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Business, Fuel, Logistics

Holiday Crowds on Roads Expected to Be Bigger Than Last Year

More Americans are expected to fly or drive far from home over Christmas than they did last year, putting a cap on a busy year for travel.

December 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

EVs Lose Range When Carrying Added Weight, AAA Test Shows

Electric vehicles lose a significant amount of range when loaded with heavy cargo, according to a new AAA study released June 13.

June 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

AAA: Partially Automated Driving Systems Dont Always Work

Two tests by AAA during the past two years show that partially automated driving systems dont always function properly, so the auto club is recommending that car companies limit their use.

August 6, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Despite Lower Gas Prices, AAA Expects Fewer Travelers This Memorial Day Weekend

The coronavirus pandemic has undermined road travel data, but anecdotal information points to fewer drivers likely to take to the road for Memorial Day weekend, AAA announced.

May 21, 2020
Business, Technology, TCA

AAA: Electric Vehicles Are Looking More Appealing to Consumers

Electric vehicles are becoming more economically competitive with their gas-fueled counterparts and people are feeling less range anxiety about how far they can get on a charge, according to new research by AAA.

January 23, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Polar Vortex Exposed Range Limitations of Electric Car Batteries, AAA Says

DETROIT Cold temperatures can sap electric car batteries, temporarily reducing their range by more than 40% when interior heaters are used, a new study found.

February 7, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

AAA Acquires Nations Largest Autonomous Vehicle Test Site

The largest autonomous vehicle test site in the United States has been acquired by AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah, one of the most familiar car-club brands in the country.

January 9, 2019
Safety, Logistics, TCA

AAA Expects Holiday Traffic to Break Record

The AAA predicts a record-breaking 46.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home for the Independence Day holiday, an increase of more than 5% compared with last years prediction and the highest number since AAA started tracking travel 18 years ago.

July 3, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

AAA Study: Onboard Safety Systems Could Prevent 63,000 Large Truck Crashes

Equipping large trucks with advanced safety technologies has the potential to prevent up to 63,000 truck-related crashes each year, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

September 21, 2017
Business, Fuel, Logistics

Gas Prices See Record Lows Just in Time for Holiday Weekend

National gasoline prices are hovering at an all-time low for the year at $2.26 per gallon the lowest theyve been since February, according to auto club AAA.

June 27, 2017