A new system called Business Bridge from General Motors Fleet and Commercial Operations gives fleets the ability to integrate specific vehicle operational and maintenance data into their internal systems for further analysis. Tire pressures, both actual and recommended, are included in the elements being monitored.
Business Bridge uses the integrated Vehicle Communications Platform (VCP) – factory installed in the vehicle – to monitor, store, transmit and receive data that is deemed essential.
The VCP is an electronic module that enables a variety of communication functions within the vehicle, as well as communication to and from external entities.
“We created this technology with our fleet customers in mind after numerous one-on-one discussions with end-users and fleet management companies,” says product director Joyce Mattman.
“It became apparent that the smart thing was to provide raw data and allow our customers with existing systems, staffs and relationships to analyze the data in a meaningful way for the best customer value,” she reports.
A basic package will be available next month, with an advanced edition due in the fall.
For more information, visit www.gm.com.
