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Ford, Telogis team up for European telematics solution(Fleet Owner Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Ford Motor Co. and Telogis jointly announced a new telematics solution designed for the European market. Ford Telematics powered by Telogis offers telematics solutions that can help customers reduce fuel costs by up to 20%, Telogis said. Since 2011, Telogis has been the exclusive technology provider to power Ford Crew Chief in North America. Crew Chief is a comprehensive and scalable telematics solution for commercial customers. The European expansion of the Telogis-Ford partnership leverages the success of Crew Chief and will meet the demand from current and new Ford customers for visibility into day-to-day operations including vehicle/driver location, vehicle and driver performance and exclusive Ford vehicle diagnostics, the companies said. “Ford of Europe is delivering on customer demand for visibility, cost savings and safety with Ford Telematics powered by Telogis,” said Bill Frykman, manager, business and product development at Ford Motor Company. “Telogis is our trusted partner, and the success we’ve had with Ford customers in North America made them the only choice for Ford’s European platform offering.” The solution, which will be offered to fleet customers as a dealer-installed option in selected European markets, was introduced at the 2014 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show in Germany on Monday. It will be offered through Ford’s network of specialist Transit Centers, and is warrantied and serviceable at Ford dealerships throughout Europe. “The launch of Ford Telematics powered by Telogis in Europe is an extension of what has become the industry-standard in OEM telematics in North America,” said Greg Dziewit, vice president, OEM business at Telogis. “Making this offering available to Ford’s European customers will help them run more efficient, cost-effective and safer fleets and transform the way they do business.” Based on the real-time data, the Ford Telematics powered by Telogis software platform delivers a comprehensive range of actionable business information that enables fleet managers to operate their vehicles in the most efficient way and to help ensure drivers are following safe and economical driving practices. © 2014 Penton Media |