Podcasts about automatic emergency braking

The administration has named their nominee to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – someone with a law-enforcement background. Also, Congress hears plenty about trucking issues. But earlier this week, OOIDA's Lewie Pugh gave them truckers' points of view. And truckers are telling Marty Ellis about truck rollovers from recent high wind incidents, and the ongoing technology vs. training debate. 0:00 – Newscast 10:01– Pugh offers the facts on major trucking issues 24:27 – What we know about the FMCSA nominee 39:25 – Rollovers from high winds have truckers' attention

A House subcommittee covered some of the biggest issues in trucking, from truck parking and increased size and weight to AEBs and overtime. Also, trucking singer Long Haul Paul is back with another road-related tune. Then, cargo theft continues to torment trucking. We'll explain what you can do to ensure your safety and avoid theft claims. And we're heading back to a normal freight market, with load availability up last week. 0:00 – Parking, AEBs, other trucking issues top hearing 10:01– Singer offers up another trucking tune 24:27 – What you need to know about cargo theft 39:25 – Heading toward a normal freight market

In this episode we talk with Jennifer Morrison director of vehicle safety with Mazda. Jennifer is also Communications Chair, Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) U.S. Department of Transportation. We also review the Infiniti QX60, discuss night driving glasses and have no idea about a EFI snowblower that goes through fuel pumps, but I will learn. 

In this episode we talk with Jennifer Morrison director of vehicle safety with Mazda. Jennifer is also Communications Chair, Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) U.S. Department of Transportation. We also review the Infiniti QX60, discuss night driving glasses and have no idea about a EFI snowblower that goes through fuel pumps, but I will learn.

The president ordered a freeze on proposed rules, including some that directly affect trucking. Also, we've talked about the high costs of predatory towing. But some truckers say the cost of regular towing is getting pretty high, as well. Then, an ATRI report says traffic congestion is getting worse – and it's also costing truckers a lot of money. And there's lots of optimism concerning the year ahead for the spot market. 0:00 – What trucking rules will Trump's freeze affect? 09:46 – Truckers concerned over rising towing bills 24:24 – Study says traffic congestion is getting worse 39:23 – Blue skies ahead for spot market? Some signs say yes

Automakers are still complaining that Automatic Emergency Braking is too impossible... while admitting that at least one Toyota already meets the new standard. The law and law enforcement is struggling with marijuana impaired driving. And Tesla makes it next to impossible to escape from one of their vehicles if they are on fire. Plus recalls.Donate!This weeks links:https://www.autosinnovate.org/posts/press-release/automakers-seek-repeal-of-biden-dot-flawed-aeb-rulehttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/nhtsa-orders-engineering-analysis-of-ford-bluecruise-after-crashes/ar-AA1xxpxahttps://www.autosafety.org/veterans-teachers-public-health-professionals-consumer-advocates-and-watchdog-groups-file-suit-challenging-the-doges-secret-operations/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/marijuana-driving-impairment.htmlhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/urban-infrastructure/transportation-infrastructure/ants-never-overtake-have-smart-traffic-sense-could-solve-urban-transport-challenges/ar-AA1xsHPdhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/self-driving-cars-dont-do-snow-goodyear-says-the-solution-is-smarter-tires-6ccf0e85https://www.ktvu.com/news/closer-look-tesla-cybertrucks-design-following-death-3-piedmont-studentshttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V006-1666.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2023/INCLA-PE23018-11022.pdf

Lease-purchase programs have been a target of a federal panel, but meanwhile, truckers still struggle with them. Also, the Biden administration has stated when it expects to have some new regulations out – but will that schedule hold water in 2025? Then, we reach deep into our archives for a look back at truckers' Christmas traditions. And Truckstop says signs point to better days ahead – but until then, it has some advice for weathering the storm. 0:00 – When can we expect rules on speed limiters, AEBs? 10:06 – Truckers still face big problems with lease-purchase 25:00 – Truckers tell us their Christmas traditions 39:51 – Happy days are here again – maybe in 2025

It's time to recap the family Thanksgiving dinner. There were a lot of expectations, were they met? Kelly has a couple notes, Lizz has no notes but is quickly learning that the holidays with a toddler is MUCH different than the holidays with an infant.  With the holidays in full swing, Kelly has some December advice - don't delay the joy. Go full glam with the red lipstick. Rock the sparkle shirt. In that spirit, she's throwing a party for the women in her life, no kids and no husbands. But first to decide the correct appetizers and cocktails to serve.  Then, it's time for an apology. Specifically to anyone victimized by Lizz's bone broth hot chocolate. Who knew a simple drink would cause so much haters?  In advice, Kelly and Lizz have a question from a listener that is struggling with presents for her in-laws. Since the family is growing she wants to cut back on buying for the adults and do a secret santa. The rest of the family isn't into the idea. How should she go about Christmas drama free? Plus, a question on buyers remorse and if it's okay to trade in so soon.  The tea in Industry News is piping hot with the battle for Automatic Emergency Braking. NHTSA says a rule requiring them in all new cars will save countless lives but the auto industry is pushing back. Who will win?  Finally in the Ditch the Drive-Thru, Kelly is attempting to make pizza dough from scratch and so far not loving it. Lizz is getting ready for a busy holiday season by stocking up on some frozen food favorites from Trader Joe's.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Read more about this year's Women in Auto Care Award WinnersMEMA and ACA 2024 Joint EV Trends and Outlook ForecastSubmit a Nomination for the MEMA 2024 Board of DirectorsIn this episode, Braxton Critcher delves into recent developments in the automotive repair industry. Braxton highlights Yelp's acquisition of Repair Pal for $80 million, which aims to expand its services. Lisa Foshee provides an update on the Repair Act, explaining its delay and the efforts needed to reintroduce it in the next congressional session. Additionally, AAA's research shows that automatic emergency braking in new 2024 vehicles successfully avoided 100% of forward collisions at up to 35 miles an hour.Got news to share? Email Braxton! Braxton@automotiverepairnews.com Thanks to our sponsor AutoFix Auto Shop Coaching! Schedule your free strategy session here: autofixautoshopcoaching.com

Speed limiters are just one of the issues in the House version of the annual spending bill, but the Senate version is very different. Also, Greg Frary of Truck Tractor Trailer walks us through the biggest investment you'll make as an owner-operator – buying a truck. And what happens if your state revokes your CDL? How does it happen? And what do you do? David Grimes of CDL Legal joins Land Line Now to answer those questions and more. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – The ins and outs of buying a truck 25:15 – Your options if your state revokes your CDL 40:23 – Speed limiters, other hot issues don't make Senate spending bill

OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh told Congress this week that to fix issues like speed limiters, AEBs and more, legislators need to listen to truckers. OOIDA Director of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes offers some analysis of the hearing. Also, Tom Crowley and Aron Lynch of OOIDA's Compliance Department discuss ways you can avoid having problems with brokers in the first place. And Delaware and California have legislation in the works to limit what can be done with autonomous vehicles. 0:00 – Pugh to Congress: It's time to listen to truckers  10:22 – Analysis: Congress drills down on high-interest trucking regulations 25:15 – How to avoid problems with brokers in the first place 40:23 – Two more states working to limit autonomous vehicles

