Brazil is on track to adopt more sustainable delivery options

As the world celebrates World Electric Vehicles Day (VES), Brazil also shows that it is following the same path as other world powers, investing in policies and incentives to boost the EV market, such as the IPVA exemption for VES in several states and subsidies for companies that adopt electric fleets. Recently, the Brazilian government also announced a plan to expand the reload infrastructure on highways, an essential step to increase consumer confidence and accelerate the adoption of electric commercial vehicles.

A GeoTab Inc, (“Geotab”), global leader in connected transport solutions, launched in July the report “Leading the Journey: Accelerating the ROI through data-driven insights”, which shows that between 2022 and 2023, the adoption of EVs increased globally on its platform, with greater growth in South Africa (796%); Peru (289%); Mexico (248%) and Brazil (173%), indicating a strong stimulus for the adoption of EVs in these regions.

In addition, the company has a Center for Innovation and Research, in High Wycombe, England, since 2020, where it is dedicated to the advance of the data intelligence necessary to support the electrification of the transport sector at scale. The center is home to some of the industry's brightest minds, pioneers in the development of cutting-edge technologies to support connected vehicles of all kinds. Focusing on providing innovative solutions, this space is leading the initiative for a cleaner and more sustainable future for transport.

Industry collaboration promotes sustainable change  

The decarbonization of road transport through a greater adoption of commercial EVs is essential for the achievement of climate goals. Road transport is responsible for more than 75% of global CO2 emissions from transport, more than sea transport and aviation, and road freight can emit more than 100 times more CO2 than ships to carry the same cargo. In the US, medium and heavy vehicles (MHDVs) represent only 5% of all vehicles and produce almost 25% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions.

The theme of this year's World Electro Vehicles Day, “Let's Drive Change together” (in English, Let's Drive Change, Together), emphasizes the role of collaboration and data in accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and in promoting sustainable transport solutions.

“Achieving sustainability goals is a huge effort that requires collaboration from the entire industry,” comments Geotab founder and CEO Neil Cawse. “ Advances in data from connected vehicles and AI are helping organizations achieve ambitious goals. Working together will help speed progress as we share real-world knowledge and experiences.”

In Brazil, companies such as PepsiCo, Mercado Livre and Carbon count the solutions of GeoTab in the process of electrifying their fleets. “When the right technology finds the right motivation, the electrification of commercial fleets is no longer a distant dream. It may seem that we are just at the beginning, each small victory in the adoption of VES adds to something much greater, bringing real benefits to global transport and boosting economic development in a more sustainable and innovative direction”, reflects Eduardo Canicoba, vice president of Geotab in Brazil.

Companies simplify decision-making about EVs with data insights: GeoTab's Electric Fleet Migration Assessment (EVSA)

Transitioning to electric vehicles can be a complex decision for fleets, involving questions about cost, loading and changes in operations. the tool of Evaluation of migration to electric fleet (EVSA) from GeoTab simplifies the planning process for the adoption of electric vehicles, offering a customized electrification plan based on performance requirements, vehicle preference and loading availability. It uses real-world EVS performance data to determine which fleet vehicles have a suitable electrical replacement, providing customized recommendations, environmental impact and financial forecasts to create a solid business case.

an GeoTab report on fleet electrification (in English) found that 41% of light petrol and diesel vehicles analyzed were considered “suitable for migration to VE”, being economical and with reach capacity, and that the change to electric vehicles could save around US$ 16,000 per vehicle over seven years, on average. The environmental impact of all these vehicles conversion could save approximately 19 million metric tons of CO2 emissions.