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Costs driving fleet management evolution: Teletrac Navman
Software-as-a-Service

Costs driving fleet management evolution: Teletrac Navman

A Teletrac Navman survey has revealed rising fuel costs, disruption due to COVID-19, and supply chain issues are the top challenges fleet operators face.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2023
Micro Focus and Jaguar TCS Racing renew their partnership
Cartech

Micro Focus and Jaguar TCS Racing renew their partnership

Micro Focus will provide software and services to Jaguar TCS Racing and help it secure a better season in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
Uber and Splend partner for reducing emissions in Australia
Cartech

Uber and Splend partner for reducing emissions in Australia

The deal with leading vehicle financing platform Splend will see the first 500 of their new electric vehicle fleet arrive on New South Wales roads.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2022
TeamViewer and Hyundai Motor sign new strategic partnership
Cartech

TeamViewer and Hyundai Motor sign new strategic partnership

TeamViewer and Hyundai Motor have signed a strategic partnership with the hopes of accelerating digital innovation within an automotive smart factory.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles
Cartech

Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles

The cybersecurity company has announced VicOne - dedicated security for the electric vehicles and connected cars of today and tomorrow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Geotab?
Internet of Things

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Geotab?

Geotab, a global player in IoT and connected vehicle space, discusses its innovation, work on EVs, and efforts to fight climate change in APAC.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021
Spark IoT network enables Evnex to bring EV chargers to rural Aotearoa
Internet of Things

Spark IoT network enables Evnex to bring EV chargers to rural Aotearoa

EV charging company Evnex is on a mission to roll out more charging stations in rural parts of Aotearoa, thanks in part to Spark's extension of its IoT network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021
BlackBerry QNX embedded in over 195 million vehicles, increase of 20 million from previous year
Cartech

BlackBerry QNX embedded in over 195 million vehicles, increase of 20 million from previous year

Strategy Analytics finds BlackBerry QNX software is now embedded in over 195 million vehicles, an increase of 20 million from the year before.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
The Warehouse Group expands EV fleet with introduction of EV trucks for home deliveries
Data Analytics

The Warehouse Group expands EV fleet with introduction of EV trucks for home deliveries

The trucks add to the Group's expanding fleet of light electric vehicles and will operate in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2021
Charging infrastructure: The key for electric vehicle take-off
Cartech

Charging infrastructure: The key for electric vehicle take-off

Charging infrastructure, expected to grow at 24% CAGR and reach USD $40 billion by 2030, is crucial for the mass adoption of electric vehicles, says IDTechEx.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 9th May 2020
BlackBerry QNX to power Damon Motorcycles CoPilot warning system
Cartech

BlackBerry QNX to power Damon Motorcycles CoPilot warning system

BlackBerry QNX will power Damon Motorcycles' CoPilot warning system across its electric motorcycles, introducing advanced safety features at CES.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2020
Tesla's Cybertruck shatters windows, share prices & expectations
Cartech

Tesla's Cybertruck shatters windows, share prices & expectations

It's a design that's reminiscent of blocky 80s and 90s videogames of yesteryear, but Tesla is seriously serious about its newest product, the Cybertruck.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification plan
Cartech

Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification plan

Jaguar Land Rover to accelerate electrification, announcing new all-electric vehicles at Castle Bromwich plant, securing thousands of UK jobs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

EVs to emit forest sounds and choir music to warn pedestrians
Cartech

EVs to emit forest sounds and choir music to warn pedestrians

Near-silent EVs are up to twice as likely to have a collision with a pedestrian as a result of the difficulty in hearing them approaching.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike
Cartech

And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike

New Zealand's Electric Cargo Trike, created by six industrial design students, wins the James Dyson Award for solving urban delivery challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Cartech

Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport

Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier
Cartech

Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier

A Trade Me survey reveals 74% of Kiwis considering an EV for their next car, up from 50% last year, but high costs remain a major hurdle.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019