Car Industry Updates: Geotab, C2A, Deloitte, NOVOSENSE, Soracom, and Panasonic in Talks Regarding Connected Cars
Geotab Leads the Way in Sustainable Fleet Management
In the ever-evolving world of fleet management, Geotab is making significant strides in promoting sustainability, cost efficiency, and performance improvement. At a recent event hosted by the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) in Berlin, Geotab showcased a proof of concept for a next-generation network architecture for connected cars, aiming to securely connect vehicles with their OEM cloud [1].
Geotab's commitment to sustainability is evident in their comprehensive suite of data-driven solutions. These tools support decarbonization, cost management, and performance improvement by providing real-world, data-driven insights [1].
Decarbonization Efforts
For decarbonization, Geotab offers fleet managers a powerful set of tools. They can measure and benchmark CO2 emissions against similar fleets to understand their environmental impact [1][2]. Geotab also helps identify vehicles contributing the most emissions, enabling fleet managers to prioritize interventions. Additionally, Geotab's solutions track fuel waste factors like unnecessary idling, allowing fleet managers to cut excess fuel use [1].
Geotab also supports the adoption of alternative fuels and lower-emission vehicles by providing insights for evaluation and implementation [1][2]. TUV Rheinland has even certified the CO2 calculation method of the Geotab Greenhouse Gas Report for measuring Scope 1 GHG vehicle emissions [2].
Cost Management and Performance Improvement
On cost management, Geotab tracks fuel costs by vehicle and location, identifying savings from reduced fuel consumption and optimized vehicle use [1][5]. Their predictive maintenance solution uses remote diagnostics to identify engine issues early, helping fleets avoid costly breakdowns and extend vehicle life [1][5].
Regarding performance improvement, Geotab offers fleet rightsizing tools to assign the most efficient vehicles to high-utilization tasks and optimize routing based on driving distances and usage patterns [1][3]. Their telematics data supports improving driver behavior, route management, and vehicle utilization to reduce costs and emissions while boosting operational effectiveness [1][3].
Real-World Success
Large fleets like Circet have leveraged Geotab’s full ecosystem integration to boost safety, cut costs, and enhance sustainability outcomes across thousands of vehicles with measurable ROI [3].
Innovations in Other Areas
Meanwhile, other companies are making strides in related areas. Panasonic Automotive Systems has expanded its VERZEUSETM automotive cybersecurity series to cover every phase of a vehicle's lifecycle, from design to post-shipment operation, improving efficiency and standardizing security measures [4].
C2A Security and Deloitte Germany have announced a strategic alliance to help clients meet cybersecurity demands at scale [6]. Deloitte offers a comprehensive service portfolio around Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) tailored to the automotive industry, including Management Systems Advisory, Governance Structures and Processes, and Managed Services [7].
Deloitte brings its industry-proven expertise and complementary services to software implementation projects, offering a comprehensive solution that includes support for tool migration, tailoring of EVSec, risk management expert advice, project management, and more [7].
Master & Dynamic is designing its first in-cabin audio environments for Karma Automotive, including wireless headphones, and will debut this technology with the 3 Generation Karma Revero and upcoming Karma Kaveya super-coupe [8].
NOVOSENSE Microelectronics has introduced a Current Sensor (NSM2019-Q0) that handles continuous primary currents up to 100A with low resistance, making it suitable for high-voltage automotive applications [9]. NOVOSENSE also offers Temperature Sensors and a Temperature and Humidity Sensor designed for precision and low power use, enhancing reliability and supporting autonomous vehicle systems and climate control [9].
Finally, Geotab's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report provides a reliable method for tracking greenhouse gas emissions from fleet vehicles [10]. EV Charge Monitoring from Geotab offers a comprehensive overview of the charge status of electric vehicles [11].
Tune, an Over-The-Air audio upgrade for the Karma Revero, allows drivers to download a proprietary equalization package that enhances the in-vehicle audio experience with Master & Dynamic's signature warm, rich sound [12].
Key innovations in Panasonic's VERZEUSETM series include VERZEUSETM for TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment), which automates threat analysis in the development stage, and VERZEUSETM for Virtualization Extensions Type-3, a containerized security solution that safeguards in-vehicle software against cyberattacks in virtualized environments [4].
C2A Security's EVSec DevSecOps Platform automates cybersecurity and enables cross-functional sharing and collaboration [6].
In summary, the automotive industry is seeing significant advancements in various areas, with Geotab leading the charge in sustainable fleet management. By combining emission monitoring, fuel and cost tracking, vehicle and driver optimization, and advanced diagnostics, Geotab is helping fleets accelerate decarbonization, control costs, and improve overall fleet performance comprehensively and pragmatically [1][2][3][5].
- Geotab's telematics technology is integral to their comprehensive suite of data-driven solutions, providing real-world, data-driven insights for decarbonization, cost management, and performance improvement in the transportation industry.
- In addition to their focus on decarbonization, Geotab's solutions also support the adoption of alternative fuels and lower-emission vehicles by providing insights for evaluation and implementation, as demonstrated by TUV Rheinland's certification of the Geotab Greenhouse Gas Report.
- Meanwhile, Panasonic Automotive Systems has expanded its automotive cybersecurity series, aiming to enhance vehicle security across its lifecycle, a critical aspect of finance and cybersecurity in the automotive industry.
