We are excited to announce that as of today, we are helping Keolis Nederland monitor all their 246 BYD electric buses in the IJssel-Vecht concession. These buses officially started their operation on 13 December 2020. In 2021, 13 other e-buses will be added to the fleet. We are proud to... read more →
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dec 14
nov 30
Proterra’s Single Dispenser PCS chargers can now be integrated into ViriCiti's Smart Charging solution via OCPP. This allows agencies and fleet operators with Proterra chargers to opt in for advanced Smarting Charging functionalities such as remote resets, load balancing and peak shaving. ViriCiti’s solution can potentially save transit agencies and... read more →
nov 06
We’re happy to announce that ViriCiti has officially become an approved vendor within Southern California Edison’s Charge Ready Transport Program! This means Southern California Edison customers accepted to the program can use ViriCiti’s holistic fleet management solution to support California’s zero-emission policies and electrification efforts. The Charge Ready Transport program... read more →
nov 03
We’re proud to have been nominated for the second year in a row for Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50, which is their annual ranking of the fifty fastest growing technology companies in the Netherlands. This nomination is a recognition for ViriCiti’s activities in recent years, highlighting our determination for continuous growth.... read more →
aug 11
What is the best zero-emission bus for you? Well, the answer might not satisfy you: it really depends on your specific operation. However, we do have some news that might be to your liking. The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) just released a “Guidebook for Deploying Zero-Emission Transit... read more →
aug 03
The energy consumption of electric vehicles is like fuel consumption of diesel vehicles, it measures how efficient you are. As more companies transition to electric fleets, understanding the energy consumption of different electric vehicles becomes paramount, as it will have a major impact on the financial bottom line of an... read more →
jul 21
When it comes to electric vehicles one of the operation aspects people often have concerns and questions about is the range. To make the most of your EV and reduce range anxiety it is important to have a good understanding of the factors which impact the range of an electric... read more →
jul 13
In our previous blog post, Incidents: The Importance of Real-Time Alerts for Electric Buses, we explain what the ViriCiti Incidents feature is and how it can help fleet operators always be on top of any critical issue. Now, we want to go a step further. We will discuss how you... read more →
jul 08
Last month, 34 new CaetanoBus e.City Gold electric buses started their service with Abellio London, operating for Transport for London. This marks an important milestone for both companies as this is the first e-bus fleet for Abellio London, as well as the first order of electric buses that CaetanoBus delivered... read more →
jul 06
Monitoring your bus fleet and having real-time updates is incredibly helpful for preventing break downs or for checking the charging status for an entire fleet. These are just a few examples. Using the incidents feature as a way to keep track and monitor your fleet can also be extremely beneficial.... read more →
jun 29
Over the last few months, ViriCiti’s Co-Founder and CCO, Alexander Schabert, has worked together with a selected group of e-mobility experts to help define the new VDV-463 standard. This brand-new standard defines the interoperability between chargers and depot management software, in Germany, in order to help accelerate the adoption of... read more →
jun 16
One of the most crucial parts of monitoring your fleet is monitoring your chargers. With an expanding electric bus fleet, you also need to consider your charging capacity. Smart charging combines vehicle, planning, utility information, and other data sources in order to increase the efficiency of your charging infrastructure and... read more →
jun 11
In our previous article, Smart Charging Electric Buses: The Ultimate Guide we have covered the most important aspects of smart charging, from the top benefits to the main functionalities, and from use cases to OCPP requirements. In case you need a refresher, we highly recommend having a look at our... read more →
jun 10
We are excited to announce a long-awaited feature for our customers in the USA and UK: Lamp Status Signals. This is the UK/USA equivalent of the Telltale Lights, which was already available via our dashboard for our European Customers. Lamp Status Signals are the warning and error lights that appear... read more →
jun 08
Plenty of information is available in your (electric) bus that goes far beyond the information displayed on your bus' dashboard. Speed, odometer, and battery state of charge (SOC), which are on the dashboard, are just a few small pieces of information. You can greatly improve your operations by using the... read more →
