REVOLUTIONISING EV FLEET TECHNOLOGY :
A CONVERSATION WITH GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
WORDS BY MITCHEL HOWARD
Revolutionising EV Fleet Technology : A Conversation with Griffith University
At the end 2023 , Smartrak embarked on an initiative to further develop its EV enablement fleet management solutions and emphasise their commitment to customer-driven innovation . This led to the formation of a Special Interest Group ( SIG ), comprising of some of Australasia ’ s leaders in EV transition , including Griffith University , Aurecon Group and Meridian Energy . Together with Smartrak , their objective is to collaborate on the development of industry-leading software , making the integration and management of EVs within fleets seamless .
In this exclusive conversation , Smartrak sits down with SIG Member and Acting Manager of Parking , Traffic and Logistics at Griffith University , Mitchel Howard . They discuss the groundbreaking developments they ’ ve already been making together in the EV enablement space and highlight the distinct advantages of Smartrak ’ s solutions for the future of fleet . Keep reading to find out more .
Q : As customers who have already utilised Smartrak ’ s Pool Booking solution , what motivated your decision to seek access to full-service EV telematics capabilities ?
A : In 2024 , Griffith University purchased 20 new electric vehicles for our pool vehicle fleet . As we develop our maturity journey in EV enablement , it is crucial to us to also have the tools that provide data and insights in line with our priorities . Smartrak ’ s EV enablement solution will help us attain data and reports on information such as : battery use , charging optimisation , emissions reporting and reporting on FBT savings due to increased EV use .
Q : Could you elaborate on the specific advantages that Smartrak ’ s EV enablement solution brings to your fleet management operations ?
A : Smartrak ’ s EV enablement solution not only provides data and reporting that will assist Griffith University in effectively operating it ’ s EV Fleet , the new trip planner booking system in development
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