Ian Dickson

London, Tring

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Unified maps that work as one, so fleets can too

2 months ago | here.com | Maja Stefanovic |Ian Dickson

Managing a fleet means juggling safety, efficiency, sustainability and costs. For both drivers and fleet managers, keeping things on track can be tough. That’s where unified map systems come in—putting all the tools you need in one place to make everyday operations run more smoothly. Safety firstKeeping your fleet safe isn’t just about avoiding dents and scratches—it’s about protecting your drivers and everyone on the road.
Location forecast 2025: a route awakening for the future of fleet management

Dec 11, 2024 | here.com | Maja Stefanovic |Ian Dickson |Louis Boroditsky

The landscape of fleet management and automated driving looks very different from what it did only a few years ago. And technology is leading the change. From artificial intelligence (AI) improving delivery operations to advancements in autonomous driving, tech innovations are driving the future of fleet mobility. We're looking at five trends expected to define the industry in 2025. Harnessing AI AI is bringing more efficiency to food delivery services than ever.
Omdia: HERE sets the benchmark for the industry

Dec 5, 2024 | here.com | Louis Boroditsky |Ian Dickson

HERE has been crowned 2024’s top location platform by Omdia, achieving an impressive score of 8.14, marking a notable improvement of 0.19 from last year. Omdia’s Location Platform Index evaluates vendors annually on two main criteria: platform completeness and market reach. It also considers services, data and capabilities that the platform opens up to developers. The latest score, out of a total of 10, places HERE first among the group of industry giants, ahead of Google, TomTom and Mapbox.
Location forecast 2025: connected driving trends that could end the ICE age

Nov 29, 2024 | here.com | Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones |Ian Dickson |Louis Boroditsky

Vehicle electrification plans are moving forward rapidly, with bans on internal combustion engine (ICE) cars being phased in to pave the way for a new era of electric vehicles (EVs). HERE360 explores some of the connected driving trends set to shape the future of transportation and fuel as we approach 2025. Going off-grid Zero Carbon Charge has hopes to build 120 off-grid EV charging stations in South Africa.
The case for cleaner trucking

Nov 28, 2024 | here.com | Ian Dickson |Louis Boroditsky |Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

By 2040, commercial trucks are set to become the biggest source of road transportation pollution due to slow adoption of zero-emission technologies compared to cars and buses. While the market for zero-emission trucks—like battery-electric and fuel-cell models—has grown substantially, with sales in early 2024 being 16 times higher than in 2021, it's still lagging behind net-zero targets.
Retro roundup: can EVs go further than their classic counterparts?

Nov 15, 2024 | here.com | Ian Dickson

The future might be electric, but some car makers are going back through their archives when designing their new models. Retro EVs based on popular classic models are very fashionable right now, with modern reinterpretations of historic models in vogue. But which takes you further — the modern electric or the classic petrol car? And which costs the least to run? We crunched the numbers on seven retro EVs and their gas-guzzling counterparts to find out.
The ultimate guide to 2025’s best connected driving features and trends

Nov 13, 2024 | here.com | Maja Stefanovic |Ian Dickson

Imagine cruising down the highway in a vehicle that effortlessly maintains a safe distance from the car ahead while traffic updates stream directly to your dashboard. As you get closer to home, your in-car assistant prepares it for your arrival, adjusting the thermostat and switching on the lights. This scenario, seen only in movies just a few years ago, is becoming an everyday reality thanks to advancements in connected driving technology.
Top fleet management technologies of 2025: ranked and reviewed

Nov 1, 2024 | here.com | Maja Stefanovic |Louis Boroditsky |Ian Dickson

In the fast-paced world of logistics and delivery, optimizing fleet operations can be the factor that will make or break it. As the demand for efficient and timely deliveries grows, more companies are turning to advanced technologies to take their fleet management strategies to the next level. The result? Smarter, safer and more efficient fleets.
Omniva: taking parcel locker delivery to the next level

Oct 29, 2024 | here.com | Louis Boroditsky |Ian Dickson |Maja Stefanovic

Parcel lockers — self-service kiosks where you can pick up your online orders or drop off packages for delivery or return — have become a key part of daily life in the Baltic region. Even before the pandemic, people across Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia appreciated the efficiency and convenience of parcel lockers, especially in rural areas where postal service is limited. Their use surged during COVID-19 when safe, no-contact deliveries became essential.
HERE Directions 2024: Unveiling new sessions with AWS, Scania and Tesco

Oct 22, 2024 | here.com | Ian Dickson

In today’s fast-paced world of shrinking margins and rising environmental concerns, the need for efficiency, sustainability and innovation is more urgent than ever. We’ve expanded the HERE Directions 2024 event agenda with even more tailored sessions to help your business thrive.