The Motorq blog

Today, Motorq announces we’ve raised $40 million in a Series B to support the continued growth of our company and continued innovation of our connected vehicle data platform. The round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from most of our existing investors.

The typical assumption around electric vehicles is that they cost less because they leave traditional fuel behind.

When we speak to our fleet customers about priorities, one topic frequently rises to the top: sustainability. Whether it’s because of internal/corporate social responsibility commitments or regulations, fleet managers are under pressure to “green” their fleets.

Motorq CEO and co-founder, Arun Rajagopalan, talks with Shannon Keck from Wheels about fleet intelligence related to COVID, EV, emissions and more. Read more below to learn Shannon’s take on the fleet world as it stands today.

It turns out that what most of us do reflexively, and the rest of do after the annoying “ding ding ding” warning sound convinces us to click in

As the economy rebounds and as traffic volumes return to pre-Covid levels, so could your risk of a significant loss resulting from an accident involving a fleet vehicle.

In the past two years, there has been much ado about connected cars. Yet if you ask the average person the topic, you’ll likely get a blank stare. Connected to what? Maybe your phone? That’s changing as many OEMs pursue new revenue strategies beyond the car.motor

Chances are, there’s been a time where you’ve avoided switching banks or updating your cell phone carrier even though you know it’s as simple as a few buttons and a phone call, and that it will make your life better. We’re all guilty of procrastinating on big and small changes in technology that can benefit us – both in life and at work.

Earlier this year, as Covid-19 raged and communities around the country took preventive measures, the disruption to every sector of business was significant. Particularly hard hit were industries, like automotive, with complex and expansive supply chains. Whether it was getting raw materials to factories, or getting products from the plant into the market, Covid-19 left its mark.