jun 02
As electric fleets increase in size, their charging/ driving status can become more difficult to track. The larger the fleet size the more complex this task becomes. There can be a significant learning curve for the employees like the fuel team or the drivers, depending on who is responsible for... read more →
mei 26
Range Variability The number one question asked by most new electric vehicle drivers and operators is: “how far can I go before I run out of charge?” While it can be a little confusing to think about the energy in a battery pack instead of the fuel in a tank,... read more →
mei 19
One question many operators have is, “how do I use the most buses with the fewest chargers?” It is a constant challenge to maximize the distance your buses drive on a daily basis while charging as little as possible. Plus, staying on time is another important consideration when it comes... read more →
mei 11
Vehicle breakdowns while on route cost transit operators significant time and money. Route disruptions and delays are bad for passengers. Additionally, they hurt their trust in a reliable transit system. A roadside breakdown can be a safety issue for drivers and passengers, depending on the breakdown location. To get the... read more →
mei 04
Transitioning a bus fleet from diesel to electric can be an overwhelming task in many ways. It can be nerve-racking working with vehicles’ high voltage components, and many new parts. A knowledgeable and confident maintenance technician team is crucial. Therefore when transitioning to electric buses, it's essential to bring the... read more →
apr 20
Fast-charging, also called opportunity charging, can be convenient when it comes to charging electric buses. It can lower the charging wait time to 10 minutes, or almost equivalent to the time it takes to refill a fuel bus. Since the battery is one of the biggest investments in an electric... read more →
apr 14
The impact of COVID-19 on the economy and public health is unprecedented, disrupting routine and modern life. Precautions need to be taken in many areas including the maintenance of electric buses. Because of the quarantine orders that are being implemented in many countries, fewer buses are in use or are... read more →
mrt 25
How to Deal with a Mixed Fleet As it becomes increasingly common for bus fleets to transition and integrate more electric vehicles, mixed fleets are becoming more prevalent. There are many factors to take into consideration when dealing with a mixed fleet depending on the stage of the transition and... read more →
mrt 16
Did you know 80% of charger issues can be solved by a software reset? And the best part? This can be done remotely with a charger monitoring platform such as ViriCiti. Even though the technology is advancing quite fast, many charger OEMs don’t offer the option to execute a software... read more →
feb 25
With the introduction of electric buses in cities, the air is becoming cleaner, reducing pollutants like nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM). Cities are becoming quieter and in turn, a healthier and more enjoyable environment for citizens to live in. However, since electric buses are so quiet new sounds... read more →
feb 18
During this time of year, one of the most important factors in the reduction of range in electric buses is the cold weather. Even though there is a lot of empirical evidence that this is true, we rarely can find some hard evidence that helps us understand the effects of... read more →
feb 11
The electric bus industry is full of abbreviations, and perhaps some of them you may not be familiar with. Don’t worry, you don’t need to have them all memorized! To help you get through the noise and make you look like a true expert we have compiled a list of... read more →
jan 24
This article was written by Sarah Hulseman-Colletti, who is our very knowledgeable Customer Success Engineer. One of the most important information to understand about your electric vehicle is the state of charge. The battery’s state of charge (SOC) refers to how much charge, or energy, is left in the battery.... read more →
jan 16
Did you know a standard Lithium-ion battery experiences 10 times more degradation when operated near 100% cycle DoD compared to when operating at a 10% DoD for the same amount of charged power (DOD = Depth of Discharge)? So why is that important to know? Well, in practical terms, when... read more →
dec 19
For the first time in Europe, 152 electric buses have been introduced to one city at the same time. This makes this extensive project the largest introduction of electric buses in one go (outside of China). And together with the 12 electric buses already in usage, the e-fleet now totals... read more →
dec 17
