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Ford Pro introduces new telematics services and Transit City
At the IAA Nutzfahrzeuge in Hannover, Ford Pro showcased the full body spectrum of the electric Transit City, which is scheduled to reach dealers in the fourth quarter. To combat rising competition and recent sales declines, the commercial vehicle division is pivoting toward data-driven services.
Ford Pro is launching two new telematics services to reduce costs for fleet operators. A company-commissioned study indicates that fleet operators lose approximately 750 euros per day for every vehicle that is out of service. To address this, the new Uptime Services will allow Ford employees to analyze data from the company's 1.2 million connected vehicles, prioritize maintenance needs, order spare parts, and coordinate appointments through a network of over 200 Transit Centers.
Since 2019, all Ford transporters have been equipped with modems, creating a significant dataset that Ford intends to leverage to increase customer loyalty and minimize vehicle downtime.
Entities
Ford · Ford Pro · Hannover · Transit City · Wilhelm Buchmüller
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new Uptime Services telematics service involves Ford employees evaluating connected vehicles and coordinating repairs. www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fleet operators lose an average of nearly 750 euros per day for each failed vehicle. www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The electric Transit City will be available to dealers in the fourth quarter. www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] No transporter has left the factory without a modem since 2019. www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ford has 1.2 million connected vehicles providing data. www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ford Pro is launching two new telematics services. www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.mannheim24.de