Geotab, a developer of connected transportation solutions, and Wheels, a fleet management company in North America, have partnered to provide telematics solutions to the State of Michigan. These solutions will help the state meet environmental targets under Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s directive.
The state's executive directive is to decarbonize its fleet by converting state-owned vehicles to zero-emission vehicles by 2040. Telematics and data insights will allow Michigan to achieve efficient and cost-effective conversion to zero-emission vehicles.
The state fleet will benefit from the following reports to facilitate the transition:
- Fleet Benchmarking & Vehicle Utilization Assessment: The state will receive insights on vehicle utilization and fuel efficiency, enabling the identification of areas for improvement.
- EV Suitability Assessment Report: Driving patterns of the state's fleet will be analyzed to determine the most suitable vehicles for electrification, supported by a business case focused on return on investment.
- Charging Infrastructure Assessment Report: A detailed plan for charging infrastructure will be provided, using predictive analytics and geospatial analysis to determine the number and location of charging stations needed.
- CO2 Emissions Report: Geotab uses engine-based fuel economy data to calculate the estimated CO2 emissions due to fleet activity.
"Using state vehicle data, we can make informed decisions and anticipate improvements in fleet management, from reducing operational costs to improving efficiency,” said Sherri Irwin, Director of the Office of Support Services in the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget.
Data analytics will provide information the state requires to transition its fleet to zero-emission vehicles. This will not only accelerate the decarbonization process but also focus on the byproduct benefits to be delivered by telematics.
The adoption of telematics will also help provide significant operational advantages, such as fuel management and engine diagnostics. These enable early detection of maintenance requirements and minimize vehicle downtime, allowing more time to support the community.
