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Toyota reimagina la experiencia de compra de vehículo nuevo con una solución de venta minorista completamente en línea

Desde las búsquedas casuales hasta el despacho del vehículo, la experiencia de venta minorista SmartPath de Toyota ofrece a sus clientes flexibilidad en el modo en que rentan, financian o compran su nuevo Toyota

PLANO, Texas, 1 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) ha presentado oficialmente la siguiente versión de la experiencia de venta minorista SmartPath, que permite a los clientes flexibilidad en el modo en que adquieren su próximo Toyota. Mediante un trabajo colaborativo codo a codo con concesionarios a lo largo de todo Estados Unidos para integrar minoristas en línea y en tienda, TMNA asumió la responsabilidad de conducir la investigación y el desarrollo de un programa de venta minorista integral con el fin de ofrecer a los clientes la oportunidad de rentar, financiar o comprar su nuevo vehículo sin la necesidad de asistir físicamente al concesionario.

Desarrollado en colaboración con Toyota Financial Services (TFS) en respuesta a las cambiantes preferencias de compra de los clientes, Toyota comenzó a probar SmartPath en 2019 para ampliar su presencia minorista, al ofrecer una experiencia de compra flexible que resulta conveniente, interactiva, conectada, transparente y personalizada. El virus de la COVID-19 aceleró la demanda de transacciones digitales por parte de los clientes, tendencia que se vio reflejada en una reciente encuesta referente a las compras digitales, que arrojó que dos de cada tres clientes prefieren comprar un vehículo por vía 100 % en línea¹.

La tecnología SmartPath de Toyota ubica el proceso de adquisición del auto en manos del cliente, por medio de una experiencia de usuario integrada en Toyota.com, buyatoyota.com, el sitio web del concesionario y la tienda física del mismo. Los clientes pueden elegir la vía más adecuada para ellos al iniciar su viaje en línea, guardando su progreso en el «garage digital» para retomar desde el punto en que lo dejaron en el concesionario, o para completar su compra con su concesionario SmartPath completamente en línea.

Al utilizar SmartPath, los clientes tienen mayor control sobre la manera en que compran su vehículo, un acceso más transparente al inventario actual y cotización en tiempo real, además de flexibilidad para comprar en el momento y de la manera que deseen.

Para los concesionarios Toyota, la nueva tecnología se integra con el inventario actual, el sistema de gestión de relación con el cliente (CRM) y directamente con el financiamiento a través de TFS, lo que permite a los asociados de ventas la oportunidad de comprender de mejor manera lo que los clientes desean y necesitan, a la vez que pueden acceder a herramientas que les ahorran tiempo, analítica avanzada y gestión avanzada de clientes que permite al concesionario continuar el proceso desde el punto en que el cliente lo dejó en la plataforma en línea.

«Nuestro objetivo es asegurarnos de crear la mejor experiencia para nuestros clientes y para nuestros concesionarios,» señaló Jack Hollis, vicepresidente sénior de Automotive Operations, TMNA. «Conforme las expectativas de nuestros clientes evolucionan, SmartPath proporciona a nuestros concesionarios la tecnología necesaria para superar esas expectativas. Nuestra misión conjunta es hacer que la experiencia de cotizar, comprar y ser propietario de un Toyota sea tan sencilla y tranquila como conducir uno».

Los clientes de SmartPath tienen la opción de finalizar su compra mediante una visita física, o bien una cita virtual, con el concesionario.

SmartPath está disponible actualmente para clientes de selectos mercados a través de más de 50 concesionarios, con la apertura de 50 concesionarios adicionales para esta primavera y planes de incorporar agresivamente al mercado más concesionarios SmartPath a lo largo de 2021. La nueva experiencia integral en línea de SmartPath, que se amplía para permitir a los clientes completar sus compras en línea, se implementará mercado a mercado desde mediados de febrero de 2021.

La nueva experiencia de venta minorista en línea estará también disponible para clientes de Lexus, por medio del sistema Monogram de Lexus. Puede obtener más información acerca de Monogram aquí.

Acerca de Toyota:

Toyota (NYSE:TM) ha sido parte del tejido cultural de los Estados Unidos durante más de 60 años y está comprometida con el desarrollo de la movilidad sostenible de última generación a través de sus marcas Toyota y Lexus, además de sus casi 1,500 concesionarios.

Toyota ha creado una enorme cadena de valor y emplea directamente a más de 36,000 personas en los EE. UU. La compañía ha contribuido con el diseño, la ingeniería y el ensamblaje de clase mundial de más de 30 millones de automóviles y camiones en nuestras 9 plantas de fabricación, que para 2021 serán 10, cuando entre en operación su empresa conjunta de producción en Alabama.