The Auto Industry is once again against safety and is fighting NHTSA on Automatic Emergency Braking rules. Specifically the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and John Bozzella, for claiming new AEB rules are 'impossible' to implement while also admitting that they are in use today. Michael takes apart ARK Investments for their ridiculous take on Telsa and we delve into recalls with another entry from a Tesla CyberTruck.This weeks links:https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/auto-industry-pleads-with-biden-administration-to-reconsider-automatic-braking-rule/ar-BB1oOpy3https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/designers-must-make-vehicles-safe-for-everyone--not-just-drivers-and-passengershttps://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/2024-Q1-traffic-fatality-estimateshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/25/cruise-gm-new-ceo-marc-whitten/https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/nhtsa-urged-to-get-toxic-flame-retardant-chemicals-out-of-cars/https://safeintheseat.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-flame-retardants-in-car-seats/https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/13069a-ads2.0_090617_v9a_tag.pdfhttps://www.ark-invest.com/articles/valuation-models/arks-tesla-price-target-2029https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V442-3110.PDFhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/toyota-issues-a-recall-and-stop-sale-for-the-grand-highlander-and-lexus-tx/ar-BB1oFrU6https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V445-2784.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V444-2781.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V456-3775.PDF

Dr. Matt Markel, Business Leader, Radar & Autonomy Expert with experience at Waymo and in the defense industry joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the NHTSA mandate requiring AEB (automatic emergency braking) systems in all new light vehicles by 2029 and what impact this mandate will have on the development of autonomous vehicles.While the mandate doesn't specifically require LiDAR, Dr. Markel believes a radar+camera sensor fusion approach will likely be the dominant solution that automakers implement to meet this new regulation. He sees the mandate as a positive for wider adoption of radar, but doubts it will spur major radar technology breakthroughs since full autonomy (SAE Level 4) remains the real driver of sensor advancement.During the conversation, Dr. Markel raised concerns about the potential unintended consequences that the mandate could cause, such an increase in "false alarm" brake activations from the AEB systems detecting non-threats because of interference. If a driver finds the system not to be functioning correctly, the regulation restricts automakers from allowing drivers to disable the AEB system, which could create towing/repair headaches if the system suffers a failure. While the mandate aims to save lives, Dr. Markel argues the safety benefits will be small compared to the potential of full autonomy. He advises autonomy companies to "run their own race" and not be distracted by this regulation from their core SAE L4 missions which offer vastly greater safety upsides.Recorded on Tuesday, June 11, 2024Episode Chapters0:00 NHTSA AEB Mandate4:24 Radar Data Generation9:09 AEB Battery Draw12:49 Integrating Radar into a Vehicle Design 15:15 L3 vs L4 Debate24:26 Is the AEB Mandate a Distraction to L4 Goals?31:59 Unintended Consequences of AEB Mandate41:49 Impact of Slowing EV Sales on AEB Mandate42:57 Key Takeaways --------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™. The company has two businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy and Autonomy Economy podcasts as well as This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Braxton Critcher welcomes Lucas Underwood to discuss the implications of mandatory automatic emergency braking systems by 2029. Lucas shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities this new regulation may bring for repair shops, emphasizing the need for technological adaptation and advanced training for technicians. Additionally, he touches on the financial implications, predicting an increase in repair costs due to more sophisticated calibration requirements. Take a listen!00:00 Technology regulations cause concern but offer benefits.06:01 Auto repair shops facing financial challenges, raising prices.07:23 Technology in driving can have positive impacts.

In this episode, hear the latest news from the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration and a mandate for automatic emergency braking in all passenger and light vehicles. Additionally, you'll hear insights from a Lang Marketing survey on consumer preferences between dealers and independent repair shops, noting a competitive narrowing in perceived price gaps.  Thanks to our sponsor AutoFix Auto Shop Coaching! Schedule your free strategy session here: autofixautoshopcoaching.com

NHTSA has finally released a rule for Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). We've been asking for one since 2015 so... 3 cheers for NHTSA? But the rules don't go into effect until 2029. Ugh. On the plus side IIHS updated their AEB tests and car makers have a lot of work to do. We dive deep into AEB. And will 2024 be the year of the Tesla lawsuits? Maybe they shouldn't sell things with aspirational names like Autopilot when they keep crashing and killing people? Ford Blue Cruise is under investigation, Waymo says the bad driving of it's robotaxi was on purpose and we cover the latest recalls.This weeks links:https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/https://www.autosafety.org/av-bill-of-rights/https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/few-small-suvs-excel-in-new-iihs-front-crash-prevention-testhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywyCTIsNYis&t=3shttps://apnews.com/article/ford-blue-cruise-crash-investigation-deaths-4429651e132e3702a6a2a6a127aebbc2https://jalopnik.com/new-california-law-hopes-to-stop-robotaxis-from-dodging-1851447318https://futurism.com/self-driving-waymo-wrong-side-streethttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/federal-agency-investigates-effectiveness-of-recall-of-teslas-autopilot-systemhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/tesla-s-autopilot-and-full-self-driving-linked-to-hundreds-of-crashes-dozens-of-deaths/ar-AA1nIyP0https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/28/tesla-trial-autopilot-lawsuit/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V282-3386.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V288-7983.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2024/INOA-PE24011-11699.pdf

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Lisa Dent to explain why the National Highway Traffic Safety notified automakers that, by 2029, all new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. will be required to brake in emergencies automatically. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]

The Prove It Act would force federal agencies to think about the “little guy” when crafting new regulations. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Brad Finstad of Minnesota, joins the program. Also, looking ahead at speed limiter proposals, electric trucks and AEBs, we sit down with Land Line Magazine staff to discuss this month's issue. And the 2024 independent contractor rule is set to become final next month. We speak with OOIDA's advocacy counsel about what this could mean and how it could impact your operation. 0:00 – Newscast  10:00 – Finstad wants to stop regulators' ‘harebrained ideas' 24:52 – What to expect in spring: speed limiters, AEBs and more 39:54 – Some details of the new independent contractor rule

Federal meetings Thursday, Jan. 18 are tackling topics such as speed limiters, automatic emergency braking, autonomous trucks and lease-purchase plans, among others. Also, a wide variety of ages and experiences make up the OOIDA board. We recently spoke with two younger board members about the importance of being politically active in the trucking industry. And a renewed effort at the Missouri statehouse would tackle the issue of predatory, nonconsensual towing in the state. Meanwhile, competing bills in Indiana would either eliminate or increase the speed differential between cars and trucks. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07 – Feds examine speed limiters, other tech and lease-purchase 24:49 – Younger truckers stress need for getting involved 39:14 – Indiana may end or increase speed limit differentials

