Leading battery analytics software company TWAICE Technologies GmbH, München, Germany, has joined forces with ViriCiti Europe, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, the leading telematics provider for electric bus fleets, in order to enable OEMs and fleet operators to optimize the management of their e-bus batteries and increase their residual value.
“We are very excited to offer our customers the new Battery Health add-on powered by TWAICE’s battery expertise. We were impressed with the in-depth insights into the battery health and remaining useful lifetime, and we think our customers will be too”, says Freek Dielissen, CEO & Co-Founder of ViriCiti.
The TWAICE predictive analytics software will be available as a Battery Health add-on module to approximately 3000 electric buses connected to ViriCiti’s platform. The software will generate vital insights into e-bus battery performance and capacity in the form of a state-of-the-art battery health report.
Eliminating guesswork with data
Batteries are at the heart of the transition to a zero-emission future – but they pose big challenges. Without the insights and knowledge that this partnership will provide, fleet managers and route planners can do no more than guess the status of their batteries. TWAICE and ViriCiti change this – responding to the increasing customer demand to understand their batteries’ state of health and remaining useful lifetime.
“By combining leading fleet management and state-of-the-art battery analytics software we will create superior value for our joint customers. Furthermore, our companies are united in the commitment to a zero-emission future”, Dr Stephan Rohr, Managing Director & Co-Founder of TWAICE said in a statement.
Customers will now better understand the main factors contributing to battery degradation in their specific case. Maintenance costs will be reduced, battery issues prevented, and above all, battery life will be extended. Operation-specific advice on improvement can also be given. The German-Dutch alliance provides transparency of battery behavior and significantly reduces costs for OEMs and fleet operators.
About TWAICE
TWAICE provides predictive analytics software that optimizes the development and operation of lithium-ion batteries. TWAICE’s core technology is the digital twin – a software that combines deep battery knowledge and artificial intelligence to determine the condition and predict the aging and performance of batteries. This makes complex battery systems more transparent, effective, and reliable. As the leading battery analytics software for global players in the mobility and energy sectors, TWAICE is committed to increasing the lifetime, efficiency, and sustainability of the products that power the economy of tomorrow.
About ViriCiti
ViriCiti started in 2012 with a focus on electric buses and trucks and is now market leader in the United States and Europe, with over 3500 buses and chargers connected to its platform. Recently we have launched the largest Smart Charging project in the world, outside of China. ViriCiti has integrated with a number of charging station manufacturers, including Tritium, Proterra, ABB, Siemens, Heliox, and many more. Also, our solutions are used by more than 200+ fleet operators and OEMs worldwide, including trailblazing public transport agencies such as BVG, Keolis, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), New York MTA, LA DoT, and Transdev.