting started, particularly for trucks and vans. But with little on-road experience or operational data to reference, how do fleet operators make
Pedestrian traffic fatalities are on the rise in Georgia. Photo: unsplash.com/Yin Wong In 2021, pedestrian traffic fatalities increased a staggering 45.6% from 2019 and 23.8% from 2020, reports The Citizens. The numbers comes from a new analysis from the Governors Highway Traffic Association (GHSA) and clearly show that Georgia’s pedestrian fatality figures outpace the increase the
Giodano Sordoni, Xos’ COO and co-founder, talks to Chris Brown during a visit to Xos headquarters. Photo: Screen capture from Fast Forward videocast Electric-vehicle maker Xos recently unveiled new medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric models, upping its game on the heavier side of its Class 5-8 market focus. Shortly before that announcement, Chris Brown sat down
June 1, 2022 Distracted driving is a growing problem—NOCELL can help protect your employees, company and assets. NOCELL effectively mitigates cell phone usage while driving and enforces compliance with your corporate safety policy. NOCELL® is a commercial-grade solution that runs independently, as well as integrates into fleet telematics and fleet owner’s systems to effectively limit
In the U.S., nearly 43,000 people died in crashes in 2021. A recent analysis evaluates states for roadway danger. Photo: PxHere.com Mississippi ranks as the state with the most deadly roads, having scored the highest overall Road Danger Rating of 9.93 in a recent analysis from 1-800-Injured. To determine how dangerous a state’s roads are,
According to Toyota, the number of units affected by this additional suspension is approximately 50,000 units. Photo: Toyota Toyota issued a news release announcing more adjustments to its production plans due to the parts shortage. Toyota recently announced the suspension of operations at some domestic plants in Japan in May/June and the global production plan for
In a recent survey, 97% of contractors say that highway work zones are either as dangerous, or more dangerous, than they were a year ago. Photo: unsplash.com/Nicolas J. Leclercq Some 64% of highway contractors had motor vehicles crash into their construction work zones during the past year, according to a national survey of 500 contractors
A recent survey finds that advanced driver assistance systems that help with rear visibility are popular with drivers as they augment traditional features like side and rear-view mirrors. Photo: pixabay.com Over 50% of people said that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that take over some acceleration and braking functions in traffic jams make driving less
