The results were striking right from the outset, with a 20% reduction in fuel consumption. But those positive figures soon headed in the opposite direction. The basic notion of how to save fuel was incorrect, and so was the implementation. Drivers started to hear whistling sounds in their trucks when they accelerated too hard, and the system caused the throttle cable to extend automatically if they accelerated too hard. This resulted in vehicles losing power and causing a hazard on the roads.

Obviously, the drivers weren’t keen on the system and so they found ways of circumventing it. As a result, their driving had more impact on the environment than it did originally. But Klas had a clear insight – fuel consumption could indeed be reduced. But for that, a system was needed that could have a positive influence on driver behaviour.

Work on an EcoDriving solution that actually worked continued. In the end he founded Drivec in 2004, together with his son Johan Göthe, who read technology and IT at Chalmers University of Technology and Lund University. Johan had in fact devised a unique way of saving fuel by computing driver behaviour and quantifying it in a manner never achieved before.

Right from the start, Drivec has been a family company with a clear guiding light – always to focus on its customers and, in particular, its users. Listening to them and understanding the challenges they face is why Drivec is even now continuing to develop vehicle information systems that increase profitability, enhance safety and reduce environmental impact.

In 2013, 50% of Drivec was acquired by IDHA Sweden AB. It was a successful sale to a strong company, where both parts found synergies in the ownership.

We want to use our products and our expertise to create a positive impact on the environment. We want to reduce environmental impact for society as a whole by changing the transport industry’s approach to wear and tear, fuel consumption and road safety.

Drivec translates vehicle data for all different vehicle types into understandable information for decision-making purposes. Drivec offers web-based services with a focus on economy, environment and safety in the transport industry.

Our main environmental impact is positive – our products contribute to increased knowledge about how driving style contributes to wear, fuel consumption and safety in on the roads. By working to spread this knowledge, we help to lessen environmental impact for our entire society.

It is important for us to limit the environmental impact arising from the way we organise ourselves and structure our day-to-day operations. We therefore steadfastly comply with all applicable environmental laws and requirements, we continuously improve our processes and procedures, and we choose materials and components with care for the environment. This contributes to reduced pollution and a bright future.

Our operations are certified as compliant with ISO 9001 and 14001.
These standards show that here at Drivec we are committed to the continuous improvement of our quality and to reducing our impact on the environment. We hope that this will contribute to a more sustainable future.