Hitachi ZeroCarbon has announced a strategic partnership with COBUS Industries, which will see the company equip 100 e.COBUS Extended Range (ER) electric buses across the globe with its own ZeroCarbon BatteryManager software.
Set to be completed by 2025; the software will enable COBUS and its customers to track the health and performance of its fleet’s battery systems, giving detailed insights into each EV battery on board and thus minimising the potential for future degradation, as well as allow for preventative issue management before any fault occurrence.
Patricia Vasconcelos, CEO of COBUS Industries, said:The airport network has a net-zero roadmap just like any other industry, and we’re playing an important role in this by delivering sustainable mobility solutions. But electrifying our bus network is just the start of the passenger experience we want to provide.
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.
Real-time monitoring will also allow COBUS and its customers to access data-driven forecasting, with the software capable of giving proactive battery alerts should any issue arise.
Ram Ramachander, CEO of Hitachi ZeroCarbon, said: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.
We will gather and provide insights on how these assets can withstand a variety of conditions, from climate to terrain, to show how they can reduce operational risk and deliver robust fleet management.