Para ayudar a inspirar a la próxima generación a seguir una carrera en campos basados en STEM, incluido el de la movilidad, Toyota lanzó su centro de educación virtual en www.TourToyota.com que ofrece una experiencia de inmersión y la oportunidad de visitar muchas de sus instalaciones de fabricación en los Estados Unidos. Este centro también incluye una serie de lecciones y planes de estudio gratuitos basados en STEM a través de los socios de la Fundación Toyota de los Estados Unidos, excursiones virtuales y mucho más. Para obtener más información acerca de Toyota, visite www.toyotanewsroom.com .

Contacto para los medios:
Carley Hummel
469-292-8754
carley.hummel@toyota.com

¹ Fuente: 2020 Cox Automotive COVID-19 Digital Shopping Study, Abril 4-5, 2020

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Lead Battery Industry Launches New Website With New Features And Content To Boost Battery Knowledge

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Starting today, policymakers, regulators, government officials and others will have a new tool at their disposal to access the latest information on lead batteries.

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«Never has the marketplace and government been so primed to support energy storage and green energy,» Roger Miksad, BCI.

Battery Council International (BCI) has unveiled a new Essential Energy Everyday website with expanded content and topics, enhanced user experience, and an improved search engine to allow users to quickly access and download information on a range of topics. The site is also device-friendly for desktop, tablet and mobile viewing.

«Never has the marketplace and government been so primed to support energy storage and green energy,» said BCI Executive Vice President Roger Miksad. «With the Biden administration investing in R&D in battery technology to assert U.S. leadership in this sector, and focused on U.S. based manufacturing to aid in the post-COVID economic recovery, we believe it is important to make our information as accessible as possible.»

The site is launched with new information on the domestic infrastructure of lead batteries and the closed-loop system for manufacturing, recycling, and reusing spent batteries for manufacturing new batteries. An infographic explains that more than 90% of the U.S. lead battery demand is met by batteries manufactured within North America. Additionally, with their 99% recycling rate, lead batteries are the most recycled consumer product in the U.S. and the greenest battery technology available.

«Our members supply lead batteries for innumerable applications which are critical to the American economy in its transition to a green, decarbonized future. In the U.S., lead batteries are largely independent from imported raw materials, and therefore relatively immune from the supply chain disruptions revealed during the pandemic,» said Miksad. «Our goal is for the new website to provide information policymakers are seeking whenever, wherever and however they need it across multiple digital platforms.»

The new site also serves as a repository of information that academics, researchers and media may as they investigate green energy and energy storage solutions.

The site is content rich with infographics, videos, fact sheets and case studies on a range of topics starting with the societal benefits of lead batteries, to their use in renewable energy storage and transportation and data centers. Industry leaders provide blog posts through the thought leadership series titled «Essential Insights.»

A short video was created to provide website users with a quick introduction to the site’s key features including an opt-in monthly email to keep subscribers informed of the latest industry news.

Learn More at Essential Energy Everyday Essential Energy Everyday exists to increase awareness of the critical importance of lead batteries in powering our daily lives. It encourages continued investment in sustainable lead battery technology to store and provide energy on demand. The initiative is supported by the global trade association that represents the lead battery and recycling industries, Battery Council International.

Battery Council International is the North American trade association representing the lead-based battery manufacturing, supply, recycling and distribution companies. For more information on the association, visit www.batterycouncil.org.

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NovaSolix Co-Founder Robert Cousins Is Named Silicon Valley Inventor of the Year

NEWARK, Calif., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Inventor and technologist Robert Cousins has been selected as «2020 Inventor of the Year» by the Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association (SVIPLA).

A NovaSolix co-founder, Cousins holds more than 20 patents in diverse areas such as data storage and security, high-frequency radar, imaging and medical instrumentation, filesystem design, solar energy and virtual credit cards. He has worked with startups in energy and computing for 40 years, serving as chief technology officer or engineering vice president of multiple technology companies throughout the United States.

In announcing the honor, SVIPLA said Cousins’ «broad, diverse and long-spanning history of inventions is a prime example of an ever-exploring, brilliant inventor. We believe that his footprints would inspire inventors of Silicon Valley now and for generations to come.»

Cousins said, «I thank the Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association for this recognition. This award inspires me to keep striving for scientific achievements with my wonderful professional colleagues, but I also am focused on helping support and prepare the next generation of inventors.»

NovaSolix CEO Richard Preston said, «All of us at NovaSolix are proud to have Bob Cousins as a friend and co-founder of our company. This award from the SVIPLA reflects Bob’s sustained excellence in a wide variety of industries. We salute his achievements and his commitment to science and technology.»