An automatic emergency braking (AEB) system uses multiple sensor technologies and subsystems that work together to sense when a truck is in a crash-imminent situation and automatically applies the vehicle brakes if the driver has not done so, or automatically applies more braking force to supplement the driver's applied braking. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini to explain AEB technology and discuss proposed regulation which would require automatic emergency braking on heavy vehicles in the U.S. Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for 35 years. Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com

Two states are acting to significantly increase the number of truck parking spaces within their borders. Wyoming is adding spaces to one location with a history of problems, while Indiana will add spaces to rest areas across that state. We'll talk with both states' DOTs to get the details. Also, 2024 is looking to be another big year for new regulations – and many of them do not appear favorable to truck drivers. We'll get a rundown from OOIDA Director of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes. And it's a new year, which means fuel tax rates are changing in many states. In a lot of those locations, the changes are automatic. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07 – Two states to expand truck parking 24:49 – Rules on speed limiters, broker transparency expected this year 39:14 – States change fuel taxes for new year

Annual spending bills now in Congress could block mandates of speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems. But can those bills make it through the House and Senate? Also, a dream delayed is not a dream denied. Trucker Robyn Roberts says that was her mantra as she pursued her dream inside the cab of a truck. Robyn joins the show to talk about her pursuit of a college degree after two successful careers, one of which was behind the wheel. And what are the most easily avoided tickets out there? We'll get a rundown on that and more from David Grimes and Alex Clark of CDL Legal. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07 – Grandmother pursues college degree while hauling freight 24:49 – The most easily avoided tickets 39:14 – Bill that would block speed limiter, AEB mandates held up in Congress

“Listen to the truckers.” That was the message several GOP lawmakers had for U.S. DOT administrators during a sometimes-contentious hearing this week, with a special focus on possible mandates of speed limiters and AEB systems. Plus, New York State officials are taking a crack at the truck parking shortage. We then give roses to those who are improving the lives of truckers and razzberries to those who aren't. And finally, a plea for the Supreme Court to turn down a case involving broker liability. 0:00 – Truck parking in New York State  10:19 – “Listen to the truckers.” 24:50 – Roses & Razzberries 39:20 – Broker liability case could be headed to SCOTUS

Wreaths Across America continues this weekend, with a couple million volunteers and supporters hauling wreaths to the gravesites of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. An OOIDA senior member, participating for the first time, says it was an opportunity he just couldn't pass up. Then, we have new insights into the DOT's timeline for possible mandates of speed limiters and more. We cover that, plus a hearing in the House, where GOP members pulled no punches in expressing concerns about those very same issues. 0:00 – Newscast  10:19 – Wreaths Across America 24:50 – New clues about DOT's mandate plans 39:20 – T&I hearing puts focus on speed limiters, AEB

As federal regulators move closer to proposed mandates of speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems, trucking industry stakeholders are circling the wagons – but do their arguments hold weight? Then, drivers each have their own standard maintenance list for their truck, but some items are frequently overlooked. Plus, details on a new ATRI survey dedicated to female truck drivers. And finally, a preview of our upcoming Truckers for Troops telethon. 0:00 – Newscast  10:09– Land Line Roundtable: mandate mania 25:02– Overlooked maintenance tasks 39:35 – ATRI women in trucking survey; Truckers for Troops preview

This conversation was started/inspired by a question asked on our last podcast. Why didn't we talk about the addition of Subaru's Eye Sight on the WRX TR? Mike Pettiford of Go 4 It Services was in the shop that day, and we talked about what might be going on with the addition of some of the new safety systems on new cars, and then we did some research and discovered some interesting things. Specifically about Automatic Emergency Braking systems, or AEB's. How many safety systems are now required to be on new cars? When are AEB's going to be required to be on all vehicles? Are these safety systems starting to take over? And do they all really work as well as advertised? Jon and Mike dive into all of these topics in this episode. For more about what Mike Pettiford is up to, take a look at: https://www.go4itservices.com/ Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned! If you would like to take a look at some of the pages mentioned in the video, here are some links: https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/automatic-emergency-braking-proposed-rule https://www.nhtsa.gov/technology-innovation/automated-vehicles-safety https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44067783/automated-emergency-braking-could-be-required-2028/

Congress is gearing up once again now that the House has a speaker. This means annual spending bills are on the move, which itself means some issues vital to truckers – such as speed limiters and automatic emergency brakes – are getting their day. Collin Long of OOIDA's Washington, D.C., office fills us in. Also, low compensation, the ongoing lack of truck parking and rising fuel prices were the top three concerns truck drivers noted in the American Transportation Research Institute's 19th annual Top Industry Issues report. And a museum in Dallas houses 120 years of motorized masterpieces that combine motorcycles and art.  0:00 – Newscast  10:07– Pay and parking are top issues in industry survey 25:00– Motorcycle museum preserves 120 years of highway history 39:28 – Spending bills may stall speed limiters, AEBs

The race has begun to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House. But the lack of a speaker has real consequences, including for truckers. We'll have the details. Also, a proposed rule to require automatic emergency braking systems in trucks has stirred quite a bit of controversy. But what are truckers saying about it? And girls in Wisconsin recently got a chance to explore the world of trucking. We'll hear from a trucking company that was one of the event partners and taught young women about the industry, safety and options for them in the trucking world. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07– Truckers: AEB mandate a danger to drivers, others 25:00– Teaching tomorrow's truckers 39:28 – Race for speaker affects trucking bills

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is kicking the can down the road again with regard to broker transparency. Plus, what's going on with the proposed mandates of speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems? Then, an over-the-road truck driver tells us how he made his dream of owning a monster truck a reality. And finally, a recap of the trucking issues discussed at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual conference and exhibition. 0:00 – Newscast  9:51 – Kicking the can down the road on broker transparency 24:38– Monster truck dream 39:33 – CVSA annual conference

The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is holding a hearing during Truck Driver Appreciation Week that OOIDA says is akin to a “kick in the teeth” to hardworking truck drivers. C.H. Robinson has big plans for Truck Driver Appreciation Week. And a whole host of new laws and rules related to trucking are now in effect in Texas. 0:00 – Newscast 9:54 – Regulatory Roundup: “kick in the teeth” 24:39 – Truck Driver Appreciation Week 39:33 – New rules and laws in Texas

The U.S. DOT is forging ahead with a proposed mandate of automatic emergency braking systems for heavy trucks. If the idea of another mandate gives you pause, there's a way to slow the process down. Then, OOIDA is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year – and life member Jim Bolton has been around for basically all of ‘em. As you might imagine, he's got more than a few stories to share. And finally, a preview the OOIDA Foundation's upcoming Truck to Success seminar and how it helps attendees develop a solid business plan. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – Regulatory Roundup: AEB mandate 24:50 – OOIDA life member shares stories 39:18 – Truck to Success: business plans

Pushback against separate proposals on speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems is growing. We'll talk about the big stories of the week – plus remember and honor the life of OOIDA board member Bob Esler. A new program is designed to help trucks stop at fewer traffic signals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We'll hear from Jennifer Sanders of the North Texas Innovation Alliance. Also, in Iowa, you can adopt, relocate and use a historic bridge. Brennan Dolan of the Iowa Department of Transportation explains. And it's the story of a Canadian truck driver who wrecked her truck in Pennsylvania, got hit with a DUI and then was fired by her trucking company. So why did an arbitrator order that company to reinstate her? 0:00 – Newscast.  10:06 – Pushback grows on speed limiters, AEB. 24:50 – Getting trucks through traffic lights. 39:18 – Why did company have to take back driver in DUI case?

