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Consistent with its vision of creating a world with “zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion,” General Motors reaffirms its commitment to technology innovation across the Chevrolet bus
Consistent with its vision of creating a world with “zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion,” General Motors reaffirms its commitment to technology innovation across the Chevrolet bus and truck lineup, hand in hand with OnStar Negocios.
General Motors, through its Chevrolet brand, is introducing a new generation of connected buses and trucks equipped with Isuzu technology in Colombia, marking a milestone in the digital transformation of heavy-duty transportation. Through the integration of OnStar Negocios, this initiative sets a new standard in commercial vehicle management and advanced technology solutions that comprehensively improve the safety, productivity and profitability of logistics and freight operations.
OnStar technology is designed to meet the needs of different types of transportation and trucking customers. Understanding that each user has unique requirements, OnStar offers customized solutions tailored to fleet customers and individual carriers. This includes a high-quality, premium service that provides all the tools you need to maximize business profitability, improve productivity and ensure ongoing security.
1. Performance: Access to accurate, real-time data is essential to maximizing fleet efficiency. OnStar generates more than 100 types of reports that provide detailed, actionable information for decision-making. Operators can monitor critical variables such as fuel level, engine speed, distance traveled, hours driven, top speed, overspeed and idle time, optimizing daily operations. In addition, all historical information is stored for up to 3 years., facilitating long-term analysis to identify trends and plan preventive maintenance, and avoiding premature vehicle wear and tear, ensuring greater productivity and longevity of the investment.
2. Security: Road safety is an ongoing concern for commercial vehicle operators. OnStar solves this problem by offering a system that tracks vehicles in real time 24/7 via cellular and satellite networks. OnStar connectivity provides an accurate reading of truck data when requested by a customer or when a safety alert is detected, allowing for rapid response to potential incidents. In the event of theft, the system has the ability to remotely immobilize the vehicle, ensuring a greater likelihood of its recovery, according to a protocol that is activated in cooperation with the relevant authorities.
3. Profitability: OnStar has a direct impact on fleet profitability by reducing operating costs through efficient use of resources. The ability to generate reports and access accurate information about your vehicle’s performance helps you avoid unnecessary stops and reduce maintenance costs. This technology also enables better route planning, which positively impacts the longevity of trucks and buses, ensuring that each unit operates efficiently for longer. Additionally, with real-time information on aspects such as speed and fuel consumption, its use can be optimized, increasing operational efficiency and directly contributing to business profitability.
On the other hand, one of the big advantages of OnStar in Chevrolet buses and trucks is that the device is installed directly into the vehicle from the factory. This ensures the system is fully integrated, ensuring that it is optimized for vehicle safety and connectivity from day one.
According to Camilo Montejo, regional director of Chevrolet Buses and Trucks, “The introduction of OnStar technology to our Chevrolet buses and trucks represents a key step forward in our mission to offer products that not only meet the highest safety standards, but also transform the experience for our users. We strive to empower the country’s companies and manufacturers by helping them maximize the profitability of their operations and successfully address the challenges of modern transportation. With this initiative, we are strengthening our position as a strategic ally of our clients in an increasingly dynamic environment.”
Through OnStar, you can track each truck’s usage schedules and have comprehensive control over legal obligations such as SOAT expirations and mechanical inspections. To ensure regulatory compliance and business continuity, the system issues alerts ahead of deadlines.
This detailed monitoring capability not only ensures optimal performance of each vehicle, but also improves overall fleet productivity. Custom alerts generated by the system, such as those related to geofencing and unauthorized movements (parking alerts), give fleet managers and owners complete visibility into the status of their vehicles.
In addition, OnStar allows you to receive notifications for events such as starting the vehicle after hours and losing the battery. It also includes battery status alerts, making proactive management easier.
OnStar offers advanced integration with Google Maps and Street View, allowing fleet managers to not only know the exact location of each vehicle, but also visualize the surrounding area in real time, increasing safety in unknown locations and better route planning to ensure every trip is complete. was more interesting. effective for business. This technology is essential for route tracking, ensuring that vehicles remain on legal roads and helping them quickly locate in emergency situations or unexpected detours.
OnStar differentiates itself through strategic alliances with key suppliers, offering its users benefits that drive savings and operational efficiencies. Benefits include a 10% discount on Liberty Seguros and Seguros del Estado insurance policies through financing through General Motors Financial, as well as a premium Go Pass subscription that increases travel agility and significantly reduces travel time.
Beginning in August 2024, all trucks imported from Japan that are already available through the dealer network will include OnStar technology as part of standard equipment; Once the service is activated, the vehicle will be connected to OnStar Business services for one year, with the option to renew annually.
“In Colombia, OnStar is transforming the transportation sector by incorporating advanced technology into new Chevrolet buses and trucks. This evolution sets a new standard in fleet connectivity and management, allowing operators to maximize their efficiency and safety in a highly competitive environment. As an innovative vehicle platform, OnStar has now established itself in the heavy-duty vehicle space, strengthening the transportation industry and ensuring that our customers not only adapt to today’s challenges, but also lead the way to a more innovative and sustainable future.” says Jaime Gil, Director of Business, Digital Products and Services for South America.
Source: Technocio
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