Cousins commits time and resources to mentoring youth in multiple fields of technology. He is a co-founder of The Mentor Project, which introduces the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to students who might not otherwise learn about STEM outside the classroom. He also has written several novels, including Boxed In and Miller’s Trials.

About NovaSolix

NovaSolix is developing the technology that will generate the cleanest and cheapest form of energy on Earth: rectifying antennas that convert light to electricity from the entire solar spectrum. More information is available at novasolix.com.

About the Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association

For more than 40 years, the Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association (SVIPLA) has served members who focus their practice on intellectual property matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, litigation and other related fields. Since 1977, SVIPLA has honored annually a member of the intellectual property community as its Inventor of the Year. More information is available at svipla.org.

CONTACT: Erin Powers, Powers MediaWorks LLC, for NovaSolix, 281.703.6000, info@powersmediaworks.com.

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Global Energy & Infrastructure Leader K.W. Miller Slams Biden Agenda to Destroy the U.S. Energy and Industrial Output

HOUSTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Global Energy Leader K.W. Miller ripped into the Biden Administration Agenda to destroy the U.S. Energy Industry today. «Biden and his handlers are willfully and purposefully enabling Chinese State-Owned Companies to continue destroying the critical U.S. Energy and Industrial Complex,» said Miller.

Biden and his handlers are essentially willfully and purposely attempting to bankrupt the U.S. Energy and…

Biden and his handlers are essentially willfully and purposely attempting to bankrupt the U.S. Energy and Industrial Complex and destroy hundreds of thousands of high paying jobs, all critical to the very fabric of our National Security.

Biden and his handlers are purposely re-capitalizing, and thus re-arming Iran, which will lead to severe instability in the Middle East and endangering the State of Israel. This will also lead to the death of more U.S. Military personnel in the region, as hostilities escalate.

Biden and his handlers willfully cancelled the XL Pipeline, which is critical to the long-term stability of supply for U.S. Industrial output, thus putting the American people further under the thumb of Chinese imports.

Biden and his handlers are willfully moving to Regulate natural gas and oil fracking out of business, forcing the U.S. to become dependent once again on hostile nations for security of supply.

Biden and his handlers are willfully planning to indebt the U.S. Citizens with hundreds of billions of dollars in wasteful subsidies for Chinese manufactured solar equipment, which is substantially more expensive to produce than clean burning U.S. Natural Gas.

About K.W. Miller / CRO Advisors:

CRO Advisors work with Institutional Investors and other stakeholders with exposure to the Global Energy & Infrastructure sector. The Firm engages with Private Equity and Specialized Lending Funds to mobilize large pools of capital for our clients as part of our restructuring and turnaround mandates.

CRO Advisors are specialist in the most complex restructuring and recapitalization of distressed Sovereign Government Assets, and Infrastructure companies and assets globally. Bankruptcy, Debtor in Possession (DIP) Finance, Business Rescue and Turnaround. Focus is on very large and complex debt and operational restructuring’s in the Energy & Infrastructure sectors, including Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Natural Gas Pipeline, Fuel Storage Terminals, and other critical infrastructure assets.

CRO Advisors Contact:

Contact: Mr. A. Malouf
Email: info@icroadvisor.com
Website: www.icroadvisor.com

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Elevated Remodeling Activity Amid Pandemic to Continue Through 2021

CLEVELAND, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — From adding home gyms and offices, to installing decks and pools for the family staycation, home renovation activity spiked in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 39% of consumers surveyed nationally by the Freedonia Group in December 2020 reportedly undertaking home improvement projects because of changes associated with the pandemic.

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In 2020, this was a saving grace for suppliers from a range of industries – from building materials to power tools – that are contending with the pandemic’s debilitating effects on other parts of the construction industry. The question for many in the industry now is: What will the home remodeling market hold for 2021?

Spending on Remodeling Projects Expected to Increase Modestly in 2021

Though home improvement activity is not expected to return to the levels seen at the pandemic’s onset, the remodeling market of 2021 is expected to resemble that of the second half of 2020, with modest growth in spending expected as homeowners continue to undertake smaller, more economical jobs like bathroom remodeling or installing new floors and remain leery of taking on large-scale projects:

While the lingering economic impacts of the pandemic will continue to discourage broader homeowner investment in large-scale remodels, Americans who saw their economic conditions improve in 2020 will be able to spend more on their homes in 2021, while others will take advantage of a favorable lending environment to do so.
The prospect of widespread vaccine availability will also boost consumer confidence while making it easier for work crews to enter homes and complete large-scale projects, such as kitchen remodeling.

