Efficient vehicle allocation is essential for optimizing fleet utilization and minimizing operational disruptions, especially as companies manage diverse fleets that include both electric and internal combustion engine vehicles. Volteum’s Electric Fleet Operations software offers a powerful Smart Vehicle Allocation feature that uses real-time data such as state of charge, duties/delivery jobs and available vehicles to enhance productivity and reduce downtime, ensuring that every vehicle in the fleet is utilized to its full potential.

A comprehensive solution for EV fleet management

Volteum’s Electric Fleet Operations software is designed to address the complexities of managing mixed vehicle fleets across multiple depots. The solution seamlessly integrates data from both Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, providing fleet managers with a unified view of their assets. By leveraging detailed vehicle and charger data, Volteum enables more effective route planning and vehicle allocation, helping companies streamline their operations and respond dynamically to changing conditions.

Understanding the Smart Vehicle Allocation feature

The Smart Vehicle Allocation feature is designed to optimize the use of fleet resources by integrating depot assets and automating vehicle and route assignments. The system manages multiple depots and their associated assets, including depot locations, vehicle types, and charging infrastructure. Fleet managers can easily add and manage depot locations, specifying details such as geographical location and depot attributes, while also supporting both EVs and traditional vehicles.

Volteum’s software seamlessly integrates vehicle data, including telematics information, through API connections, and charger data via OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) integration or bulk upload. Orders and planned routes can be uploaded directly into the system, supporting various file formats like CSV and GPX, or integrated automatically via API connection.

Based on this data, Volteum can assign routes to vehicles using different methods:

• Fixed route-vehicle pairs: Pre-planned route-vehicle pairs can be managed within the software. The system allows fleet managers to verify if existing route-vehicle pairs can operate effectively under different circumstances.
• Route-vehicle pair modification: Volteum dynamically assigns vehicles to routes based on energy efficiency and utilization. This ensures that the assignments are both feasible and optimized for operational effectiveness.
• Dynamic matching: Users can upload individual addresses, from which the system generates optimized routes while considering real-time vehicle state of charge (SoC), availability, and workload capacity. The platform creates a comprehensive plan, including charging schedules, to ensure efficient operations and maximum fleet productivity.

This flexibility ensures that the right vehicle is assigned to the right task, enhancing overall fleet efficiency and minimizing downtime.

Recapping the key benefits

In a previous blog, we summarized all the benefits of Volteum’s Electric Fleet Operations software, and the Smart Vehicle Allocation feature plays a crucial role in supporting the following ones:

• Reduce manual work in planning charging schedules: Automated route and vehicle assignment capabilities streamline the planning process, minimizing the need for manual intervention and freeing up time for fleet managers to focus on other critical tasks.
• Quick re-planning if vehicles need more charging than predicted: In the event of unforeseen circumstances where vehicles consume more energy than anticipated, the software quickly adapts by reallocating routes and vehicles to ensure that operations continue smoothly without disruption.
• Achieve smarter EV route optimization than ever before: Through intelligent and automated planning, Volteum ensures the optimal operation of both electric and mixed fleets. The system dynamically configures routes and vehicle assignments to maximize efficiency and support seamless fleet performance.

These benefits highlight how Smart Vehicle Allocation helps fleet managers achieve more efficient and reliable operations, making it an invaluable tool in optimizing EV fleet management.

Optimize EV fleet operations with data-driven insights

Smart Vehicle Allocation is just one of the many features that make Volteum’s Electric Fleet Operations software a powerful tool for managing EV fleets. By leveraging real-time data and automated decision-making, our solution ensures that your fleet operates at peak efficiency, with minimized downtime and maximized productivity. Whether you are navigating the complexities of multiple depots, managing a diverse fleet, or scaling your operations, Volteum provides the flexibility and reliability you need to stay ahead.

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