It's good news, bad news when it comes to the spot market. The bad news: it appears we've finally hit bottom when it comes to rates and load posts. But the good news is that there's only one way to go, and that's up. Also, it's been a busy week in the news, with information breaking about automatic emergency braking, a new DOT number scam, Julie Su's nomination to be labor secretary and more. And a tentative deal for one company, and talk of filing for bankruptcy for another. We'll speak with DAT's Chief of Analytics about the current status of UPS and Yellow, and how it's all impacting the freight market. 0:00 – Newscast 09:55 – Spot market: The only way to go is up 24:24 – News roundup: AEBs, new scam and more 39:07 – How are UPS and Yellow affecting the freight market?

The government is moving forward with a proposed rule to require automatic emergency braking, or AEB, in trucks. OOIDA has some very real concerns about that. We'll get an update from Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA's Washington, D.C., office. Also, when it comes to fixing the truck parking crisis, all ideas are on the table, including one that would turn old drive-in theaters into safe spots for trucks to park. And as the EPA pushes strict new emission standards, a new report found that a majority of heavy trucks on the road are already near zero-emission levels. 0:00 – Newscast 09:55 – Turning old drive-ins into new parking 24:24 – Report: Many trucks already near zero emission 39:07 – OOIDA notes problems with AEB plan

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joins the show to talk about the department's newly launched Truck Leasing Task Force – and says it all comes back to retention and safety. New truck parking spaces are going in across the country thanks to federal grants and private enterprise. And tips on what owner-operators can do right now to gain an advantage in the up-and-down spot market. 0:00 – Newscast 09:55 – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg 24:24 – The Parking Zone 39:12 – Riding the ups and downs on the spot market

A new program is designed to help trucks stop at fewer traffic signals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Also, we don't have a bridge in Brooklyn we'd like to sell you, but in Iowa, you can adopt, relocate and use a historic bridge. The warning lights are flashing red for Yellow. The carrier is taking hits on multiple fronts right now. Our panel from Land Line Magazine discusses what's gone wrong and where things could be headed. And one of the most significant accomplishments of OOIDA in fighting for leased owner-operators has been the private right of action. So what is it, how does it work, and what has it done for truckers? 0:00 – Newscast 09:55 – Program would help truckers cruise through stop lights 24:24 – News roundtable: A red light for Yellow? 39:07 – A tool to fight for leased owner-operators

A proposal to require automatic emergency braking systems on heavy vehicles published earlier today. We'll discuss that – plus an agency within the U.S. DOT asking for input regarding hazardous material regulations – with OOIDA Director of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes. Also, a 300-ton kiln made its way from Italy to Arkansas recently. We'll talk with one man behind the mechanics of moving this 60-thousand-pound load to a hazardous waste company in Arkansas. And eight states have made changes to their fuel taxes; meanwhile, California has put new rules in effect intended to combat price gouging on fuel. 0:00 – Newscast 09:55 – Moving a mega-load 24:24 – Agencies propose requiring automatic emergency braking 39:07 – Changes to state fuel taxes

In the late 1980s, truckers staged a boycott of the state of Indiana in response to actions of state officials toward trucks. As part of our ongoing series on OOIDA's 50th anniversary, we'll take a look back at what happened and why with OOIDA President and CEO Todd Spencer. Also, the Land Line Magazine staff breaks down the biggest news of the week, including the proposed automatic emergency braking mandate, the possibility of hair testing and FMCSA's desire to target unsafe motor carriers. 0:00 – Newscast 09:25 – News Roundup: AEBs, hair testing and more 24:19 – Looking back on the Indiana boycott

Two federal agencies have announced action regarding automatic emergency braking – or AEB. And the proposal targets large trucks. Also, in Macon, Ga., an ordinance has stopped truckers from parking their trucks at their homes. And that has created a need for local truck parking. Stepping into that void are several companies offering pay parking options. Running through Labor Day, truckers who stop at TA & Petro travel centers have a chance to support the St. Christopher Fund. And concern about increased wrong-way driving incidents in Connecticut has spurred action at the statehouse and the state transportation department. 0:00 – Newscast 09:25 – Paid parking filling a void in Georgia 24:19 – Automatic emergency braking proposal is out 39:03 – Wrong-way drivers spur concerns in Connecticut

For our 50th episode we take a deep dive into Automatic Emergency Braking and NHTSA's proposed rule to make it required for all cars. We like that idea. Can they propose a rule for no angry drivers?Plus, Fred channels Mr. Bean and discusses more about the environmental details of electric cars and how we get power. In Recall Roundup we learn that Tesla's need steering wheels. Who knew?Linkshttps://electrek.co/2023/06/05/gm-ceo-tesla-lead-electric-cars-no-profitable-30-40k-evs/https://news.yahoo.com/18-wheel-robot-trucks-freeways-120029304.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/03/electric-vehicles-early-adopter-petrol-car-ev-environment-rowan-atkinsonhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/06/06/sorry-mr-bean-evs-are-better-choice/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCMN-23V380-2733.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V378-7777.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V385-2725.PDF

NHTSA begins the rule process to require automatic emergency braking that works even at highway speeds. That and more on episode 320 of Smart Driving Cars. Guest Roger Lanctot, director Automotive Connect Mobility, Global Automotive Practice at TechInsights joins Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartdrivingcars/support

AP correspondent Ed Donahue on Automatic Braking Requirement

The 135th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich. Today's topics include: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a formal investigation of a series of “phantom braking” incidents. On January 8, 2023, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Tesla, alleging that 2021 and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y were prone to stop suddenly due to the false triggering of the automatic emergency braking system. In the past four years, there have been a number of vehicles produced by various auto manufacturers recalled to correct primarily software issues with the automatic emergency braking systems for specific models. It is important for fleet managers to be aware of the possibility of phantom braking and to stay informed of the situation as new developments occur. Make sure you're signed up for the AF newsletter so you don't miss another State of the Fleet Industry video.