Home Renovation Market Opportunities

For more information and in-depth discussion of home renovation market opportunities, see The Freedonia Group’s extensive collection of off-the-shelf research, particularly in Construction and Building Products. Freedonia also offers an expanding catalog of COVID-19 Economic Impact reports, which highlight how various industries are responding to the current crisis with a comparison to recent recessions.

About The Freedonia Group – The Freedonia Group, a division of MarketResearch.com, is a leading international industrial research company publishing more than 100 studies annually. Since 1985 we have provided research to customers ranging in size from global conglomerates to one-person consulting firms. More than 90% of the industrial companies in the Fortune 500 use Freedonia Group research to help with their strategic planning. Each study includes product and market analyses and forecasts, in-depth discussions of important industry trends, and market share information. Studies can be purchased at www.freedoniagroup.com and are also available on www.marketresearch.com and www.profound.com.

Press Contact:
Corinne Gangloff
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ONT expands international destinations as it welcomes new nonstop service to San Salvador beginning in July

ONTARIO, Calif., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ontario International Airport (ONT) officials welcomed today’s announcement from Avianca Airlines that it will begin service between ONT and El Salvador this summer. The new route will be the first service from the Inland Empire to Central America.

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The Bogota, Colombia-based carrier will operate three flights a week from ONT to San Salvador International Airport (SAL) in the capital city of El Salvador, beginning in early July.

«We are thrilled to welcome Avianca to Ontario,» said Alan D. Wapner, Mayor pro Tem of the City of Ontario and President of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners. «Our international gateway airport and the Inland Empire have much to offer and we are confident that Avianca will quickly realize the benefits of bringing new service to Ontario.»

A member of the Star Alliance, Avianca will operate from Terminal 2 at ONT and serve the ONT-SAL route with Airbus 319 aircraft, accommodating as many as 120 passengers in business and economy class seating.

Flight #	Origin	Destination	Departure	Arrival	Frequency	Aircraft
531	ONT	SAL	1:15 a.m.	7:05 a.m.	Tue, Thu, Sat	A319
530	SAL	ONT	7:10p.m.	11:30 p.m.	Wed, Fri, Sun	A319/320

*All times local

Mark Thorpe, chief executive office of the OIAA, sounded an optimistic tone in noting, «Ontario is experiencing the quickest recovery among California airports, and third fastest among airports in the U.S., since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. While domestic travel accounts for much of ONT’s recovery, it will be particularly gratifying to add Avianca’s international service.»

Airlines operating at ONT have announced plans to restart or initiate new flights to nine U.S. destinations by May. Meanwhile, international carrier Volaris began nonstop service from ONT to its Mexico City base in November.

About Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which, before the coronavirus pandemic, offered nonstop commercial jet service to 26 major airports in the U.S., Mexico and Taiwan. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)
The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport’s four-county catchment area. OIAA Commissioners are Ontario Mayor Pro Tem Alan D. Wapner (President), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Commissioner) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).

OIAA Media Contact:
Steve Lambert, (909) 841-7527 slambert@flyontario.com

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Settlement In Teamster-Supported Lawsuit Granting Greater Voting Access Approved

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Teamsters today are hailing the announcement of a settlement in a lawsuit with 31 Florida county supervisors of elections to help ensure Spanish-dominant voters educated in Puerto Rico can vote effectively.

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The 10-year agreement entered into with the Florida counties is the result of the August 2018 lawsuit by civic engagement groups Faith in Florida, Hispanic Federation, Mi Familia Vota Education Fund, UnidosUS, and Vamos4PR, and individual Marta Rivera Madera, a Puerto Rican, Spanish-speaking voter living in Alachua County. The plaintiffs are represented by LatinoJustice PRLDEF, Demos, SEIU and Altshuler Berzon LLP with financial support from the Teamsters and several other unions.

«Democracy thrives in this country when all Americans can participate in it,» Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said. «Our union is glad to have participated in this effort to expand the ability of U.S. residents to cast their votes at the ballot box and is pleased with the outcome.»

The lawsuit, brought on behalf of all Spanish-dominant, Puerto Rican voters residing in 32 Florida counties, alleged that the counties’ supervisors of elections held English-only elections that prevented Spanish-speaking voters from Puerto Rico from voting effectively, in violation of Section 4(e) of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It is one of the largest suits ever brought under Section 4(e).

Under the agreement, the 31 counties approving the settlement agree to provide greater access to Spanish language ballots, voting materials, vote-by-mail request forms and ballots. They also agree to translate their election supervisor websites into Spanish and offer a county-specific hotline to assist Spanish-speaking voters during voting periods.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and «like» us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.

