Telematics is one of many technological advancements that have emerged in recent years. It utilizes the internet of things (IoT) and has many different applications for the transportation industry.It's expected that the Global Fleet Telematics Systems Market will grow to $69.57 billion by 2023-2027,...
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Automotive Trends report recorded carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at an all-time low in 2020. For all new vehicles, the emission rate fell by 7 g/mi to 349 g/mi. Fuel economy reached an all-time high, too, increasing by 0.5 mpg to 25.4 mpg. The report...
It's alarming to see old television footage of parents holding their babies in the front seat with a seatbelt nowhere in sight. Fast forward to 1998 and front airbags became mandatory in all vehicles. Hidden dashboard/steering wheel inflatables, the airbag is meant to protect the driver and the front...
The Auto Start/Auto Stop (AST) technology is a system that shuts off a vehicle's engine when it's idle to save fuel and reduce emissions. It's designed to automatically turn on when you press the accelerator pedal again. The idea behind this technology is that if you keep your car idling,...
In the past, when a driver had to find a parking spot, he or she would have to spend time circling the lot looking for available space. Nowadays, drivers can simply step out of their car and watch it park itself. This is made possible by sensors in the car that automatically scan for an open spot and...
Most of us are aware if not have already jumped on the electrical bandwagon that's driving us into a supposed "cleaner" future. But just how far are we to saving the world?Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming one of the most popular transportation options in the United States. They're...
There have been a few news stories in recent years about hackers who have tried to take control of a car's functions. The most famous incident involved a Jeep Cherokee, which was apparently hacked by a teenager who used an iPhone and $1,500 worth of equipment to gain access to the vehicle's entertainment...
Our cars have evolved in a powerful way over the past century. Control our grandparents only dreamed about is now a standard for most vehicles. In 2021, the average car in the US was around 250 horsepower (hp), a huge jump from the average in 1981 of about 102.1 horsepower. Honda has now released...
Greening is excited to be an exhibitor at the 40th Annual SAE Brake Colloquium, September 25-28, in Grand Rapids, MI.The Colloquium is the place where like-minded people can come together and talk about the latest developments in the field of braking systems. The conference hosts speakers from all over...
Yes, it's true. California has announced that manufacturers will no longer be able to sell new gasoline-fueled vehicles in the state within the next decade. As reported by The New York Times, these new laws which will join the many other strict emission standards will be accepted by California Air...