In this week's show, we've got updates on the whole independent contractor mess and the railroad contract negotiations. We'll also talk about the FMCSA's automatic emergency braking proposal, trucker taxes, and some new technologies, including a trailer load sensor and a new way to make home deliveries easier for the driver. All that, plus a major LTL company continues it's transformation and I'll tell you about OOIDA's Truckers For Troops campaign. This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: FMCSA cancels emergency hours of service waiver from FreightWaves.com IRS per diem rates for truckers stay the same from LandLine.media IRS new tax brackets and standard deduction could save families hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Now, for the bad news. from Marketwatch.com Rail firefighters and oilers vote to ratify labor agreement from FreightWaves.com Yellow plans to combine New Penn, Holland networks from FreightWaves.com DOL independent contractor definition could pose problems for truck fleets from FreightWaves.com Automatic emergency braking proposal slated for early 2023 from LandLine.media Wyoming DOT to try out automated variable speed limit program on I-80, Highway 28 from CDLLife.com Iowa DOT urges truckers to park at scale houses, promises no inspections or waking drivers from CDLLife.com Pennsylvania Senate committee advances electric-powered trucks rule from LandLine.media Solera's Spireon Introduces Next-Gen Cargo Sensor from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) Last mile isn't enough anymore — it's time to look at the last 100 feet from FreightWaves.com Pilot Flying J opens new travel center, completes eight remodels from LandLine.media Love's achieves a major milestone as they open a new truck stop in Oklahoma from CDLLife.com OOIDA gears up for Truckers for Troops campaign from LandLine.media Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast on iTunes? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

California approves digital license plates, automated driving deaths increase, what's going on with Automatic Emergency Braking and Sensor Fusion (not a prog rock band). Plus we'd really love it if NHTSA started some regulations around AEB, automated driving and well, any auto tech from the last 20 years.Help us continue and become a supporter.

In today's show, we'll be talking about averting a major railroad strike, absentee voter info by state, trucker blitz results and automatic emergency braking testing, a Pony Express-style trucking startup, new healthy eating options, truckers and overtime, some really weird recalls, and much more. As for listener feedback, Trailrider shares his thoughts on drivers not having any hours-of-service rules, while Shy Guy gives me an opportunity to recommend some of the podcasts I'm currently listening to. This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-397-0934 to learn more. News Links: 17 million CPAP masks recalled for ‘serious' safety issue involving magnets from CDLLife.com Western Star trucks recalled for hood issue from LandLine.media We haven't completely dodged a ‘disastrous' rail strike, rail workers say from FreightWaves.com Truckers' overtime bill introduced in Senate from LandLine.media Over 16,000 CMVs and drivers taken out-of-service during nation's biggest trucker blitz from CDLLife.com Kentucky targets commercial motor vehicles with driver-focused cameras from LandLine.media Automatic braking systems ineffective at night spotting pedestrians, study reveals from LandLine.media Cummins signs up Werner for 500 hydrogen internal combustion engines from LandLine.media Pony Express-style freight? Startup hopes to shorten long hauls, transform rural America from OverdriveOnline.com TA to offer truckers more healthy food options at Country Pride and Iron Skillet restaurants by the end of 2022 from CDLLife.com How to make sure your vote gets counted as deadlines approach from OverdriveOnline.com Listener Feedback: I mention three of my favorite podcasts: Stuff You Should Know Planet Money The Newsworthy Search for them in your favorite podcast app! Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein 

Automatic Emergency Braking, another system without any standards but it's a good thing, phantom braking, never drive on the George Washington Bridge and Michael is the worst salesperson.

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Automatic Emergency Braking systems - or AEB for short - are a hot topic in the commercial vehicle industry, which means there's also some confusion over exactly what they are, how they work, and what they actually do. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini for a discussion of AEB, providing insight, context, and understanding of the technology.

Carmakers are moving quickly to deploy Automatic Emergency Braking well before the 2023 deadline.  We received a status report today. We talk about it with David Friedman, a Vice President at Consumer Reports, and former acting National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During this episode, teens get big time help in choosing used wheels; taxi divas fill a niche during the pandemic; automatic emergency braking for big rigs may save your life. 