Contact:
Ted Gotsch, (703) 899-0869
tgotsch@teamster.org

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Worldwide Industry for Fleet Tracking to 2026 – Key Business Drivers

DUBLIN, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Fleet Tracking Market by Mode (Air, Roadway, Railway, and Water) Fleet Type (Services, Transport, Taxi, Special Purpose), Vehicle Type (Car,…

DUBLIN, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Fleet Tracking Market by Mode (Air, Roadway, Railway, and Water) Fleet Type (Services, Transport, Taxi, Special Purpose), Vehicle Type (Car, Container, Rail, Plane, Ship, Truck, Van), and Industry Verticals 2021 – 2026» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

This fleet tracking market report evaluates fleet tracking technologies, solutions, and ecosystems including major players. The report assesses the impacts of various use cases and specific considerations in terms of asset technology and solution selection.

The report also analyzes the outlook for the fleet tracking market globally and regionally. Quantitative data and forecasts include market segmentation by Mode (Air, Roadway, Railway, and Water), Fleet Type (Services, Transport, Taxi, Special Purpose), Vehicle Type (Car, Container, Rail, Plane, Ship, Truck, Van), Industry Verticals and Region from 2021 to 2026.

Select Research Findings:

Fleet is rapidly moving to a cloud-based support approach, especially with edge computing
Fleets are largely not connected today, representing a huge upside for the fleet management market
Largely untapped SMB market that segment represents 72% of the market, but 68% have no telematics
Leading fleet management companies are moving clients towards a transaction-based self-service model
Integrating artificial intelligence algorithms provides opportunities for value-added fleet management services

Fleet tracking refers to the processes that fleet managers use to manage their fleet and asset information. This tracking enables companies to reduce overhead, improve overall efficiency, and ensure that standards are met across an entire fleet operation. Fleet tracking allows for smaller operations to expand more easily, providing greater visibility into a company’s many moving parts.

Fleet tracking can be used in a variety of industries, including service and delivery fleets, electric/oil/gas, auto repair/roadside assistance, mobile sales teams, garbage/utility/public works, and contractors. Fleet tracking may be used in a variety of use cases including the following:

Response to Safety Incidents: If a vehicle in a fleet is involved in a collision or other accident, fleet tracking allows for immediate notification to the company. Managers can almost instantly view data about the incident, including location, time, and even whether the driver accelerated/braked safely. Fleet tracking not only aids in accident cleanup but can also prevent them from happening in the first place.
Prevention of Safety Incidents: Fleet tracking can record unsafe driving behaviors and alert drivers/ managers to the behavior. Using GPS technology, it can be determined if a truck is speeding, cornering too sharp, braking too hard, etc., and accidents can be prevented before they ever occur.
Improving Customer Service: Customers are used to their packages arriving when a company tells them they should. Fleet tracking in logistics allows for constant knowledge of a package’s location and expected delivery time based on variables such as time and traffic. This tracking not only provides the customer with greater peace-of-mind, but also gives managers greater oversight and control over their operation.
Decrease Downtime: Fleet businesses rely on their vehicles to be ready to go at a moment’s notice. When a vehicle is out of commission, a company loses money. Fleet tracking provides managers with live alerts to maintenance issues, including vehicle fault codes. Real-time data and solutions help to solve a problem before it is created, reducing vehicle downtime, and increasing business productivity.

A subset of the overall asset tracking market, the fleet tracking market represents those solutions that leverage various technologies (GPS, M2M/IoT, embedded and adjunct devices, on-board and remote computing, etc.) to provide solutions for tracking land-based commercial wheeled or tracked motor vehicles including trucks, trailers, vans, cars, special-purpose vehicles, and other fleet assets. Land-based fleet tracking also includes private cars, trucks, and vans used for business purposes. The fleet tracking market also includes air-based (drones, fixed-wing aircraft, and helicopters) and water-based craft (tankers, container vessels, ferries, etc.).

Historically speaking, the fleet tracking market has largely served two primary purposes: (1) Improving operational efficiency and (2) Supporting regulatory compliance. Regarding the latter, important metrics include location, average speed, acceleration/deceleration, incident reporting (such as when brakes are applied and duration), engine malfunctions, drive time, and other data useful for fulfilling both regulations as well as legal and business requirements in the event of a claim against services, condition of goods, damages or injury.

Regarding operational efficiency, the fleet tracking market is rapidly evolving to provide solutions to improve the ability for fleets to effectively fulfill their mission in the most cost-effective and safe manner possible, while maintaining client satisfaction and corporate goodwill. This includes everything from seamless payload/personnel transfer to proper accounting for care-of-custody, billing, and overall service fulfillment.

