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Among the campaigns and brainstorming to find solutions. "Converting a car to an electric car" is one idea that many parties are interested in because it is a way that individuals and organizations can do and has lower fuel costs than regular vehicles. 

This is a method that has a bright path ahead and only a good side that invites action. But what is the first step of this method? 

Because for the general public, it will not be difficult, but for business companies with more cars, what to do, and in fact, is our business suitable to use electric trains? Let's find out in the Cartrack article now.

What is an electric train?

An electric vehicle or EV is a vehicle whose engine is designed to use electricity as part or all to propel the vehicle forward.

The electric power of the electric car is contained in a rechargeable battery. The electric trains that are commonly used today are divided into two types:

  • BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) are vehicles powered by electricity that resides solely in batteries.
  • PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles) are vehicles that can be powered by electricity or fuel.

What is an electric train?

Replacing a car with an electric train

Changing a car to an electric car that is effective and efficient is to change an existing fuel vehicle to an electric vehicle with a plan to support it.

1. Reduce toxic gas emissions, good for the environment

According to the first statement, the main reason why people are turning to electric trains is because to reduce air pollution. Electric trains do not emit toxic fumes from the car at all, which is good for the environment and is especially beneficial for organizations that have plans to use environmental protection as part of their business in the future.

2. It is used as a starting point for the use of renewable energy.

The use of electric trains is the use of renewable energy from natural fuels. Converting cars to electric trains is the first step that meets both functional and policy needs, which can be extended to other renewable energy such as solar energy, hydropower, wind energy, etc.

3. Reduce vehicle fuel costs

On average, the cost of fuel for vehicles and machinery accounts for 40% of the total cost of expenses, which is a high ratio, partly due to the continuous increase in fuel costs as natural resources tend to become increasingly scarce.

However, reducing fuel consumption by reducing the use of vehicles or machinery is not the choice that businesses make, as it means a decrease in productivity and revenue. Therefore, the use of electric vehicles is a better survival option and reduces costs practically and sustainably.

4. Reduce maintenance costs

In the early stages of entering the electric vehicle market, one of the concerns of users is the high maintenance cost of the vehicle. The time it takes to bring the car into the center each time. 

But according to a 2020 consumer report from non-profit consumer recommendation website Consumer Report, EV users save more than 50% on vehicle maintenance costs compared to conventional petrol vehicles because EVs require fewer maintenance centers. 

For example, electric trains have 3 points of liquid that need to be added: coolant; Glass cleaner and brake fluid Compared to petrol vehicles that have lubricating oil or oil changes, this means a higher number of times the petrol vehicle needs to go to a maintenance center.

Reasons or obstacles that electric trains are not popular?

1. Initial cost

Whether it's the cost of buying a car or installing an electric charging station in a private area. These initial costs are so high that many car users feel that electric trains are "expensive." The cost of an electric car is less than the cost of a gasoline car.

2. Number of charging points

Many people are concerned about the low availability of charging points, an issue that the public and private sectors are increasing and upgrading their convenience, such as apps. Reserve a charging point Waiting points Since electric trains take longer to recharge than refueling vehicles, both the number of points and convenience are trending positively.

3. Fear of running out of battery in the middle of the road

According to a study from KIA Motors, 80% of businesses or fleet managers Choose not to use the electric car, Basil is afraid that the car will run out of battery in the middle of the road.

Today, many car brands have proven themselves that electric trucks can actually carry and travel to long-distance destinations. 

For example, a Volvo FH truck can haul up to 44 tonnes of vehicle weight with an electric capacity of up to 300 km on a single trip, while a conventional petrol truck with a total load of 44 tonnes can travel 1,000 km but requires periodic refueling stops as well. 

This fact reflects that there is almost no difference between the two types of running and loading power, as well as the energy level required.

4. Battery replacement cost

The battery of an electric vehicle deteriorates with the period of use or the capacity of electricity decreases, which necessitates the replacement of the car battery once the car has been running for a certain period of time. 

Currently, the price of batteries is about 30-57% of the price of the entire car, but it is predicted that with continuous development, the price of batteries will eventually decrease.

Reasons or obstacles that BTS is not popular

Electric train management system: a tool to facilitate the transition of petrol cars to electric trains.

Tracking the use of electric vehicles may be new for petrol users for a long time. Some are decades old. Using the "Electric Train Management System" as an electric train tracking tool is therefore an interesting help and can be extended to manage many cars seamlessly and without interruption.

What does the Metro Management System cover?

Electric train management system is a fleet management system with telematics as an important component. 

This telematics system records information obtained from tracking the vehicle, such as speed. Braking and process it into a summary report that the team or company can use to increase the efficiency of the car and the driver's work. Battery-electric power consumption is as good as it can be.

For the Metro Management System, it covers:

  1. Track battery performance
  2. Control costs and cost-effectiveness because the system will record and display energy consumption patterns clearly. It helps to plan driving routes and set maintenance intervals, all leading to clear cost control.

Electric train management system that is modern and meets the needs of businesses that want to use electric trains.

Cartrack is a software system that has high efficiency in tracking and managing vehicle usage and covers all aspects of vehicle usage.

1. Reduce battery worries Out of the way

According to the previous content, "fear of running out of battery in the middle of the road" is a major reason why ordinary people or businesses do not use electric trains.

In addition, the EV Management System collects charging points in a map within the EV Management System, allowing users to plan in advance where the vehicle can be charged and record all charges in an automated system.

2. Easy to arrange the car to the maintenance center.

The electric train management system will track the use of each car in detail. This makes it possible to notify the delivery of the vehicle to the center appropriately and identify which parts need special care.

When the future is electricity and renewable energy, oil is running out, let's change ourselves before the world changes you. For more information about the BTS management system and see the system in action, please call 02-136-2920 and 02-136-2921 or click LINE here and inform your needs so that Cartrack staff can contact you back as soon as possible.

This is a method that has a bright path ahead and only a good side that invites action. But what is the first step of this method?