Volvo Trucks has one million connected trucks on the roads worldwide. As the Swedish manufacturer states, all of these vehicles are equipped with modern software systems, similar to passenger cars, and rely on comprehensive connectivity. According to the company, they can access the full range of services.
“With connected services we can support our customers and the drivers in many ways – optimize uptime, reduce energy consumption,
and make the overall truck operation more efficient and safer,” explains Jan Hjelmgren, SVP Product Management at Volvo Trucks.
Optimizing uptime
The connected services are divided into two areas: uptime and productivity. The uptime services use wireless connectivity to monitor vehicles remotely and detect potential faults early. By monitoring key components, service schedules can be optimized and downtime reduced. Over-the-air software updates are intended to avoid additional
visits to the workshop.
Boosting productivity
The productivity services support transport companies in optimizing their operations. Fleet management systems and planning tools help reduce costs. Drivers benefit from features that improve fuel efficiency and safety. In addition, the services offer infotainment and comfort features.
Data drives innovation
Connected trucks provide valuable data for product development. Analyses of this data provide insights into the behavior of the vehicles
and accelerate the development of new solutions.
“Connectivity is a very important part of the transformation of this industry. With the help of advanced analytics methods and AI, we can analyze large volumes of data and feed the results into our product development,” Hjelmgren continues.
Central platform
The digital interface for all services is called Volvo Connect and provides customers with access to the entire portfolio of