The broader scope of the fleet tracking market includes aviation machinery (including drones, planes, helicopters, and ground support equipment), railway equipment (locomotive, railcar, and support machinery), and shipping (government/military fleets, tankers, containers, etc.). Roadway and other land-based vehicles often operate in substantially different environmental conditions between industries and businesses. They also have different needs, constraints, and use cases than those of watercraft and aerial vehicles.

While the fleet tracking market has made great strides towards automation and ease of use for the fleet owner, commercial fleets remain largely unconnected today. To minimize the impact of interconnecting a fleet, leading fleet management companies such as Momentum IoT are reducing end-user friction through user-friendly, self-service fulfillment that is transaction-based and highly intuitive. This is moving the fleet tracking market from a higher cost and complex marketplace to one that is lower cost and simpler to manage.

Certain leading companies such as Spireon are looking beyond simply fleet tracking for compliance reasons, logistics, and asset monitoring. Data analytics is an important part of value-added fleet tracking solutions. By way of example, data associated with vehicle detention (such as fleet delays at the location point of delivery), may be analyzed with data analytics programs to determine potential operational changes ranging from procedures, policies, assets, and personnel modifications.

Other leading companies are leveraging various IoT solutions such as Roambee, which utilizes automated smart sensors and analysis via cloud data analytics to track shipments and inventory on a dynamic basis including real-time location and condition reports. These types of solutions provide a direct benefit to enterprise and industrial customers as well as many indirect benefits across the entire supply chain including producers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and ultimately consumers.

In terms of self-driving vehicles, we see autonomous solutions fulfilling the role of what some fleets do today. This will occur initially in the area of shipping/logistics, beginning with short distance and regionally focused operations including food delivery, transportation, self-service errands, and product delivery. By way of example, Kroger delivers groceries with an autonomous vehicle solution. We see car and drone-based food delivery as the tip of the iceberg as the unmanned vehicle ecosystem evolves with goods transport as a high ROI solution for the autonomous systems market.

Target Audience:

AI companies
M2M and IoT companies
Logistics services companies
Systems integration companies
Fleet management service providers
Asset tracking software and services companies

Key Topics Covered:

1.0 Executive Summary

2.0 Introduction
2.1 Fleet Tracking Overview
2.2 Fleet Tracking Business Drivers
2.3 Fleet Tracking Technologies and Integration

3.0 Fleet Tracking Solution Considerations
3.1 Tracking Vehicle Utilization
3.1.1 Hours of Service
3.1.2 Idle Time vs. Usage
3.1.3 Vehicle Lifecycle Management
3.2 Vehicle Monitoring
3.2.1 Tracking Location and Boundaries
3.2.2 Speed, Acceleration, and Proximity
3.3 Fleet Tracking Data Analysis and Analytics

4.0 Fleet Tracking Solutions
4.1 Vehicle Tracking
4.2 Commercial Fleet Tracking
4.3 Autonomous Vehicle Fleets and Tracking
4.3.1 Navigation and Mapping
4.3.2 Machine Vision and Motion Planning
4.3.3 Trajectory Control
4.3.4 Video Camera and GPS System
4.3.5 Traffic Detection and Assistance
4.3.6 Sensing Systems: Ultrasonic, LIDAR, and Others

5.0 Fleet Tracking in Industry Verticals
5.1 Aviation and Aerospace
5.2 Automotive and Transportation Systems
5.3 Government (State and Local)
5.4 Robotics and Drones

6.0 Vendor Ecosystem and Company Analysis
6.1 Vendor Ecosystem
6.1.1 Original Equipment vs. OEM Vendors
6.1.2 Asset Leasing and Lending Companies
6.1.3 Vehicle Manufacturers
6.1.4 Hardware Providers (GPS, Devices, others)
6.1.5 Software and Application Developers
6.1.6 Service Providers including Fleet Management as a Service
6.2 Select Company Analysis
6.2.1 Azuga Fleet
6.2.2 Blackberry (Radar, QNX)
6.2.3 Carmalink
6.2.4 ClearPath GPS
6.2.5 DriveFactor (or CCC Drive)
6.2.6 Estrack
6.2.7 Fleet Safety Institute
6.2.8 Fleetilla
6.2.9 Fleetistics
6.2.10 FleetManager
6.2.11 FleetMind (Safe Fleet Holdings)
6.2.12 Fleetup
6.2.13 Geotab
6.2.14 Globalstar
6.2.15 Go Fleet
6.2.16 GPS Insight
6.2.17 GPS Trackit
6.2.18 GSAttrack (Global Satellite Engineering)
6.2.19 Gurtam
6.2.20 Inseego
6.2.21 IntouchGPS (GPSTrackit)
6.2.22 Lojack
6.2.23 Lytx
6.2.24 M2M in Motion
6.2.25 Mix Telematics
6.2.26 Momentum IoT
6.2.27 NexTraq (Michelin)
6.2.28 Omnitracs
6.2.29 Passtime
6.2.30 Pedigree Technologies
6.2.31 Raven Connected (KlashWerks Inc.)
6.2.32 Rhino Fleet
6.2.33 Roambee
6.2.34 SafeFleet
6.2.35 Samsara
6.2.36 Skybitz
6.2.37 Smart Path GPS
6.2.38 Spireon Inc.
6.2.39 Sprint Corporation
6.2.40 Teletrac Navman
6.2.41 Tenna
6.2.42 T-Mobile
6.2.43 TomTom International BV
6.2.44 Verizon Wireless
6.2.45 Vodafone Limited
6.2.46 Zonar Systems (Continental AG)
6.2.47 Zubie

