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Mar 17, 2016

TELEMATIC FOR HEAVY TRUCKS * UAE

* Dubai’s RTA to make telematics mandatory for heavy vehicles

-- Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to make telematics devices mandatory for heavy vehicles, it said in a statement. Authority is setting up a centre to monitor for violations... The project, which would make connected data-collection devices compulsory in larger trucks and lorries, is part of a national strategy aimed at reducing accidents caused by heavy vehicles... Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA’s Licensing Agency added, that the RTA is in the final stages of setting up a smart monitoring centre fitted with monitors and systems linked with the devices fixed on heavy vehicles. The centre will communicate with the RTA’s road patrols to identify violating vehicles... Through stricter monitoring, the project aims to minimise the financial, human and environmental impacts of heavy truck violations... In addition, the RTA is also rolling out a mechanism to calculate the risk rating for vehicles using data provided by technical inspections, the remote detection of faults, and the annual technical inspection... Vehicles are awarded a rating of zero for no faults detected during an inspection. Meanwhile, non-compliant vehicles will be given points for each fault, and a final rating out of ten will be assigned... 
(Credit: RTA - The new project aims to minimise the impact of heavy truck violations)   --  Dubai - MEConstrution News, by Jerusha Sequeira - 15 Feb 2016

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Aug 17, 2015

INTELLIGENT TELEMATICS for TRUCKING INDUSTRY * USA

* Washington - Applied driving techniques and intelligent telematics target driver safety. Big data delivers payback for small fleets
-- While the marketing push around telematics systems and big data solutions has been aimed at large fleets—with the payback multiplied by the number of trucks—owner-operators and small fleets stand to benefit as well... Following their presentation at a recent press event to outline the new partnership between Zonar Systems and Daimler Trucks North America, Zonar President and CEO Brett Brinton and Chief Strategy Officer Mike McQuade sat down with Fleet Owner to explain how the telematics tools they are developing make sense for even a single truck operator... The Zonar package has two components: the “black box,” which Brinton compares to a flight data recorder in aircraft and which transmits data to cloud storage and also has the capacity to talk to other devices; and a dedicated, versatile mobile tablet to access, process and display the data that’s collected in the cloud... And that data can pay in a number of ways. Improving fuel efficiency. While some advantage is gained by making sure the engine is maintained for optimal performance, getting the best performance out of drivers is where the real money is...
(Photo: Zonar 2020 7-inch tablet) -- Seattle, WASH, USA - Fleet Owner, by Kevin Jones - Aug 14, 2015

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May 6, 2015

TRUCKING TELEMATICS FLEET * USA: In 2014 14.7 million CV telematics bases installed

* Texas - Affordable trucking telematics sparks interest among fleets


-- North America and Europe will continue to lead in terms of commercial vehicle (CV) telematics adoption, but will focus more on advanced solutions such as video surveillance... Positive telematics adoption trends will also be seen in India, China and South Africa, where the CV market has been growing. Similarly, the Latin American and Turkish markets will benefit from their proximity to North America and Europe, respectively... New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Strategic Outlook of Global Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market in 2015, finds that the installed base of CV telematics stood at 14.7 million in 2014 and estimates this to reach 37.9 million by 2020... The study covers segments of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles. Light CVs contributed to nearly 60 percent of the telematics installed base last year, even though medium- and heavy-duty CVs were the prime revenue-generating segments in countries like India and China... 
San Antonio, TXS, USA - Trucking News - May 6, 2015

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Jul 24, 2013

TELEMATICS SYSTEM: Fuel Save Partner by Shell * UK

* England - Shell introduces in-cab screen for FuelSave Partner

London,EN,UK -Transport Engineer (UK) -23 July 2013: -- Shell's advanced telematics system for heavy goods vehicles, dubbed FuelSave Partner, now comes with the option of an in-cab screen, as of today Philip Williams, head of Shell Commercial fleet UK, explains that the tablet device connects directly to Shell FuelSave Partner, and allows communication between transport fleet managers and their drivers. He says it tracks vehicle fuel consumption, as well as driver performance, and helps fleet managers to identify areas for operational improvements, claiming a potential of up to 10%... Post-trip reports can also be provided, allowing drivers to analyse their performance, in terms of excessive idling, over-revving, acceleration, braking and use of cruise control...

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Feb 19, 2011

Telematics * UK - For All Vehicles

Telematics will be a part of all vehicle manufacturing by 2013-2014


London,UK -Telematics Update -February 3, 2010: -- Telematics and mobile resource management building profitability in the fleet and asset management fields. 4M fleet units in Europe by 2014... Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela security of cargo key component of telematics tracking. China and Asia are in early stages of market development in M2M (Machine to Machine) and MRM (Mobile Resource Management) technology... Saturated U.S. cell market causing companies to search additional revenue sources through vehicle telematics... Embedded modems in vehicles and equipment could reach 1K to 2K%...

