Teletrac Navman has launched a new platform, EVE, to aid fleet managers in the transition to electric vehicles.
- EVE uses telematics data and predictive analytics to support a fleet’s decarbonisation goals.
- The platform offers Feasibility Planning, Financial Planning, and Infrastructure Design tools.
- The Sustainability Dashboard monitors progress towards decarbonisation targets post-transition.
- EVE aims to simplify the complex process of energy transition for fleet operators.
Teletrac Navman has introduced EVE (Electric Vehicle Evaluator), a robust platform designed to assist fleet operators in their transition from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric and multi-fuel capabilities. This initiative is part of a major update to their alternative energy product portfolio, aimed at addressing the often overwhelming and complex process of decarbonisation in fleet management.
The EVE platform leverages telematics data and predictive analytics to provide a comprehensive plan supporting a fleet’s decarbonisation goals. It focuses on three main areas: Feasibility Planning, Financial Planning, and Infrastructure Design. These tools are instrumental in enabling fleet managers to make informed decisions regarding their strategic capital expenditure for transitioning to electric vehicles.
The Feasibility Planning tool analyses trip and cargo data to identify which vehicles are suitable for transition to electric models and determines the optimal battery and charger specifications needed. This preliminary assessment is crucial for ensuring a practical and effective transition strategy.
In addition, the Financial Planning component offers a detailed cost comparison between electric vehicles and traditional ICE vehicles, helping operators identify the most cost-effective solutions for their fleet. By comparing the total cost of ownership, fleet managers can discern which vehicles provide the best economic advantage when transitioning.
EVE’s Infrastructure Design tool models optimal charging infrastructure to support transition plans by taking into account variables such as weather conditions, charger power options, site charge fuse limits, and base load variations. This capability allows fleets to customise infrastructure plans that ensure their operations remain seamless and uninterrupted.
Complementing the launch of EVE, the new Sustainability Dashboard provides fleet managers with a mechanism to monitor progress against decarbonisation targets. Offering a score out of 100, this dashboard facilitates both internal and external reporting on emission reductions. It delivers insights into fuel cost savings and analyses driver performance to identify potential areas for improvement.
Mayank Sharma, head of global product management & UX at Teletrac Navman, remarked, “Fleets all over the globe are facing pressures to change to low carbon energy types in an efficient and cost-effective way, without disrupting business operations – it can be overwhelming. We have designed EVE to help fleet managers navigate the journey to alternative energy by simplifying what can be a very complex process.”
Teletrac Navman’s EVE platform stands as a pivotal tool for easing the transition to sustainable fleet operations.