7.0 Fleet Tracking Market Analysis and Forecasts 2021 – 2026
7.1 Global Asset Tracking Market 2021 – 2026
7.2 Fleet Tracking Market 2021 – 2026
7.2.1 Fleet Tracking Market Drivers
7.2.1.1 Improving Efficiency and Productivity
7.2.1.2 Reducing Vehicle Investment Risks
7.2.1.3 Government Regulations and Compliance
7.2.1.3.1 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
7.2.1.3.2 Other Regulations
7.2.1.4 Safety and Sustainability
7.2.1.4.1 Location Traceability
7.2.1.4.2 Usage and Maintenance
7.2.1.5 Logistics Optimization
7.2.1.5.1 Tracking and Tracing
7.2.1.5.2 Route Planning and Navigation
7.2.1.6 Additional Connected Vehicle Related Market Needs
7.2.1.6.1 V2X and Collision Prevention
7.2.1.6.2 Other IoT Integration Market Drivers
7.2.2 Fleet Tracking Industry Verticals and Business Types
7.2.2.1 Enterprise
7.2.2.1.1 Commercial Fleets
7.2.2.1.2 Short and Long-haul Trucking
7.2.2.2 Industrial
7.2.2.2.1 Material Handling Vehicles
7.2.2.2.2 Special Purpose Vehicles
7.2.2.3 Government
7.2.2.3.1 Public Safety Vehicles
7.2.2.3.2 Special Use Vehicles
7.2.3 Fleet Tracking Market Forecasts
7.2.4 Fleet Tracking Market by Non-Roadway Based Vehicle Type
7.3 Fleet Tracking Market by Unit Deployment 2021 – 2026

8.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

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Energage Names JSX A Winner of the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award

DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — JSX, the revolutionary hop-on jet service that is paving the way for smart, seamless, socially-distanced public air travel, has announced it has earned the 2021 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. This is the inaugural year for Top Workplaces USA, built on the program’s 14-year history surveying…

«JSX is an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and embraces people from all backgrounds. Simply put, we are one team on one journey and with a singular mission – to reintroduce the joy of flying,» states Kevin Horan, Chief Corporate Soul Officer. «It is an honor to be recognized by Energage as a winner of the 2021 Top Workplaces USA award and we will continue to strive to be a place where all Crewmembers can thrive and feel accepted while taking care of our customers.»

Top Workplaces USA offers national recognition for large organizations, those with more than 150 employees, and those that may have operations in multiple markets. Several thousand organizations from across the country were invited, and more than 1,100 participated in the Top Workplaces USA survey. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey, issued by Energage. Results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, including 15 Culture Drivers that are proven to predict high performance against industry benchmarks.

«During this very challenging time, Top Workplaces has proven to be a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong business performance,» said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. «When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward. Top Workplaces draw on real-time insights into what works best for their organization, so they can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on their people and their business competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

About JSX
JSX is a hop-on jet service that’s faster on the ground, more comfortable in the air, and competitively priced with flights starting from $99 each way. Honored by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) as the 2020 «Best Overall in Region» air carrier in North America and named by Fast Company as one of the «Most Innovative Companies» of 2020, JSX has continuously strived to offer industry-leading features since its inception in 2016. JSX currently serves popular destinations including Burbank (BUR), Orange County (SNA), Oakland (OAK), East Bay/Napa/Concord (CCR), Las Vegas (LAS), Dallas (DAL), Reno-Tahoe (RNO), Houston (HOU), Phoenix (PHX), and Salt Lake City (SLC) as well as seasonal and pop-up service to popular ski, golf, and beach destinations.

