The ZeroCarbon BatteryManager solution will be fitted to 100 e.COBUS Extended Range buses next year to analyse the health and performance of batteries to reduce the total cost of ownership, extend battery life and increase residual value.
COBUS and its customers will be equipped with detailed data insights into each EV battery, minimising the risk of degradation, optimising route planning and enabling early intervention before a fault occurs.
The solution means Hitachi can provide COBUS and its customers with a complete picture of its EV battery assets, supported by real-time monitoring, detailed reports and data-driven forecasting to enhance decision-making and operational planning.
Patricia Vasconcelos, CEO of COBUS Industries, said: “To keep our assets healthy and running efficiently for the long term, we need to understand how to manage our EV batteries to optimise routes and retain the value of our assets. With Hitachi ZeroCarbon, we have a globally scalable solution that is driving real business value.”
Ram Ramachander, CEO of Hitachi ZeroCarbon, added: “When we discuss fleet electrification with managers and operators, many ask how EV batteries can cope with the demands of different operational environments. With COBUS, we are not only demonstrating how to effectively manage and retain the long term value of EV battery assets, but how these assets can perform in different locations and climates.”
