Teletrac Navman has revealed significant updates to its alternative energy product portfolio, with two offerings geared toward helping commercial fleet managers with their sustainability efforts:

• Electric Vehicle Evaluator (EVE), an electric vehicle (EV) transition platform that uses telematics data and predictive analytics to build a plan that supports a fleet's decarbonization goals

• Sustainability Dashboard, which enables fleet managers to monitor progress against their decarbonization targets once their energy transition has begun

These updates will enable fleets to strategically plan, implement, and track the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) to multi-fuel capabilities.

Mayank Sharma, head of global product management and UX at Teletrac Navman, said, "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 a complex process."

EVE provides intelligence for transition planning in three key areas to support informed strategic capital expenditure planning and conversations:

• Feasibility Planning: This tool helps identify the vehicles suitable for transition to electric based on trip and cargo data and the optimum battery and charger types to use. 

• Financial Planning: This element provides a detailed cost analysis of EV and ICE vehicles' total cost of ownership (TCO), indicating which would be more cost-effective to transition.

• Infrastructure Design: This tool models the most efficient charging infrastructure to support and sustain a transition plan. It can also factor in weather conditions, different charger powers, site charge fuse limits, and varying base loads, enabling fleets to build a custom infrastructure to keep their businesses moving.

The launch of EVE complements Teletrac Navman's new Sustainability Dashboard, which gives fleets a score up to 100, so fleet managers can see progress at a glance and simplify internal and external company reporting on their targets, particularly their emissions. 

Not only does it provide a snapshot of fuel cost savings, but it also feeds in data from individual vehicles to help identify areas of improvement in driver performance that can impact emissions. 

Moreover, Teletrac Navman's AI-powered TN360 fleet management platform will become the single pane of glass from which to access the Sustainability Dashboard and integrations with multiple business units, streamlining fleet operations further.

"Our recent TS24 telematics survey found fleets need trustworthy support when it comes to decarbonization. Our experts are always available to guide fleets through their transition and to ensure they're making the most of the solutions they've employed through ongoing support, tailored guidance, and data reviews," said Sharma.