JSX provides Customers with a line-free, crowd-free travel experience that begins in our private airport terminals. Checked baggage is included with every JSX fare and once onboard, each Customer can enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages while stretching out with business-class legroom and in-seat power. The carrier is poised to grow significantly in the coming months and years using beautifully appointed Embraer jets.

Headquartered in Dallas, TX, JSX is actively seeking fun, passionate, and innovative Crewmembers (the term we use for all employees – whether they fly or not!) to join us in our quest to change how the world experiences air travel.

About Energage
Making the world a better place to work together.™
Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 14 years of culture research and the results from 22 million employees surveyed across more than 66,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

ABOUT JSX
Founded in 2016, JSX is a hop-on jet service that’s faster on the ground, more comfortable in the air and competitively priced with flights starting from $99 each way. Honored by Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) as «Best Overall in North America» and one of the top five travel companies in Fast Company’s «The World’s Most Innovative Companies» in 2020, JSX focuses on connecting highly desirable business and leisure markets within 500 miles, which means customers can save up to two hours each time they fly by avoiding crowded airport terminals. JSX offers many industry-leading features including:

Arrive just 20 minutes before the flight from private jet terminals with no long check-in lines or waiting at crowded gates;
A quick, effortless security screening process that exceeds TSA requirements
Valet parking* and beautifully appointed lounges with free Wi-Fi*;
A bright, spacious, modern cabin interior, featuring:
30 comfortable leather seats, each with legroom comparable to domestic airlines’ first-class
Power outlets at every row;
Free amenities for all customers including two checked bags, drinks, snacks, and complimentary cocktails inflight;
Deplaning and baggage retrieval within minutes of arrival;
First Autism Awareness Certified Airline by Autism Double Checked
«Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality», earning a score of 100 within the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for a second year in a row

JSX flights may be booked directly through http://www.jsx.com or through codeshare partner JetBlue on multiple online travel sites. TrueBlue members may earn points on JSX flights.

JSX currently serves 10 destinations daily including Burbank (BUR), Orange County (SNA), Oakland (OAK), East Bay/Napa/Concord (CCR), Las Vegas (LAS), Dallas (DAL), Houston (HOU), Phoenix (PHX), and Reno-Tahoe (RNO) as well as seasonal pop-up service to Salt Lake City, Lajitas, Palm Springs, and Monterey, and limited international service from a private terminal at LAX to Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD).

JSX’s luxuriously appointed Embraer 135 and 145 jets may also be chartered for group trips, corporate events or other travel. For a custom quote, contact 800-iFLYJSX.

*Valet and Wi-Fi not available in all markets.

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JSX Earns Top Marks in Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index For Second Year In A Row

DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — JSX, the revolutionary hop-on jet service that is paving the way for smart, seamless, socially-distanced public air travel, proudly announced that it received a perfect score of 100 for a second consecutive year on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. JSX joins the ranks of 767 major U.S….

«JSX is more than just our name – it also represents our commitment to delivering a Joyful, Simple, Experience while championing hospitality, diversity, and inclusion. Our focus is on providing simple and reliable air travel that reignites the lost wonder of flying. We love our jobs, and we take our journey seriously. We are simply one team on one journey,» notes Kevin M. Horan, JSX’s Chief Corporate Soul Officer.

«From the previously unimaginable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, to a long overdue reckoning with racial injustice, 2020 was an unprecedented year. Yet, many businesses across the nation stepped up and continued to prioritize and champion LGBTQ equality,» said Alphonso David, Human Rights Campaign President. «This year has shown us that tools like the CEI are crucial in the work to increase equity and inclusion in the workplace, but also that companies must breathe life into these policies and practices in real and tangible ways. Thank you to the companies that understand protecting their LGBTQ employees and consumers from discrimination is not just the right thing to do—but the best business decision.»

The results of the 2021 CEI showcase how 1,142 U.S.-based companies are not only promoting LGBTQ-friendly workplace policies in the U.S., but also for the 57% of CEI-rated companies with global operations who are helping advance the cause of LGBTQ inclusion in workplaces abroad. JSX’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria earned a 100 percent ranking and the designation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

The CEI rates employers providing these crucial protections to over 18 million U.S. workers and an additional 17 million abroad. Companies rated in the CEI include Fortune magazine’s 500 largest publicly traded businesses, American Lawyer magazine’s top 200 revenue-grossing law firms (AmLaw 200), and hundreds of publicly and privately held mid- to large-sized businesses.

The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars:

Non-discrimination policies across business entities;
Equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families;
Supporting an inclusive culture; and,
Corporate social responsibility.
The full report is available online at http://www.hrc.org/cei.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people. HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.

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