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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ahead of extreme heat in Wisconsin, WisDOT warns of pavement buckling conditions
(WFRV) – With extreme heat in Wisconsin's forecast over the next few days, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are warning drivers of pavement buckling conditions. WisDOT officials are reminding drivers to be alert and cautious as the extreme heat can lead to prime pavement buckling conditions, especially after the weather goes from cold to very hot. In certain weather conditions, the slabs of pavement can expand and push against one another, causing the pavement to buckle and create unexpected bumps or dips. WisDOT shares the importance of burn management WisDOT provided the following tips on being cautious during these weather conditions: Slow down, buckle up, and focus your full attention on the roadway. Watch for slowing traffic and be ready to move over for all roadside workers, including highway crews, as they repair damaged pavement. Before your trip, check the 511 Travel Information system ( for the latest on any incidents or delays. If necessary, report serious pavement issues by calling 911. Be ready to provide specific location information. No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Motive enhances EV fleet transition with InceptEV acquisition
Motive, an AI-powered fleet management and driver safety platform, has acquired InceptEV, a software start-up specialising in advanced battery intelligence. This strategic move integrates patented battery software into Motive's Integrated Operations Platform, providing operations managers with precise insights into electric vehicle (EV) performance. InceptEV's co-founder, Venkat Viswanathan, has joined Motive as a strategic advisor, bolstering the company's expertise in EVs. The acquisition equips Motive's customers with the ability to evaluate EV performance under real-world conditions, such as varying terrain, weather, traffic, and cargo loads. This capability is crucial for companies looking to transition to electric fleets, a shift that can increase costs by up to 114%. Despite technological advancements, challenges like range anxiety, limited charging infrastructure, and energy costs remain significant barriers to EV fleet adoption. Motive is also committed to aiding fleet regulatory compliance, particularly with California's CARB Clean Truck Check programme. By participating in this programme, Motive assists customers in simplifying emissions reporting and staying abreast of changing regulatory demands, thereby reducing administrative work and promoting sustainability objectives. InceptEV co-founder and University of Michigan faculty Venkat Viswanathan said: 'Current EV planning tools can be too simplistic and inaccurate based on fixed numbers, often overestimating range and leading to poor planning, higher costs, and slower buy-in. Integrating InceptEV's battery intelligence into Motive's platform will give companies greater control with personalised insights to understand how their EV fleet will actually perform in the real world.' Later in the year, Motive plans to unveil new reporting tools designed to enhance the management and scaling of EV fleets. The upcoming Energy Usage and EV Charging Reports will offer comparative analyses of vehicles, highlighting battery consumption and usage patterns. These tools aim to provide companies with greater transparency in their EV fleet data, enabling them to reduce operational expenses and improve route planning efficiency. "Motive enhances EV fleet transition with InceptEV acquisition" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Telegraph
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Quarter of drivers don't bother getting eyes checked
Almost a quarter of motorists have not had an eyesight test in the past two years, a survey suggests. The poll, commissioned by the insurer Churchill, revealed that 24 per cent of motorists had not had their vision checked by a professional optometrist within that period. Drivers must be able to read a number plate 20 metres away as part of the driving test, but that is the only time they are required to prove their sight is good enough for them to drive. It comes amid growing public concern that some drivers, especially older ones, have eyesight quality that is below the legal minimum. A senior coroner earlier this year said that ' self-reporting of visual conditions permits drivers to lie', while Heidi Alexander, the Transport Secretary, has said she was 'open to considering' mandatory eye tests. Nicholas Mantel, the head of motor insurance at Churchill, said: 'It seems surprising that UK drivers never need to prove that their eyesight is safe enough for driving once they have passed their driving test. 'What is even more remarkable is that some people continue to drive despite suspecting that their eyesight isn't good enough – or are doing so without wearing their prescription lenses or glasses. 'Our research suggests that there's overwhelming public support to make our roads safer by introducing compulsory eyesight tests for drivers.' Churchill's survey, carried out by Opinium, polled 2,000 adults, of whom just over 1,300 were drivers. Some 12 per cent of surveyed drivers admitted they either thought their sight was not road legal, or were unsure if it was. About 83 per cent of UK adults would support compulsory eye tests for drivers every decade, Churchill's poll revealed. That figure rose to 88 per cent for those who would be in favour of sight exams every three years once drivers reached the age of 70. The law says a licence holder must inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if they are no longer fit to drive, which includes if their eyesight has deteriorated beyond the legal minimum. Ms Alexander received a prevention of future deaths report from the senior coroner for Lancashire in April after four pensioners were killed by drivers with failing eyesight. 'The motorists had ignored the advice of opticians that their sight had deteriorated to a level at which they should no longer be behind the wheel,' said Dr James Adeley. Department for Transport (DfT) figures show that, in 2023, 240 people were injured and seven killed in crashes in which defective eyesight was a factor. That was the most casualties since 2017, when the total was 262. A DfT spokesman said: 'Every death on our roads is a tragedy, and our thoughts remain with the families of everyone who has lost a loved one in this way. 'The NHS recommends adults should have their eyes tested every two years and drivers are legally required to inform the DVLA if they have a condition which affects their eyesight. We are committed to improving road safety and continue to explore ways to achieve this.'
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Almost quarter of drivers have not had eye test in past two years
Nearly one in four drivers (24%) have not had an eye test in the past two years, a new survey suggests. The poll, commissioned by insurer Churchill, comes amid growing concern over the lack of checks on drivers once they pass their test. Drivers in the UK must read a number plate 20 metres away as part of their driving test, but that is the only time they are required to prove their sight is good enough to drive. The NHS recommends people have their eyes tested every two years. Motorists are required to self-declare if they have a medical condition that could affect their ability to drive. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander received a prevention of future deaths report from HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire Dr James Adeley in April, which related to the deaths of four people killed by drivers with failing eyesight. The motorists had ignored the advice of opticians that their sight had deteriorated to a level where they should no longer drive. The Churchill survey suggested that 83% of UK adults would support compulsory eye tests for drivers every decade. The figure rises to 88% for those who would be in favour of sight exams every three years once drivers reach 70 years old. Some 12% of drivers surveyed admitted they either thought their sight was not road legal, or were not sure it was. Department of Transport (DfT) figures show 240 people were injured and seven were killed in crashes on Britain's roads in 2023 in which defective eyesight was a factor. That was the most casualties since 2017, when the total was 262. Nicholas Mantel, head of motor insurance at Churchill, said: 'It seems surprising that UK drivers never need to prove that their eyesight is safe enough for driving once they have passed their driving test. 'What is even more remarkable is that some people continue to drive despite suspecting that their eyesight isn't good enough – or are doing so without wearing their prescription lenses or glasses. 'Our research suggests that there's overwhelming public support to make our roads safer by introducing compulsory eyesight tests for drivers.' Ms Alexander recently told the Commons Transport Select Committee she is 'open to considering' requiring older motorists to pass eye tests to keep their driving licence. This could be part of the Government's upcoming road safety strategy. A DfT spokesman said: 'Every death on our roads is a tragedy, and our thoughts remain with the families of everyone who has lost a loved one in this way. 'The NHS recommends adults should have their eyes tested every two years and drivers are legally required to inform the DVLA if they have a condition which affects their eyesight. 'We are committed to improving road safety and continue to explore ways to achieve this.' – The survey was conducted by research company Opinium between May 20-23 among 2,000 UK adults, of whom 1,312 were drivers.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- CTV News
Driver stopped going 143 km/hr on Highway 3: OPP
Essex County OPP say a driver has been charged after going 63 kilometres per hour over the speed limit on Highway 3 in Essex. (Source: OPP)
