The partnership with telematics provider Guidepoint Systems allows Stellantis' mobility brand to extract data directly from MY2018 and newer Stellantis vehicles without aftermarket hardware.
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Topics discussed included the emergence of more electric vehicles in fleet operations, the proliferation of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), the increased complexity in fleet maintenance along with the lack of technicians in the market, an increase in vehicle diagnostics capabilities, and changes that have occurred as a result of the pandemic.
Not all diagnostic tools are created equal. Knowing their features as well as defining expectations will help fleets get the best tool for their needs.
Ironically, our trucks are almost as transparent now as our horse-drawn wagons were in the past, finds Executive Contributing Editor Rolf Lockwood.
SmartDrive and Geotab said a primary goal of their new relationship is helping to simplify the on-board technology footprint, giving fleets freedom to choose solutions that fit their business and their budget, and dramatically lowering the total cost of ownership.
Although repair incidents were flat, other fleet-related maintenance expenses were up in calendar-year 2017, primarily in labor rates and parts prices. PM costs were up around 3%, while replacement tire costs increased 5-10%.
Diagnostic devices on the shop floor are powerful maintenance tools. But as with any new technology, fleets are still learning how to uses them in a cost-effective manner.
A newly released report from CarMD also finds that the most common problem triggering onboard diagnostics is a faulty oxygen sensor.
Fleet passenger car maintenance expenses declined by 7%.
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