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Telematics the future: Isuzu
Telematics is the future of transport over the next ten years says Isuzu engineerWe all know that technology in the truck and transport industry is growing in leaps and bounds and Isuzu says that telematics technology will be the single most important technology development we’re likely to see in our vehicles in the decade ahead.
Chief Engineer of Product Strategy, at Isuzu Australia, Simon Humphries, says telematics is the biggest technological development for the road freight industry to keep its eye on.
"Telematics will be soon viewed as part of the truck – just like the engine or transmission – rather than seen as an accessory," says Humphries.
"We’ve been mindful to develop a product that will be relevant both now and in the future."
What is Isuzu telematics?
Isuzu Telematics is an integrated intelligent trucking solution. A black box installed behind the truck’s dash panel works with a server and wireless devices to provide a range of operational and driver safety management efficiencies, such as live positioning, trip playback, geo-fencing and fleet and engine data information tools.
Isuzu Australia tells us that it offers two levels of telematics capability so that businesses can choose the product that best meets their needs and requirements.
The Isuzu Telematics Connect product (which can be retrofitted to older models) comprises vehicle positioning and fleet management capability. Features include live locating capability, mechanical checks, theft alert, and service reminders.
The package also includes some aspects of analysing how the vehicle is driven: speeding, harsh acceleration and adherence to geo-fenced boundaries.
Isuzu Connect Plus ups the ante on the Connect offering by adding engine management data readings to the mix, from clutch activation and fuel consumption to engine idling.
There are also driver-security features such as a panic button, collision alert and door-open monitor.
On the Connect Plus package, Isuzu Telematics integrates with Isuzu's DAVE (Digital Audio Visual Equipment) touchscreen.
Isuzu Trucks has introduced two new features to its telematics offering – driver ID and two-way messaging.
Driver ID has been designed to increase visibility for operators who assign multiple drivers across several vehicles. It allows drivers to be identified by a four-digit PIN. This data is used ensure drivers and vehicles are being allocated and utilised efficiently.
Electronic work diaries and telematics
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is currently developing an approach to the national adoption of electronic work diaries (EWDs), and an EWD specification in Australia is expected in 2017.
EWDs are being established under the National Telematics Framework, which promotes the ‘one box, many uses’ principle to facilitate the simultaneous operation of regulatory and commercial applications.
“This means that the introduction of EWDs will ensure transport operators do not need to purchase new, stand-alone systems or technologies, subject to decisions by telematics providers to offer EWD services,” says Chris Koniditsiotis, TCA Chief Executive Officer.
A November 2015 ACA Research omnibus study on telematics adoption in the road freight industry showed that 39 per cent of trucks and fleets in the country are using telematics of some description. Of these, 91 per cent are fleets with more than 25 trucks.
In comparison, the telematics usage rate among owner-drivers and smaller fleets is low. Only 23 per cent of fleets of three to five trucks use telematics, with the usage rate falling to 5 per cent for owners of one to two trucks.
The research shows transport operators use an average of five features from what’s available on the market.
Key stats
>> 97% of telematics is being used for vehicle tracking
>> 61% for fatigue management
>> 56% for driver performance management
>> Navigation and vehicle performance monitoring are at 53% and 48% respectively.
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