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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

Clean Fleet Report

Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. Imagine getting more stable steering, reliable engine/motor starts and better tire traction. By staying on top of maintenance routines, you’ll prevent several mechanical issues. That’s why auto repair and maintenance practices should be a priority.

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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

Green Car Congress

Since the introduction of General Motors’ fleet telematics solution, OnStar Vehicle Insights, fleet managers have received nearly 3.5 Vehicle Health: Provides vehicle mileage, oil life and fuel efficiency, as well as preventative service prompts and maintenance notifications.

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Kia Motors integrating Google Maps into 2nd-generation UVO eServices telematics system

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors America (KMA) will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s UVO (“Your Voice”) eServices telematics system, introduced in November 2012 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Alibaba’s One Wheeled Magic! Single Wheeled Electric Motor Cycle

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We have been continuously talking about the perks and advantages Electric vehicles bring to the table such as, being environment friendly, cost-effectiveness, less maintenance, etc and we all are familiar with these advantages electric vehicles have over conventional gasoline-powered vehicles. The battery takes 3 to 12 hours to fully charge.

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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

Blink Charging

Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. However, at low speeds, an EV’s tires will not make enough noise to be heard by pedestrians and their electric motors only emit a low hum.

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IMI calls on UK Government to invest £30M in hybrid and electric vehicle training; affordability issue

Green Car Congress

In the UK, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on the UK Government to make a £30-million (US$37-million) investment in specialist electric and hybrid vehicle training for thousands of maintenance and repair technicians in the independent retail sector. —Steve Nash, IMI CEO.

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Why Is Short-term Car Leasing Preferred Over Long-term Leasing?

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A long-term car lease refers to a contractual agreement between a lessor (usually a leasing company or dealership) and a lessee (an individual or business) in which the lessee agrees to use a vehicle for an extended period, typically two to five years, in exchange for regular lease payments. What Is a Long-term Car Lease?

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