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Cycling is synonymous with courage, effort and ambition. The professionals of this sport travel thousands of kilometers in search of the final victory facing innumerable challenges. The responsibility It must accompany the runners but also the actors involved in the competition. For this reason, Telefónica Tech, Telefónica’s strategic digital business unit, has technologically connected some thirty ‘La Vuelta 22’ vehicles.
Your mission? Extract and analyze relevant data from its location in real time, its engines and driving style, with the aim that the fleet can do a more efficient use of fuel and significantly reduce its environmental impact.
In collaboration with geotabTelefónica Tech has implemented its comprehensive fleet management solutionwhich covers both the deployment of devices with Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and the presentation of data via the web on the analytical platform developed by Telefónica Tech itself.
The Fleet Management solution provides key data such as mileage, positioning and visualization of vehicle routes, braking, acceleration and sudden turns. In addition, it detects engine failures and the use they make of the fuel to be able to design statistics and see the possible causes of overconsumption.
The application of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence allows ‘La Vuelta’ to extract trends and detect patterns and anomalies to be corrected in the fleet in order to continue advancing in its commitment to the planet. The Spanish race has made a great effort in recent years to ensure that its vehicle fleet in 2022 is fully hybrid, with a total of 85 units. To this we must add two more 100% electric.
Javier GuillenCEO of ‘The Return’, explains: “Making a more sustainable and technological race are two pillars that should help us build our future. In this case, thanks to the solution of Telefónica Tech Fleet Management we combine these two needs”.
Gonzalo Martin-VillaCEO of IoT and Big Data of Telefonica Tech, assures: “I am very proud that the La Vuelta organization has decided to connect their cars with our Fleet Management solution. The application of technologies IoT, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in the management of their vehicles, it provides them with useful and precise information to make decisions aimed at promoting more efficient, safe and sustainable driving, since it allows, among other things, fuel savings of up to 15%”.
Ivan LequericaVice President of Southern and Western Europe in geotabstates in his case: “At Geotab we place sustainability at the center of our activity. We are delighted to be part of this initiative together with Telefónica and ‘La Vuelta’. Telematics and data analysis provide us with key information for decision-making that can improve the safety, productivity and sustainability of La Vuelta vehicles”. Technology and responsibility, hand in hand.
*This content sponsored by TELEFÓNICA has been prepared by Diario AS.