- REEโs software defined vehicles (โSDVโ) deliver more real-time data than traditional commercial solutions
- Geotab to gain access to REEai Cloud for advanced data analytics aimed to reduce total cost of ownership (โTCOโ) for expanding North American fleet
- Geotab fleet management solution enables fleets to monitor REEโs SDVs and other vehicles seamlessly, while significantly enhancing the cache of data quality and volume
TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REE Automotive Ltd. (Nasdaq: REE), an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, today announced a collaboration with Geotab, a global leader in telematics and fleet management solutions. Through this collaboration, North American fleets purchasing REEโs SDV trucks will have access to Geotabโs data-driven intelligence that gives fleet operators actionable insights to help optimize fleet performance. The integration of REEai Cloud to the Geotab network enables fleets to monitor REEโs SDVs and other vehicles seamlessly, while significantly enhancing the cache of data quality and volume. This collaboration provides added visibility, strengthening the Geotab offering and streamlines the process for fleets to incorporate REEโs SDVs into their existing operations.
Geotab is the world's #1 commercial telematics provider, long recognized for its expertise in capturing essential, near real-time data through its compact, plug-and-play GO platform, which provides fleet operators with GPS data and telematics data driven insights. Through this compact device, Geotab processes essential fleet data such as speed, range, and other metrics, sending it directly to the cloud to support fleet optimization. With REEโs integration of data, fleets benefit from improved, near real-time actionable insights on both vehicle performance and condition, enabling seamless software updates and facilitating advanced customization options.
โWe are always listening to our customers, and this collaboration exemplifies how we deliver beyond their expectations,โ said Tali Miller, Chief Business Officer of REE. โBy integrating Geotabโs industry-leading telematics with data generated from REEai Cloud, weโre equipping our fleet operators with the information they need in real time to enable smarter, data-driven decisions that maximize uptime and reduce costs. Weโre providing a full-package solution that helps fleets easily transition for the future.โ
REE and Geotabโs collaboration is aimed to provide a solution that meets the needs of modern fleet operators and benefits all stakeholders. REEโs sharing of real-time data with Geotabโs platform aims to allow fleet operators to view, analyze and act upon these insights both via the GO device and server-to-server connectivity. The integration aligns with fleet operators' existing systems, enabling customers to gain in-depth analysis of vehicle efficiency without additional complexity.
โAt Geotab, our priority is helping customers unlock the full potential of their data to make informed, strategic decisions to run their business. By providing Geotab telematics to REEโs vehicle platform, weโre providing our mutual fleet customers with a seamless way to access and act on critical information. Itโs about making data work smarterโhelping fleet operators enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and stay ahead in an evolving industry,โ said Rob Minton, Associate Vice President of Connected Car at Geotab.
As fleet demands evolve, REE and Geotabโs combined expertise will continue to expand the possibilities of data-driven management. Customers can expect an increasingly powerful set of tools to manage their fleets, from simple data monitoring to advanced diagnostics and proactive maintenance solutions.
To learn more about REEโs patented technology enabling the company to break new ground in e-mobility, visit www.ree.auto.
About REE Automotive
REE Automotive (Nasdaq: REE) is an automotive technology company that allows companies to build electric vehicles of various shapes and sizes on their modular platforms. With complete design freedom, vehicles Powered by REEยฎ are equipped with the revolutionary REEcornerยฎ, which packs critical vehicle components (steering, braking, suspension, powertrain and control) into a single compact module positioned between the chassis and the wheel. As the first company to FMVSS certify a full by-wire vehicle in the U.S., REEโs proprietary by-wire technology for drive, steer and brake control eliminates the need for mechanical connection. Using four identical REEcornersยฎ enables REE to make the industryโs flattest EV platforms with more room for passengers, cargo and batteries. REE platforms are future proofed, autonomous capable, offer a low total cost of ownership (TCO), and drastically reduce the time to market for fleets looking to electrify. To learn more visit www.ree.auto.
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