Eletra and Consat Telematics: Advancing electromobility in Latin America

The first 100% fully Brazilian e-bus producer

Eletra, positioning themselves as the first 100% fully Brazilian made e-bus producer, mad substantial investments to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles. They established a new factory for manufacturing electric buses, pioneering the nation’s electric vehicle production.

Recognising the need to enhance the telematic aspects of their electric buses, Eletra opted to collaborate with Consat Telematics.

Project overview

Partners:

Eletra and Consat Telematics

Location:

São Paulo, Brazil

Objective:

To optimise the telematic aspects of Eletra’s electric buses through collaboration with Consat Telematics, enhancing vehicle performance, reliability, and customer experience.

Benefits:

Seamless operations, real-time vehicle health monitoring, and efficient energy usage.

Completion date:

The project is ongoing.

“We pride ourselves on our expertise and our commitment to staying at the forefront of technology. Our solutions are tailored to meet the needs of our customers, ensuring that we remain leaders in the electromobility industry.”
– Esbjörn Lif, Consat Telematics

The situation:

Hardware excellence meets telematics intelligence

Despite Eletra’s proficiency in battery management electronics, they recognised the importance of securing a dependable partner to develop the telematics aspect of their electric vehicles.

Choosing Consat Telematics was a natural choice, given its established experience and esteemed reputation in the field. Additionally, Eletra valued Consat’s extensive automotive industry experience, particularly with major OEM suppliers, which played a crucial role in initiating the collaboration.

The solution:

Proactive performance through data-driven innovation

Eletra leverages Consat Telematics’ data to enhance product features, including tools for system analysis, OTA updates, battery range optimisation for OEM success.

Remote diagnostics result in fewer unplanned bus stops, as all buses are constantly connected. Upon detecting an anomaly in the system, we promptly identify the problematic signal and take corrective action to mitigate any potential impact on traffic, resolving issues before they escalate.

Core functionalities

Designed for efficiency, built for scale

Electromobility
Smart charging
Remote diagnostics
OTA updates
Energy management insights
Predictive maintenance
Performance monitoring
Driver behavior analysis
Customisable reporting

Regional success

The electromobility project in Greater São Paulo served as the foundation for the collaboration between Eletra and Consat Telematics, further solidifying their regional presence in Brazil and Latin America. This collaboration, combined with Consat’s technical expertise and local insight, contributed significantly to Eletra’s success and growth.

Driving market differentiation

Eletra extends enhanced functionality to its customers through Consat Telematics’ solutions, optimising vehicle performance and reliability. Leveraging remote updates and detailed data analysis, Eletra ensures seamless operations and delivers an unparalleled customer experience, empowered with comprehensive energy management, predictive maintenance, and remote diagnostics capabilities.

In summary:

Efficient electric bus operations in Brazil

To meet the growing demand for electric buses in Latin America, Eletra chose to collaborate with Consat Telematics, an established expert in vehicle telematics. Through smart data analysis, remote updates, and continuous connectivity, a foundation is laid for a sustainable, efficient, and competitive electric bus operation in Brazil.

Smart data analysis

Remote over-the-air (OTA) updates

Predictive maintenance

Efficient energy use

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