Show #720   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Sunday 8th March 2020. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   Welcome to a new PARTNER EV-RESOURCE.COM...For the EV Curious, For the EV Newbie and For the EV Pro. Check out The EV Resource podcast on youtube too.   Welcome to a new EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MARTIN CROFT DORSET TRADESMEN   PORSCHE DESTINATION CHARGING Porsche is investing in establishing a global charging network: The “Porsche Destination Charging” programme includes a total of 1,035 AC EV charging stations in around 20 countries. The installation of a further 900 is planned by the end of this year. The charging points are located at selected hotels, airports, museums, shopping malls, sports clubs and marinas. Porsche customers with a Taycan or plug-in hybrid models can charge their vehicles for free at these sites. Porsche provides programme partners with free charging hardware. Individual companies as well as corporate groups are invited to apply online to join the programme.   GENESIS EXPECTED TO ELECTRIFY ENTIRE LINEUP: TRADEMARKS FILED "Genesis reportedly trademarked six model names for electrified cars (most likely all-electric). The first one is expected in 2020.. According to the latest news from the KEEA, Genesis (one of the brands of Hyundai Motor Group) intends to electrify its entire car lineup. The rumor is that the Genesis eG80 midsize SUV will be introduced this year, but initially only in a limited volume (around 5,000) in the South Korean market." reports InsideEVs   eGV70 (compact SUV) eGV80 (midsize SUV) eGV90 (large SUV) eG70 (compact sedan) eG80 (midsize sedan) eG90 (flagship sedan)   https://insideevs.com/news/402940/genesis-electrify-entire-lineup/   KUKA SECURES CONTRACT WORTH MILLIONS Here's an article sent in by Phil Roberts of Electric Future: "In the fourth quarter of 2019, KUKA won the contract for the planning and supply of a fully automated battery pack line: a major double-digit million euro order. Starting 2021, battery systems for fully electric vehicles in the premium segment will be manufactured in this production facility." Now, can you think of a U.S. electric car maker which wants to make it's own cells? "KUKA is implementing its comprehensive technological know-how as well as over fifty KUKA industrial robots to meet these demands, encompassing the supply, cleaning and measuring of the battery frames, checking the battery modules to be installed, application of the thermal compound, assembling and fastening the individual modules in the battery frame, electrical contacting, sealing and screwing on the housing cover, and finally the leak test and quality inspection at the end of the line."   https://www.kuka.com/en-de/press/news/2020/03/batterie-pack-linie   TESLA MODEL Y LENGTH, WIDTH, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, OFF-ROAD FEATURES EMERGE "Specs for the Tesla Model Y are finally available. We now know its length width, height, off-road ability, weight and so much more. Learn more about the new details here." says InsideEVs: "First deliveries of the Model Y are now just days away, yet up until now, dimensions for the vehicle remained unknown. It was just a guessing game, with some people going so far as to stand next to Tesla's various vehicles and take a photo to gauge the Y's size. Overall Length: 187 in or 4,750 mm. Overall Width including mirrors: 83.8 in or 2,129 mm. Moving on to some newly confirmed features, the Model Y comes with what's called Off-Road Assist. This selectable feature does the following: "Adjusts traction control to optimize performance off-road. Some Autopilot safety features such as Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Avoidance features are not available when Off-Road Assist is enabled." Last, but not least, a new image confirms that the Model Y will have a power liftgate with a height of opening that's customizable."   https://insideevs.com/news/402992/tesla-model-y-size-weight/   MIIT VERIFIES XPENG P7 EV RANGE OF 706 KM (439 MILES) NEDC "China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) has verified Xpeng’s P7 electric sports sedan’s driving range to be NEDC 706 km (439 miles). It is the longest range among electric vehicles available in China." says Green Car Congress: "The XPENG P7 model listed in the MIIT announcement is the RWD version, with 196 kW maximum power, 390 N·m peak torque and 12.5 kWh/100km power consumption. The P7 is built on the Smart Electric Platform Architecture platform (SEPA). The Xpeng P7 is equipped with the latest generation of a prismatic battery pack with 80.87 kWh capacity and an energy density of 170 Wh/kg. It integrates an electric motor, transmission and control system in its high-performance 3-in-1 electric drive system. The Xpeng P7 will be officially launched and delivered to the Chinese market in 2Q 2020."   https://www.greencarcongress.com/2020/03/20200307-p7.html   BYD TO BRING FIRST FLEET OF PURE ELECTRIC TRUCKS TO ECUADOR BYD announced the recent signing of a deal to bring the first fleet of electric trucks to Ecuador. On February 21, representatives from heavy-duty transport company Transcarsell and BYD Ecuador signed a contract for the acquisition of 20 electric trucks capable of transporting large multimodal containers. The first truck will be delivered in August 2020, and the rest in 2021. The heavy-duty pure electric truck is equipped with world-leading lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries that have a lifespan of 15 years and a range of 150 kilometers on a single charge, complementing the truck’s integrated drive shaft and a unique control system developed by BYD. The electrohydraulic power system greatly facilitates steering and gives them a load capacity of 31.5 tons.   SPANISH PLUG IN SALES "The Spanish plug-in market continues on fire, hitting 2.912 units in February, up 96% YoY, this market second best result ever, after the record 3.265 units registered in the previous month of January, while looking at market share, last month reached 3%, keeping the 2020 PEV share at 3.3% (1.9% BEV), while BEVs remain the majority of sales (58%), aligned with last year result." says EV-Sales: "As for last month best sellers, the #1 Renault Zoe scored 317 registrations last month, a good result that allowed it to strengthen its leadership.  Good news also for the runner-up Peugeot 208 EV, that registered 227 units in February, allowing it to gain significant ground over its stablemate, the #3 Peugeot 3008 PHEV."   http://ev-sales.blogspot.com/2020/03/spain-february-2020.html   BENTLEY CEO THROWS DOWN HYBRID GAUNTLET TO POLITICIANS "Bentley Chairman and CEO Adrian Hallmark has thrown the challenge to UK politicians to grant hybrids a stay of execution instead of banning them along with petrol and diesel engines by 2035." reports CAR magazine: "When asked to speculate on what will happen in 2035 when the UK’s proposed ban on internal combustion engines comes into effect, Hallmark said that while the deadline is achievable, the resulting demonisation of hybrids could do more bad than good in the interim."   https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/hybrid/bentley/   QUESTION OF THE WEEK ANSWERS ED CORTEEN I would like a V to G (vehicle to grid charger) please, why? Much cheaper than having to invest in another battery, use the one you have!   Dan from Canada I would put a fast charger at the French River Provincial Park in Ontario. There are currently no fast chargers between Parry Sound and Sudbury along Ontario Highway 69.   And then..."The new Ivy charging network is planning a fast charger at Key River, near French River Provincial Park!"   KARL CRAMER I'd love L2 chargers at the parking lot of my gym. You do the thing you're supposed to do and get a decent charge when you're done. I currently have a free charger a 10 minute walk away from my gym. I know, poor me.   MARK RICHARDS I would want a 350kW charge station in downtown Denver.  I drive uber, and sometimes need a boost.  I have a Bolt now, but will likely upgrade when GM comes out with some newer EVs, so I'll be able to take advantage of the higher speeds. I hope Charge Point is doing this for one lucky listener of yours, and I hope it is me.   BILL BURGAR I'd put 100s of 3pin sockets in long term parking at airports. All sockets limited to 6 amps i.e. enough to fully charge any car over a few days or a week while you are away - very cheap to do and ensures that there are spaces with sockets for everyone with an EV. Maybe do the same but with 13amps per socket for all railway station car parks.   GIL ROSADO I think my dream charger would be a charger that plugs into a standard wall outlet. To get around the slow charge speeds, it would actually be a battery that you leave plugged in all the time. When you hook up your car to it, it uses the charge in the battery to speed up the charging. You could install this charger anywhere where there is a standard wall outlet, and should be enough to charge your car fully overnight (8-10 hours) if you are charging at home.   DARREN FINDLAY  I’d like some chargers installed at work, even a few weather proof 3 pin plugs would be good. A trickle charge is better than nothing at all! I’d also like to see chargers in all public car parks. I’d even be happy to pay more to park in an area dedicated to electric cars – it may even cut down on the ice-ing issue!   Mia Oppelstrup In response to this week's question of the week, with no concern for cost the one place I'd like a (DC fast) charger is between two US landmarks that are currently impossible to drive between in an EV: Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore. There is one Tesla charger but the way it's placed you still wouldn't quite make it to the park and back to the charger. 