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fleet can only be justified if buses remain in service for a long time rather than being in the workshop for repair or maintenance or written off after a short lifespan due to uneconomical repair procedures .
The operational context surrounding loweremission vehicles like EVs presents uncharted territory for traditional fleet managers as it ’ s an entirely different skill set relating to lifecycle costs , battery maintenance , and route management . To get a return on the initial investment and successfully transition their operations to electric vehicles without adversely impacting their profits , public transport companies need a deeper strategic understanding of the EV transition – something that bus operators like Arriva and Keolis truly understand .
By investing in data that can be leveraged through AI predictive maintenance solutions , bus operators are solidifying the role of public transport in the smart cities of the future . Adopting predictive maintenance technology will not only smooth the transition to EVs but also increase public trust in public services , contributing towards a greener future . ■
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Giorgio Sarno www . stratioautomotive . com
Giorgio Sarno is Senior Data Scientist at Stratio Automotive . Stratio boasts the world ’ s number one predictive fleet maintenance platform . The company ’ s mission is to provide end-to-end automation to transport companies , enabling fleet operators to serve more customers , better , at a lower cost .
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