Navman Wireless adds dynamic features to software

11 Mar 2010 09:00

Navman Wireless has updated its vehicle tracking system with complimentary real-time traffic information and street view maps.

The dynamic new features, provided by Google Maps, will enable companies using Navman Wireless's OnlineAVL2 software to more accurately determine off-site locations and better optimise journeys to and from customers and suppliers.

'In-depth traffic reporting, detailing traffic speeds, will ensure business and transport managers can improve their response times by routing their vehicles to avoid traffic congestion,' said Steve Blackburn, European vice president, Navman Wireless.

He continued: 'To help pinpoint driver locations and destinations, users can also toggle, at the touch of a button, between traditional mapping and aerial photographic images or zoom in to see detailed, high resolution, panoramic street views.

'We have introduced the new geographic functionality in response to customer feedback and will be providing it to them free of charge.'

Fiat targets firms with fleet-specific eco:Drive

10 Mar 2010 09:00

Fiat has launched a fleet-specific version of its eco:Drive system in the UK to help company car drivers save fuel and reduce emissions.

Launched by Fiat in 2008, eco:Drive helps motorists understand the impact of their driving in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions and offers suggestions on how to improve efficiency further by changing driving habits. It's estimated that an overall CO2 saving of about 2,600 tonnes has already been achieved.

Now the new application looks set to follow that trend into fleets with its ability to manage mileage and fuel consumption retrospectively, and offer suggestions on sustainable driving behaviour for company drivers in the future.

eco:Drive Fleet optimises the fuel consumption and the safety of company car and van fleets by measuring the mileage data for all vehicles (distance, time, fuel consumption) and shows the data for vehicles or drivers, either individually or collectively. The system also automatically updates the database with management costs and the mileage count for maintenance intervals; it evaluat... | read full article