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Show #665   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Monday 13th January 2020. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   Oh my goodness! NEIL E ROBERTS AND LEANNE, FROM SUSSEX EVS, have increased their support! They were already EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS but that’s amazing, thank you.   400,000 GERMAN JOBS AT RISK IN SWITCH TO ELECTRIC CARS "The shift to electric vehicles could cost 410,000 jobs in Germany by 2030, daily Handelsblatt reported on Monday, citing government advisers." acccording to a Reuters report: "In engines and transmissions’ production alone, around 88,000 jobs will be at risk, the newspaper said, citing a report by the National Platform for the Future of Mobility (NPM), an advisory council for the government. Electric cars’ engines are made of fewer parts and require less maintenance than combustion engines, which will result in layoffs, the report was quoted as saying. Vehicle production will be further automated and will not be sufficient to support the current level of jobs, Handelsblatt said, citing NPM’s Chairman Henning Kagermann. In 2018, employment in the car industry in Germany reached 834,000, its highest since 1991."   https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-autos-emobility/more-than-400000-german-jobs-at-risk-in-switch-to-electric-cars-handelsblatt-idUSKBN1ZC0N2   VW CONFIRMS ID.3 WITH BIGGEST BATTERY SEATS ONLY FOUR "Thanks to Battery Life, we have learned a few new things about the upcoming Volkswagen ID.3, which will be handed to the first customers in Summer 2020." says INsideEVs: " Volkswagen says that it will manage to deliver cars in the Summer of 2020 and there is no change in the timingThe German manufacturer currently is producing the first batch of ID.3, which is stored on special parking lots and will be tested by the employees. Photos of such facilities were provided by the German EV rental company nextmove in its video. olkswagen has confirmed that the 1ST edition cars will be available only with single-zone climate control (the two-zone climate control will be available later). It was also confirmed that there will be no park-assist feature in the first edition cars (there are parking sensors and automatic emergency braking though). The biggest thing seems to be the news that the ID.3 will be a five-seater only in two battery versions: 45 kWh and 58 kWh, while the 77 kWh battery will be a four-seater. Moreover, the biggest battery pack can not be combined with a panoramic roof. The reason for that seems to be weight - it would be too high with the assumption of the fifth passenger."   LARGEST ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM IN UNITED STATES LAUNCHING IN VIRGINIA From Cynthia at CleanTechnica: "Dominion Energy has partnered with local Virginia school districts to begin replacing diesel buses with 100% electric school buses in phases. No phase can come too soon, so CleanTechnica wishes all school districts a rapid rollout after the initial 50 launch the program. Children are more sensitive to air pollution than adults, and it hurts them and their studies." She writes: "The buses can be used as batteries for the grid or for electricity use off the grid as well. Dominion Energy shares, “When not in use, they can be tapped as an energy resource through vehicle-to-grid technology. If energy needs are high or if renewable resources are intermittent, the batteries can provide stability to the grid. During a power outage or emergency, the batteries could serve as mobile power stations.”1,050 electric buses could provide enough energy to power 10,000+ homes."   https://cleantechnica.com/2020/01/12/largest-electric-school-bus-program-in-united-states-launching-in-virginia/   ASTON MARTIN REPORTEDLY KILLS RAPIDE-E ELECTRIC CAR PROGRAM "After officially launching the “production version” of its first electric car last year, Aston Martin has now reportedly killed its Rapide-E electric car program." according to electrek: "The British automaker unveiled a prototype of a Rapide converted with an all-electric drivetrain, the “Rapide E,” back in 2015. Two years later, they started working with Williams Advanced Engineering, the tech division of the Williams Formula 1 team, to make the vehicle’s electric powertrain. Last year, we saw one of the first production prototypes of the Rapide E and Aston Martin officially launched the car at the Shanghai Auto show in April 2019. Now almost a year later, the company is reportedly canceling plans to produce the vehicle and it will instead shift the program into an EV research project."   https://ww.electrek.co/2020/01/13/aston-martin-rapide-e-electric-car-kill-program/#   UFODRIVE ADDS LONDON AND BERLIN TO TESLA RENTAL SERVICE "The electric car rental company UFODrive is expanding into further cities. The Tesla Model 3 and Model S are now available for rent at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin and at three London locations." reports electrive: "The electric vehicles are picked up and returned at fixed stations.   Anyone in Berlin who wants to rent an electric car for a day can now do so at Potsdamer Platz in the “Mall of Berlin” multi-story car park. The company has entered into a partnership with APCOA for this purpose. The Tesla Model 3 is now available in the parking garage for 99 euros and the Model S for 149 euros per day. The price always includes comprehensive insurance policy and three additional drivers. In London, UFODrive will initially start with three locations (Park Lane/Marble Arch, Oxford Circus and Westfield). In order to be able to offer the vehicles at fixed stations here as well, a partnership was entered into with Q-Park, among others. For the Tesla Model 3 a price of 109 pounds per day."   2020 NISSAN LEAF STARTS AT $31,600 "Nissan has announced the pricing for the 2020 Nissan Leaf in the United States. The 2020 Leaf comes in S, SV, and SL trims. The S and SV are offered in Plus versions with larger battery packs. The SL only comes in plus version. The cheapest 2020 Nissan Leaf is the Leaf S with the 40 kWh battery pack that will sell for $31,600 plus the $925 destination charge." according to Slashgear.com: "Moving into the Plus range sees the Leaf S Plus with a 62 kWh battery starting at $38,200. Leaf SV Plus starts at $39,750, and the Leaf SL Plus costs $43,900. There are some key changes made to all 2020 Leaf models, namely Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on all models. That includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Warning Lane Departure Warning, and High Beam Assist. All Leaf models also get Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Lane Intervention, and Blind Spot Intervention for the 2020 model year."   https://www.slashgear.com/2020-nissan-leaf-starts-at-31600-13606641/   TESLA MODEL 3 PRICE DROP RESULTS IN SURGE OF ORDERS IN CHINA "The spike in interest from Chinese citizens also comes after Tesla announced an over $7,000 price decrease for its Made-in-China Model 3. The strategy was used by Tesla to undercut popular local automakers and fellow premium segment rivals in China." says Teslarati: "Twitter user and Tesla enthusiast @Ray4Tesla uploaded numerous photos of the Taiguhui Tesla Experience Center in Shanghai this past weekend, showing the location filled with people looking to order their electric vehicles. Reports from local media state that hundreds of Model 3s are being ordered at each store per day and 1,200 are being ordered in China daily."   https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-order-surge-china-price-drop/       NEW QUESTION OF THE WEEK The MYEV.com Question Of The Week…   Which car company would you like to see doing more to embrace electrification? And why?       I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 229 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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This week we give our first impressions of our new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai's all-new 2-row SUV. There has been a lot of breaking news concerning NAFTA deals between the United States and Mexico. Our experts break down what it could mean for your next car purchase, and why there is no need to run out to the dealership just yet. Finally, we answer audience questions on automatic emergency braking, how to protect your car wheels and tires in a low-profile car, and guide a teenage car enthusiast on what vehicles his parents should lease next.   ---------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:29 - NAFTA Debate   04:38 - 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe   09:33 - Question #1: Automatic Emergency Braking   12:18 - Question #2: How to Protect Your Wheels and Tires   16:30 - Question #3: What to Buy Next ----------------------------------- Hyundai Santa Fe Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/santa-fe/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ilxcZv1rw   Volkswagen Alltrack Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/volkswagen/golf-alltrack/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwfm63Ts1k   Volkswagen Tiguan Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/volkswagen/tiguan/ Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTm6ObWKOdY Infinity QX50 Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/infiniti/qx50/   Acura RDX Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/acura/rdx/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwDUhPCbio4 ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez  Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

