April 21, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, MI – Audi has introduced its S-Tronic Dual-Clutch, capable of routing 550Nm (405 ft/lbs) of torque to all 4 wheels without breaking.
Tags: Audi, Dual-Clutch, S-Tronic
February 15, 2008
MUNICH, GERMANY – BMW’s version of the double-clutch transmission–an idea pioneered by Volkswagen/Audi and Borg Warner–gets seven speeds and a U.S. debut in May in the new M3 Convertible.
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By Mike Antich The greatest challenge facing the future of fleet management is how we see ourselves as a profession. Are we administrators of a fleet or are we managers? Do we manage from a tactical level – putting out day-to-day fires – or from a strategic level focusing on specific long-term objectives using metrics to benchmark progress? In the future, you will need a strategic focus to succeed in fleet management; otherwise you run the risk of fading into irrelevancy.
By Mike Antich The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (also known as HIPAA) makes it a criminal act to divulge medical information to a third-party without the employee’s permission. Many fleet managers believe HIPAA non-disclosure requirements are counter-productive to fleet safety. One fleet manager lamented to me that “HIPAA is the worst thing that has ever happened to fleet.”
By Mike Antich
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