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Jun 20, 2010

TELEMATICS * Australia - Potential of in-vehicle telematics untapped

Ranging from satellite navigation systems to hand held computers, electronic diaries or cold store sensors, the potential of in-vehicle telematics has failed to be tapped

Sydney,NSW,Australia -ATN, by Anna Game-Lopata -June 15, 2010: ... So says the National Transport Commission (NTC) which has risen to the challenge by releasing a draft strategy aimed at promoting the national regulation of in-vehicle telematcs- or ‘smart technology’ used in the road freight sector... The NTC strategy, developed in consultation with government, unions and industry, aims to create an environment where ‘real time’ information can be routinely shared between parties in the supply chain to improve efficiencies... Despite the benefits of the technology, uptake has been slow among smaller companies. However, NTC Senior Manager Safety, Dr Jeff Potter, says consistent policy will provide the confidence smaller players need to make the required investment... Nevertheless, Potter maintains national regulation should facilitate in-vehicle telematics uptake for the broader benefit of the economy, society and the environment... (Photo: A "wireless communication platform" for a truck)

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Apr 2, 2010

TRUCKMAKERS' NEWS * USA /MATS - Pete launches new in-dash telematics and infotainment system

Louisville,KY,USA -Truck News (CAN) -29 March 2010: -- Peterbilt trucks will soon be available with an in-dash telematics and infotainment system dubbed SmartNav... The system features truck-specific navigation, telematics, phone, audio and camera capabilities all controlled using an in-dash touch screen display... The truck-specific GPS is provided by Garmin and will warn drivers of important information such as bridge heights and weight restrictions. Drivers will also be able to use an optional modem to connect to the Internet during their travels. The phone will be voice recognition-enabled and can log calls, store contact info and enable text messaging... The system will also be used to communicate information about the truck, such as pressure, torque, horsepower, fuel use, idle-time and current fuel flow rate...



* MATS: Cummins says its EPA2010 engines showing well


(Photo: The Cummins ISX11.9 is coming later this year)

Louisville,KY,USA -Truck News (CAN) -29 March 2010: ... Cummins officials kicked off the Mid-America Trucking Show by revealing more than 2,500 EPA2010 engines have been built and put into service and that some major fleets are enjoying double-digit fuel economy gains over previous engine designs... Cummins has been tracking nearly 240 variables on many of its field test engines, using a proprietary datalogger that provides engineers with a steady stream of data. The goal is to identify and address potential problems before the products are rolled out, execs explained... Cummins now has 2010 engines available in 180 vehicle installation applications with more than 60 vehicle manufacturers, the company said...

(Photo: The QuickCheck 5200 tool features a processor that's twice as fast as the previous model, Cummins announced)

Cummins' EPA2010 engines will use exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), a single variable geometry turbocharger and Cummins' selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system...

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Telematics on Vehicles * WORLDWIDE

* UK - Telematics Could Set Insurance Rates Based on Driver Performance

London,UK -Telematics Update -March 25, 2010: -- Insurance premiums currently based on group models. Include age, gender, credit score and driving record. Telematics can monitor and report actual driving behavior. Could serve as basis of 'pay-how-you-drive' car insurance model... Insurance telematics transmits real-time driving data to insurers. More accurate picture of driving behavior used to set fairer rates... Law-abiding, fuel-conscious drivers would be rewarded w/ low premiums... Hard-braking, fast-accelerating maniacs would get stuck w/ higher ones... New services could be offered to insurance customers. Same devices offer real-time navigation, vehicle diagnostics, and in-car entertainment... In 2010 there have been exciting developments—in South America, with Brazils GDP and its automotive sector continuing to blossom in spite of the global recession; in Asia, where the governor of Singapore is pushing for a GNSS-based road pricing system; in Europe, where the European Commission is finally moving with eCall; and in America, where states like California are championing pay-as-you-drive regulations as a means to reduce emissions...


* USA - NHTSA Rushing to Catch Up With Industry. Regulations may emerge that include black boxes and collect data from crashes

Washington,DC,USA -Bloomberg - March 26, 2010: -- US vehicle recalls related to electronic systems have tripled. Investigations quadrupled in past 30 years; surge in use of computers to control functions... Recalls related to electronics averaged 34 per year this decade, up from 11 annually in 1980s. Defect investigations rose to 12 per year from 3 in that period... NHTSA complaints about electronics rose 50% from mid-1990s to 3,798 annually this decade. Complaints involve automakers throughout the industry... First industrywide microprocessor modules were engine control units required in 1981... National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has failed to keep pace w/ technology. NHTSA has 2 engineers out of 125 who specialize in electronics... Agency lacks regulations for auto electronics. Rules governing accelerators written in 1973; last updated in 1995... David Champion, director of testing, Consumer Reports, says "The proliferation of features in cars has really passed NHTSA by and caught them somewhat unprepared"...


