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B-ON Facilitates Fleet Electrification with Comprehensive Solutions
In the quest for a more sustainable future, B-ON is leading the charge in facilitating fleet electrification. The company addresses the pain points in fleet electrification, such as energy constraints, software inefficiencies, driver dissatisfaction, and high upfront costs, with a comprehensive, integrated approach.
B-ON offers turnkey electric vehicle solutions, providing electric trucks, charging systems, operator training, technical support, and warranties. This all-in-one package removes complexity and reduces upfront barriers, making the transition to electric fleets smoother and more cost-effective.
Advanced charging infrastructure and energy management are another key aspect of B-ON's offerings. They provide reliable, scalable charging capabilities paired with intelligent software platforms that optimize charging schedules, maximize fleet uptime, and minimize energy costs. This tackles energy constraints and software inefficiencies by managing demand charges and enabling efficient charging.
Customized operator settings and training are also crucial for B-ON. By tailoring vehicle settings and providing thorough operator training, they improve driver satisfaction and operational efficiency, addressing common issues faced by drivers unfamiliar with electric fleets.
Telematics and software integration are integral to B-ON's solutions. Their solutions include telematics and fleet management software that track vehicle performance and charging status, streamline fleet operations, and provide data-driven insights to improve decision-making and reduce inefficiencies.
Cost management and incentive integration are also part of B-ON's strategy. They support managing upfront costs via financing options, leveraging available incentives, and demonstrating total cost of ownership savings through efficient operations, helping fleets overcome the initial investment hurdle.
B-ON's Electrical Energy Storage Unit (EES) is designed to provide off-grid power for businesses. The EES, which is composed of six batteries, stores electrical energy, avoiding the need for upgrading grid access and reducing costs for customers. It can bypass electrical grid constraints that only allow small amounts of energy to be pulled at a time.
Electric vehicles are not only environmentally friendly but also safer. They have fewer moving parts and no highly flammable petrol, making them less prone to accidents. Each electric vehicle saves hundreds of tons of carbon emissions from entering the atmosphere every year.
However, the industry is currently facing the question of what to do with electric vehicle batteries at the end of their working lives. Battery upcycling is an important piece of the EV value chain that is often overlooked. One potential source of batteries for the EES is second-life electric vehicle batteries, which can be charged at a slower rate and combined hold up to 400 kW of power.
B-ON's focus is on creating solutions that make fleet electrification workable for customers. The commercial fleet sector's move towards electrification, especially for light-duty vehicles, has been slow. But with B-ON's straightforward, cost-effective, no-frills electrification solution, it's a viable alternative to fossil fuels. It's important to set up electrical infrastructure correctly, implement the right software, train drivers, and optimize operations for better returns on investment. With B-ON, the future of fleet electrification is within reach.
[1] B-ON website: https://www.bon.energy/ [3] B-ON whitepaper: https://www.bon.energy/whitepaper/ [5] B-ON case study: https://www.bon.energy/case-study/
- B-ON's Electrical Energy Storage Unit (EES) is designed for businesses, storing electrical energy and reducing costs by avoiding the need for grid upgrades and bypassing electrical grid constraints.
- In the quest for a cost-effective, no-frills electrification solution, B-ON offers financing options and demonstrates total cost of ownership savings to help fleets overcome initial investment hurdles.
- B-ON's comprehensive solutions for fleet electrification include telematics and software integration that track vehicle performance and charging status, streamline fleet operations, and provide data-driven insights.
- Battery upcycling is an important aspect of the EV value chain, and B-ON seeks to address this by using second-life electric vehicle batteries in their EES, which can store up to 400 kW of power.