This week we give our first impressions of our new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai's all-new 2-row SUV. There has been a lot of breaking news concerning NAFTA deals between the United States and Mexico. Our experts break down what it could mean for your next car purchase, and why there is no need to run out to the dealership just yet. Finally, we answer audience questions on automatic emergency braking, how to protect your car wheels and tires in a low-profile car, and guide a teenage car enthusiast on what vehicles his parents should lease next.   ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:29 - NAFTA Debate   04:38 - 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe   09:33 - Question #1: Automatic Emergency Braking   12:18 - Question #2: How to Protect Your Wheels and Tires   16:30 - Question #3: What to Buy Next ----------------------------------- Hyundai Santa Fe Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/santa-fe/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ilxcZv1rw   Volkswagen Alltrack Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/volkswagen/golf-alltrack/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwfm63Ts1k   Volkswagen Tiguan Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/volkswagen/tiguan/ Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTm6ObWKOdY Infinity QX50 Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/infiniti/qx50/   Acura RDX Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/acura/rdx/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwDUhPCbio4 ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez  Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

This week we give our first impressions of our new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai's all-new 2-row SUV. There has been a lot of breaking news concerning NAFTA deals between the United States and Mexico. Our experts break down what it could mean for your next car purchase, and why there is no need to run out to the dealership just yet. Finally, we answer audience questions on automatic emergency braking, how to protect your car wheels and tires in a low-profile car, and guide a teenage car enthusiast on what vehicles his parents should lease next.   ---------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:29 - NAFTA Debate   04:38 - 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe   09:33 - Question #1: Automatic Emergency Braking   12:18 - Question #2: How to Protect Your Wheels and Tires   16:30 - Question #3: What to Buy Next ----------------------------------- Hyundai Santa Fe Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/santa-fe/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ilxcZv1rw   Volkswagen Alltrack Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/volkswagen/golf-alltrack/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwfm63Ts1k   Volkswagen Tiguan Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/volkswagen/tiguan/ Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTm6ObWKOdY Infinity QX50 Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/infiniti/qx50/   Acura RDX Web: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/acura/rdx/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwDUhPCbio4 ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez  Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

Wednesday 9th May 2018. TESLA ADDS NEW INTERIOR FINISH OPTION TO S & X For those buying a new Model S or Model X, and you'd be forgiven for thinking Tesla only make a Model 3 if you're reading the headlines, there are some tweaks showing up in the configurator. CNET reports: "A new update that applies to every Model S and X interior is the addition of a darker finish on interior accent trim pieces. There's also a new "Oak Décor" finish available in conjunction with the "Cream Premium" interior. The automaker told Electrek that the interior changes will be implemented starting today, and vehicles currently in the preproduction process will be included in the shift." Electrek adds: "the Cream Premium and Black textile option (last two) are now being made unavailable for the Model S and Model X performance models."   TESLA MODEL X SWEEPS AAA’S TOP GREEN VEHICLE AWARDS FOR 2018 Meanwhile, staying with those Teslas, AAA’s Top Green Vehicle Awards for 2018 has gone to the Model X in three categories. Teslarati report: "The all-electric SUV won the awards for Best Overall Green Car, Best Green Car Over $50,000, and Best Green SUV/Minivan. The Tesla Model S 75D earned AAA’s award for Best Large Car."   MODEL 3 NOW AUTO-DIMS And not to leave out the baby brother Model 3, there's a new firmware update to look out for. It's v8.1 and - round of applause - it's auto dimming lights. The option on the screen reads OFF, PARKING, ON or AUTO and then beneath that, AUTO HIGH BEAM. So it will adjust the lights according to its surroundings and ensure you don't dazzle oncoming drivers. There's also a toggle button on the screen to shift from streaming, to radio, to phone. Add that to the heated seats recently activated, and Automatic Emergency Braking.   MERCEDES EQC SPOTTED "The Mercedes-Benz EQ C has been caught waiting at a stoplight, which provided a great view of the upcoming electric crossover" according to an article by Motor 1. It comes from a minute long video posted on Youtube, and the car is in full camo. I must admit I did a double take because I would expect the SUV style of electric car to follow a common design language of having a short stubby front, or cab-forward as Jaguar’s design head honcho Ian Callum calls it, to maximise cabin space. However the shots which are supposed to be the EQC look make it look like a really long bonnet, or hood.   AUDI TARGETS 800,000 EV SALES BY 2025 As major car makers look to the next 5 to 7 years, for building platforms and supply chains, Audi wants to sell 800,000 full electrics and hybrids per year, by 2025. Reuters say: "Audi declined to provide details about how many fully battery electric, and how many hybrid cars it will sell by 2025. Last year, it sold about 16,000 semi-electric vehicles and it still lacks a fully electric model in its lineup. The Ingolstadt, Germany-based brand, which delivered 1.88 million cars globally in 2017 currently offers three plug-in hybrid vehicles. In August, Audi will launch the e-tron sport utility vehicle, its first all-electric model."   JAGUAR TO SUPPLY 200 ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR CHAUFFEUR SERVICE AT HEATHROW AIRPORT 200 chauffeur-driven Jaguar I-PACE's will ferry passengers to and from the airport and, in the process, instantly create the largest chauffeur-driven fleet of electric vehicles in the UK. Heathrow already has one of the largest corporate electric vehicle fleets in the UK, and the highest density of charging infrastructure in Europe.   HIGH POWER CHARGING IN ALL FORMS WITH PROTERRA Maker of buses Proterra is getting in on the act of fast charging, with new solutions compliant with the latest standards up to 500kW, all buses using the CCS plug for charging. Some of the buses here in the UK use overhead charging too, in this case I think Proterra are talking about overhead conductive charging.   1 IN 5 AMERICANS SAY THEY'LL BUY AN ELECTRIC CAR "One in five Americans say they are likely to buy an electric car for their next new vehicle, according to a survey from AAA. That's up from 15% who said they were likely to buy an electric car last year." say CNN. The biggest reasons given were environment, then lower costs, and access to carpool lanes. And that's interesting because there was a survey earlier this year which surveyed existing EV drivers, and the Environment came further down the list of reasons they were driving them, with costs and performance at the top of the list.   ELECTRIC HIGHWAY FOR ITALY Italy is making a shift towards electrification, and the power company ENEL plans on installing 4,000 charging points across the country by 2022, 1,200 of which will be fast chargers. From Milan in the North down to Rome, drivers have chargers every 60mins of driving. Alberto Piglia, head of Enel's e-mobility unit, explained to CNN's Supercharged. "We know electric users like myself are mainly urban users, but we also want to move around for the weekends or travel around, so we've started to build infrastructure all around the country. Since last September people can go from Rome to Milan because we installed 30 charging points around the motorway. But we haven't stopped there because we are continuing to put infrastructure (so that) people are able to move around Italy" CNN continue: "Enel is investing between €100 million ($122 million) and €300 million ($366 million) in the project"   MARGOT ROBBIE IN NISSAN FILM And finally the Aussie actress Margot Robbie is the star of a new film for Nissan and the LEAF. Nissan said "[Margot] has composed an open letter to encourage people to make more sustainable energy choices. Margot, who performed the surfing sequence herself, is seen enjoying the early morning waves as she talks of creating a “better world for ourselves and everyone who comes after us”. Talking about the film, Margot said: “I hope I can play a small role in inspiring people across the globe to explore alternative forms of energy and make the switch to drive a better future for everyone. The point is, we can all make a difference and we don’t need to wait for others to do it for us.” Gareth Dunsmore, Electric Vehicle Director, Nissan Europe said: “Our LEAF and e-NV200 models are not only cleaner drives, they become mobile energy units too – the used batteries from these vehicles are put to good use as part of our xStorage energy storage solution which provides power to homes and even football stadiums across the world.”   I’d love to spread the word about electric cars so, if you can, share this somebody who might be interested. You can listen to every previous episode of this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Stitcher, and the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically. It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. 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