* USA - Compute Your Way Through Traffic

Seattle,WASH,USA -Forbes, by Jon Bruner -1 April 2010: -- Inrix navigation software gets its predictions about traffic congestion down to a science... Inrix's service is becoming a selling point for navigation device makers looking to stand out in an increasingly commoditized market. As more drivers get directions from GPS-enabled cellphones rather than specialized devices, services and data will take on new importance... Standalone GPS units can also receive Inrix data provided they have some kind of cellular or radio link... Inrix's primary customers are other businesses rather than consumers directly, though it released an iPhone app (followed by a similar one for Android) in 2009 that gives consumers direct access to real-time traffic data and advanced routing that takes traffic into account... Inrix sells its data to more than 90 companies including MapQuest, Clear Channel Communications and Ford, which forwards its data to SYNC-equipped vehicles... Inrix follows traffic activity on 1.3 million miles of road in 16 North American and European countries. Traditional methods can only cover 10,000 miles. The difference is that Inrix has nearly 2 million sources of information, including every taxi cab in New York City as well as trucks and commercial vehicles across the country. Computers in these vehicles send speedometer readings and location information wirelessly to Inrix, which collects as many as a million data points every minute. Inrix also receives data from 400 public and private sources, like transportation departments' traffic sensors... (In Pictures: Navigating Your Way Though Traffic)

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Aug 24, 2007

TELEMATICS for TRUCKMAKERS

* Europe - More than just vehicle monitoring
Historically, truckmakers took a somewhat vehicle-centric approach to telematics, but these days some have much more to offer operators

London,UK -M. Logistics, by Sharon Clancy (Originally published May/June) -23 Aug 2007: -- ... Four truck makers continue to be enthusiastic promoters of on-board telematics: DaimlerChrysler, MAN, Scania and Volvo. DAF, Iveco and Renault all have offerings too, but they report only a lukewarm response from UK operators... On the Continent they have been more successful, possibly because operations are different over there. Distances travelled are longer, for instance, so there is more urgent need to find a backload. On the other hand, high UK fuel prices means the return on investment for UK operators should be quicker... The good news is that the truck makers have realised that important though vehicle and driver data is, in modern transport and logistics operations vehicle users need simple and cost-effective ways of accessing it, preferably in real time. They also recognise that the ability to re-route vehicles in real time has a role in reducing fuel consumption by cutting out unnecessary mileage... Establishing themselves as the communication portal between vehicle and base could help spread the telematics message to more small and medium-sized operators, encouraging more of them to experiment with applications that may benefit their bottom line, including re-routing and navigation... (Photo by circdata)

* USA - Tired Truckers Kill People But Some Still Resist Electronic Logs
Milwaukee,WIS,USA -The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety -(originally published) August 12, 2007: -- Mile for mile, trucks have fewer accidents than cars. Car driver usually at fault when car, truck collide in serious accidents... But: Significant percentages of commercial truck drivers disregard work limit rules: About 12% of long-haul truckers doze at wheel, and hundreds of people die each year in collisions involving tired truck drivers. FMCSA only requires electronic logs for few particularly egregious violators. Safety advocates, insurance companies, some of largest trucking firms, NTSB, enforcement officers favor electronic logs. FMCSA estimates change would cut violations 50%... Critics argue FMCSA should replace paper logbooks w/ electronic system. And independent drivers object to technology as invasion of privacy... Europe already requires electronic log equipment on new trucks. ...

* UK - FTA wants LGV friendly sat-nav
London,UK -Road Transport, by David Harris -24 August 2007: -- Manufacturers of satellite navigation systems are being asked to give more help to truck drivers because so many LGVs are becoming stuck after being sent down unsuitable roads. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) wants manufacturers to start producing equipment to warn truck drivers if roads are likely to be too narrow or take them to somewhere where they might get stuck, unable to go forward or turn around... The FTA wants the makers of sat-nav systems to incorporate more specific information in future, including: vehicle width, height and length restrictions any relevant LGV bans kerbside loading and unloading restrictions plus recommended truck routes. The association says that information on truck parks, driver facilities and public weighbridges would also help avoid problems...

* UK - Car-based satellite tracking systems should be banned from trucks
London,UK -Road Transport -24 August 2007: -- The FTA was right today to call on the telematics industry to develop “truck friendly satellite navigation systems". The problem is that systems developed for cars are not only useless but actually dangerous when used in heavy commercial vehicles... Until recently there have been no electronic maps with weight, height and width restrictions. Using a car system in a truck is dangerous because it is likely that the vehicle will be taken on a route where it will either be stuck or the driver will ignore a restriction... The problem is that truck drivers are buying their own car satellite tracking system and using them on trucks. Some companies, such as Christian Salvesen, have sacked drivers after hitting bridges while using these car systems systems. Mapping suitable for trucks is just being introduced... Meanwhile operators should ban car style satellite navigation systems from heavy truck cabs...

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