{"id":587,"date":"2020-10-27T15:16:32","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T14:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivec.se\/en\/?p=587"},"modified":"2021-01-04T15:17:28","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T14:17:28","slug":"sustainable-suite-connects-drivers-and-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivec.se\/en\/blog\/sustainable-suite-connects-drivers-and-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Suite Connects Drivers and Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2018, KE\u2019s Bussar invested in Sustainable Suite \u2013Drivec\u2019s comprehensive solution for sustainable vehicle economy. A system that allows the renowned and environmentally conscious bus company to work with improved vehicle economy from multiple perspectives. We found out more about what took place during the 18 months the company has worked with Drivec\u2019s system.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We meet up with workshop manager Carl-Johan Elofsson just after he has inspected on the company\u2019s buses, and he promptly begins to tell us:<\/p>\n

\u201cHere we have a good example of how we can save time and money with Drivec Vehicle Health Management (VHM). Although we always perform a basic inspection of lamps and warning systems, the system gives us information that we could not retrieve previously. It is so unnecessary that the vehicle inspector should be the one to tell you that the rear right brake calliper seizes. Now we are aware of this and can fix it before inspection.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elofsson is one of four employees at the KE\u2019s Bussar workshop depot. As workshop manager, he is responsible for planning the maintenance of the company\u2019s 70 buses, 20 of which are equipped with Drivec Sustainable Suite.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we chose to invest, we had two main goals,\u201d says Elofsson. \u201cFirstly, we could save money which we would instead use to develop the business, and secondly, we would attain greater control in our workshop. Drivec\u2019s comprehensive Sustainable Suite solution was perfect with both EcoDriving and VHM.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s full speed ahead for the mechanics at KE\u2019s Bussar. The workshop operates continuously to service, maintain and repair of the company\u2019s buses. The way continuous maintenance is carried out has changed a great deal over the last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday we are always fully aware of the condition of the buses,\u201d says Elofsson. \u201cThe vehicle health system allows us to see where the buses are in real time and, for example, the condition of the brakes. We have succeeded in preventing numerous problems and can now plan downtime and avoid having buses stand still.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to the vehicle health system, KE\u2019s Bussar also uses Drivec EcoDriving. A system that is greatly appreciated by the drivers and has led to a lot of discussion during coffee breaks.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn truth, EcoDriving and VHM are interconnected,\u201d says Elofsson. It\u2019s the combination of driver knowledge and ability and vehicle condition that has produced savings, both financially and environmentally.\u201d<\/p>\n

To clarify what he means, Elofsson provides an example:<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the week, one of our best drivers came in and was curious about why his excess consumption was higher on a route he had driven many times before even though he had driven efficiently. We looked into it and discovered that the heater was on and drawing energy, which increased excess consumption. Here we managed to find an error because of the driver\u2019s desire to drive efficiently.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have many examples of how the two systems support each other. Low tyre pressure or poor brakes makes it impossible for the driver to drive efficiently,\u201d concludes Elofsson.<\/p>\n

For Drivec, the collaboration with KE\u2019s Bussar has been strategically important.<\/p>\n

\u201cKE\u2019s Bussar was our first individual customer in V\u00e4stra G\u00f6taland, so for us it was an important geographical establishment,\u201d says Mikael Gabrielsson, Head of Marketing at Drivec. And it\u2019s customer who is also well established and has a very good reputation in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we look at how they have developed since the installation, we can see that they are really good at using the system. On numerous occasions they have reduced consumption by 3-4 litres\/100 km per vehicle. We know that sustainability and the environment are important for KE\u2019s Bussar, so it\u2019s an excellent achievement,\u201d says Gabrielsson in closing.<\/p>\n

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