With cumbersome aftermarket device installations and lack of integration with car rental software, telematics hasn’t been easy for car rental. RentalMatic’s Thomas Brady outlines how and where this is changing.
MyMiX Tracking leverages mobile phone technology to enable real-time tracking of drivers while also recording, measuring, and enabling real-time self-correction of risky driving behavior events.
The virtual conference presented deep dives on how data is fostering intelligent fleets. The seminars, panel discussions, and networking sessions covered connected cars, electrification suitability, OEM-embedded modems, telematics market trends, the rise of third-party data integrators, the migration to 5G, and video telematics.
Fleet IoT Automation is designed to drive efficiencies via pre-built digital workflows for logistics, leasing, rental, and shared mobility, as well as corporate and government motorpool fleets.
Ford’s BlueCruise system is an SAE Level 2 driver-assist technology similar to Tesla Autopilot. Yet unlike AutoPilot, Ford’s Hands-Free Mode does not require a driver’s hands to stay in contact with the steering wheel, unless prompted by vehicle alerts.
The new Zubie Dashcam combines in-cabin and forward-facing video recording capability with GPS driver monitoring technology, delivering consolidation.
The partnership will help drive new mobility business models for Localiza such as a subscription-based car rental program.
Through this partnership, Geotab and Telefónica will provide the Europcar with seamless access to engine data, driving behavior, and GPS location.
The digital key solution is engineered to enable public, corporate, leasing, and government fleets to better pool and optimize their assets while integrating with telematics data.
Waymo will outline its plans to integrate its autonomous solutions into the trucking and goods delivery markets. Tesla, along with a fleet client, will share how the EV manufacturer is working with fleets to support their electrification efforts.
The improved user experience is designed for business, rental, and loaner fleet applications, and are particularly beneficial for larger fleets.
The online forum will provide information on automated driving systems and granular data on testing activities. Beep, Cruise, FCA, Local Motors, Navya, Nuro, Toyota, Uber, and Waymo have signed on as the first participants.
The system update expands Tesla’s carsharing and ride-sharing capability with a window into the functionality of an autonomous carsharing service.
The partnership continues Zubie’s expansion of its partnership network that includes rental and dealer loaner software providers and a vehicle recovery company.
The largest windfalls from autonomous services won’t come from making driverless cars or advertising in them. Look instead to what Google does best when disrupting and democratizing technology.
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