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Press Release21 October 2024Siemens AGZug (Switzerland)
Siemens to optimize Unibuss’ electric fleet with Depot360, driving efficiency and cutting costs
Depot360 – End-to-end solutions for fleet electrification
Siemens’ Depot360 Managed Services addresses the
unique challenges faced by electric bus operators, such as those related to
harsh winter conditions - common in Norway - and the need for 24/7 monitoring
of vehicle charging. With Depot360's smart charging capabilities, Siemens can
ensure the right amount of energy is delivered to vehicles without exceeding
grid capacity, while also enabling remote monitoring of bus charging status for
stable operations and reduced energy consumption. Depot360 forms part of
Siemens Xcelerator, an open digital business platform that enables customers to
accelerate their digital transformation easier, faster, and at scale.
"Transitioning to electric fleets is a vital step
for Norway to achieve its ambitious climate goals and for setting a global
example for greener transportation,” said Henrik Anderberg, Technical Director,
Unibuss. “So too is implementing the right technology in order to optimize the efficiency
of electric fleets. With Depot360 Managed Services, we can enhance the
efficiency of our operations by optimizing charging, reducing energy costs, and
improving route completion rates. Such streamlining of operations supports our
sustainability goals, helping us contribute to a greener future and reduce our
carbon footprint in public transportation.”
Enabled by the Depot360 AI Platform, Siemens’ expert
team at its 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) continuously leverages
fleet-centric algorithms to monitor and manage the charging infrastructure's
performance. This allows for the identification and proactive resolution of
issues based on data-driven decisions. Load shifting and peak shaving features
will enable further energy cost reductions for Unibuss.
“As we look to accelerate the electrification of
transportation, Siemens is keen to innovate with forward-thinking organizations
such as Unibuss,” said Alan White, Head of Emerging Transportation Platforms at
Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “Depot360 Managed Services, part of our digital
business platform Siemens Xcelerator, will be a game-changer for Unibuss'
operations. We look forward to demonstrating how our data-driven platform and
expert NOC team can deliver more reliable, efficient, and transparent fleet
operations, even in the most challenging environments.”
Unibuss, a subsidiary of Oslo's municipal transport
company Sporveien AS, transports 70 million people annually across its 51 bus
routes. The company boasts one of the Nordics' largest electric bus fleets with
259 electric buses.
Depot360 will be showcased to the Norwegian market on
stand 25 at the upcoming
NHO Logistic and Transport conference,
taking place on Oct 21-22 in Oslo.
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