Fleet Telematics Frequently asked questions

• What is telematics in fleet management?

  The word telematics combines the terms “telecommunications” and “informatics.” Telematics, as it relates to the vehicle fleet, is thus the networking of vehicles (car as sender) and the use of the transmitted data (IT center as receiver). For example, the data can be provided by IT for strategic decisions in dashboards, or these strategic decisions can even be made automatically with the aid of artificial intelligence.

• What are the benefits of introducing telematics to the vehicle fleet?
  • Increased efficiency
  • Improved security
  • Reduction of operating costs
  • Monitoring of security breaches
  • Optimization of vehicle performance / service life / residual values
  • Intelligent management of repair and maintenance times
  • Adherence to compliance requirements and guidelines
  • Individual monitoring at the asset level for optimal planning of replacement vehicles
  • Avoidance of risky situations and driver behavior
  • Improved of customer loyalty through transparency
  • Avoidance of idle and downtimes
  • Accident prevention
• How do I introduce telematics into my fleet?

  First of all, an analysis of your fleet makes sense. In this way, an expert can see whether the introduction of telematics is worthwhile for the company. If potentials are recognized, you should define a clear strategy, as telematics is usually a long-term investment. For example, you may decide to use certain techniques at different levels or in certain vehicle classes. Ultimately, the strategy must then be put into practice. What counts is not only “telecommunications” and “informatics,” but also that the people in your company accept the new strategy and integrate it into their everyday work.

• What are the concrete advantages of telematics for my fleet?
  • Fuel savings through improved driver behavior
  • Fewer accidents and the reduction of associated costs, as well as greater responsibility for accidents on the driver’s side
  • Advantages for your reputation: the fleet and its utilization are brought up to an excellent level
  • Improved maintenance systems that reduce maintenance and repair costs
  • Faster resolution of fleet-related complaints based on accurate metrics and real-time data
  • Avoidance of driver and employee manipulation
  • Knowledge of the location of vehicles and their drivers
  • Ability to determine risk parameters for controlling and focus on risk reduction for identified drivers
• Is the data secure and compliant with data protection?

  Your data is stored in compliance with high standards and can be reliably accessed. Data is stored in a European data center in accordance with applicable security standards.

• What are the benefits of using telematics for leasing fleets?
  1. Improve driver safety
     1. Risk & safety reports
     2. Coaching in the vehicle
     3. Accident notifications
     4. Proof of seat belt use
     5. Security Alerts: Reversing, harsh braking, fast cornering, etc.
  2. Compliance Management
     1. Private mode, telematics can also be suspended if necessary (e.g. vacation)
     2. Support vehicle safety inspections
     3. Establish rules and notifications that comply with company policies
  3. Improve productivity and customer service
     1. Create exception rules to improve driver productivity
     2. Report on trips and activities
     3. Optimize routes
  4. Fleet optimization and reduction of fuel costs
     1. Fuel savings
     2. Reduce CO2 emissions
     3. Reduce engine idle times
     4. Reduce speeding
     5. Plan preventive maintenance + engine diagnostics
     6. Expandability
     7. IOX technology and add-ons
     8. SDK, API integration, and add-ins
     9. Automatic mileage reporting
• What are the benefits of using telematics for truck fleets?

  1. Optimize your fleet’s uptime
  Quickly identify problems and actively prioritize vehicle repairs with diagnostic errors and critical engine data available through fleet management software. Save time and reduce costs by focusing on assessing engine condition

  2. Simplify your tachograph management
  Our tachograph provides you with driver identification, real-time tachograph status, remote download and analysis. With automatic remote download, all information is updated in real time. Set up email notifications that indicate expiring company and driver cards, the expiration of legal download deadlines, and more.

  3. Monitor fuel consumption
  Evaluate the optimal use of the vehicle and reduce fuel consumption. Prevent improper fuel use by monitoring AdBlue consumption in an app. Refresh dashboards, run reports, or set up email notifications when AdBlue is below a certain percentage. Reduce mileage and fuel consumption by creating zones and routes for your drivers. You can compare actual and planned routes with an app to optimize your route planning.

  4. Use your data to your advantage
  Use data analytics to your advantage by using our system to access fleet benchmarking, site analysis, urban infrastructure and environmental insights. For example, provide your customers with precise arrival times by tracking vehicle movement in real time. Create and share the information you want, how and when you need it. Use our templates for the evaluation and adapt them to your individual fleet requirements.

• What are the benefits of using telematics for electric fleets?

  Electromobility is new territory in fleet management. This makes it all the more important for you to be able to learn quickly and take advantage of experience. Telematics provides important data, insights and, as a result, greater business intelligence to make your electric vehicle fleet more sustainable. In addition to conventionally operated vehicles, our open telematics platform can also be used to record status data for hybrid and electric vehicles.

  Our solution already supports a number of leading hybrid and electric vehicles, and our offerings are constantly expanding. For example, we enable the recording of fuel consumption and level for some alternative, modern fuel technologies such as CNG (compressed natural gas). In the electric sector, the level of a charge, charging voltage and charging status are recorded.

• What information exactly can be recorded in electromobility with telematics?
  • Voltage HV battery
  • Current HV battery
  • Min. and max. cell voltage and position
  • Charging current
  • Speed of the electric motor
  • Temperature of the electric motor
  • HVAC Status
  • Engine RPMs
• Where is telematics already being used?

  The term “telematics” was first mentioned in 1978 by the scientists Nora and Minc. Since then, telematics has developed rapidly and has become a fixture in the economy and infrastructure. The core areas of telematics include computer networks, such as the Internet, telephone and mobile networks. In addition, telematics includes the following specialized areas:
  · Traffic telematics (e.g. Navigation systems)
  · Fleet Management (Fleet)
  · Machine Management/Machine Utilization (Construction Industry)
  · Building Automation (Facility Management)
  · Remote (Remote Control and Monitoring)
  · E-Commerce (Logistics)
  · Health Telematics/Telemedicine (E-health)
  · Learning Telematics (E-learning)
  · Security Telematics
  · Industry Telematics
  · M2M Telematics (Communication between two machines)