Hitachi ZeroCarbon has announced the strengthening of its partnership with Ayvens with a pilot of the ZeroCarbon BatteryManager solution within its company fleet, as well as with a number of clients.
The three-month-long project will aim to track the performance and health of batches of electric vehicle batteries within buses, cars, light commercial vehicles and heavy goods vehicles.
Ayvens will be provided with real-time data and insights to optimise EV battery management, as well as prevent unnecessary degradation and protect overall vehicle performance.
The pilot will look to support Ayvens in forming a technology-enabled business model designed to accelerate EV adoption whilst aiding customers in making their own decision using the total cost of ownership.
Hugo Seymour, Head of Presales at Hitachi ZeroCarbon, said:Battery data is now a commercial asset.
Understanding how batteries perform in real-world conditions, and how operational approaches influence remaining useful battery life, is essential for building EV business models that are scalable, sustainable, and profitable. Our new partnership with Ayvens will give us an opportunity to highlight how intelligent battery monitoring can contribute to better fleet outcomes – extending asset life and reducing the cost of electrifying fleets.
During a 2023 project with a leading UK telecoms provider; Hitachi ZeroCarbon aided Ayvens in an assessment of the operational carbon impact of more than 5,000 vehicles. The resulting data allowed the telco provider to electrify its fleet, reduce overall emissions and manage costs without restricting service delivery by demonstrating the potential for an EV charging approach utilising its own facilities.
Additional potential savings were then identified through sharing existing charging infrastructure at partner sites including First Bus.
Suzanne Phillips, Head of Specialist Sales at Ayvens UK, said:Having accurate, real-time EV battery insights helps us to support our customers in making the right decisions when transitioning to electric.
EV batteries are the most valuable asset within the vehicle, and if properly maintained, support better financial planning, drive operational efficiencies, and deliver second-life opportunities for businesses.