Tracking your vehicle data in a telematics system to monitor your non-electric vehicles, such as Diesel or CNG buses, helps you increase efficiency, safety, and passenger comfort. It also reduces your fleet’s overall carbon footprint. Let’s explore these benefits and see why you might need a telematics system for your... read more →
dec 11
One of the biggest concerns for electric vehicle owners is battery degradation. It can have far-reaching consequences for owners and operators, eventually resulting in reduced energy capacity, efficiency, and a delay in the return on investment. The battery can make up 50% of the cost of an electric bus. Keeping... read more →
dec 02
Time is ticking away for bus operators. In most European countries, the aim is for transport to be zero-emission by 2030 with North America following closely. Have you got your e-fleet up and running yet? The C40 Fossil Fuel Free Streets Declaration includes a growing number of cities which commit... read more →
okt 15
What is smart charging? The easiest way to understand Smart Charging is to compare it to regular charging. With regular (non-smart) charging as soon as you plug in a vehicle into a charger it will start charging. In this scenario, the battery demands the maximum amount of power until fully... read more →
mei 14
A blog by Sebastian Liem and Erwin Poeze - ViriCiti Labs ViriCiti provides insights in electric, CNG, diesel, hybrid, and hydrogen vehicles, as well as their charging infrastructure. We can, therefore, provide full insight in energy management, maintenance, route operations, and flexible charging for mixed fleets. Currently, we are working... read more →
jan 29
Amsterdam, 28 januari 2019 - Energy Impact Partners (EIP), Mainport Innovation Fund II (MIF II), en een niet nader genoemde derde partij, hebben vandaag laten weten € 6,25 miljoen te investeren in clean-tech startup ViriCiti, dat een online telematica-platform heeft ontwikkeld voor gemengde en elektrische busvloten. Doel van de investering... read more →
mei 23
Evolved from the traditional monolithic approach, ViriCiti’s system consists of multiple services that run in containerized Docker environments, utilizing Kubernetes as container orchestrator. This architectural style, called Microservices, has been actively debated on in the past few years and consists of the idea of decomposing a system into a collection... read more →
mei 07
De levensduur van voertuigbatterijen is nog steeds een financiële uitdaging voor de elektrificatie van de transportsector. Daarom zijn batterij-expert Fraunhoferinstituut voor Transport en Infrastructuur IVI en EV dataspecialist ViriCiti, een langdurige samenwerking aangegaan. Het doel van de samenwerking is het verlengen van de levensduur van voertuigbatterijen en het verlagen van de totale eigendomskosten... read more →
mrt 16
Deze week werden we uitgenodigd door BNR om in het programma Zakendoen te vertellen over onze nieuwe tool de 'EV Fleet Analyzer'. De EV Fleet Analyzer is een online planning tool voor elektrische bussen en trucks dat de precieze energieconsumptie voorspelt voor een geplotte route. De tool combineert informatie over... read more →
mrt 07
ViriCiti en Simacan hebben hun samenwerkingsproject 'EV Fleet Analyzer' afgerond. Deze online tool voorspelt het energieverbruik van elektrische voertuigen op basis van wegsegmentatie en voertuiggegevens. Op deze manier kan zeer nauwkeurig worden voorspeld of een nog niet eerder gereden route, elektrisch gereden kan worden gereden. EV Fleet Analyzer Twee jaar geleden zijn ViriCiti... read more →
jul 11
From the beginning of electric transport in Europe, ViriCiti has been working with various partners that made the early electric transition. Four years ago, Schiphol became our first Dutch customer that deployed electric buses. After that, we worked together with small and large bus producers, public bus operators, commercial truck... read more →
apr 10
Today we officially opened our new US-office in Palo Alto! Starting this week, our colleague Michael Coussement will be available for questions, all after-sales issues and on-site support and trainings. Five years ago this month, Michael started working with Transitions-Now. Passionate about e-mobility, he is ready to get started on... read more →
mrt 08
jan 20
Do you want to know what we do in just 1 minute? Well, ViriCiti monitors electric buses to increase the potential number of electric kilometers that can be driven. By taking away possible range anxiety experienced by drivers, operators and dispatchers electric buses can increase the use of their batteries.... read more →
jan 13
Last month, ViriCiti visited QBuzz with an RTL film crew in their main office in Utrecht. Here, our CEO Freek Dielissen and QBuzz's fleet manager, Han van der Wal talked about the electric future. Last weekend, this was broadcasted in 'Ondernemend Nederland' at RTL7. Missed it? Not to worry. Tomorrow, Saturday January... read more →
dec 16
Om een einde te maken aan de stijgende NOx- en fijnstofemissies in steden, heeft de Nederlandse overheid besloten dat vanaf 2025 alle nieuwe bussen in het openbaar vervoer uitstootvrij moeten rijden. Maar zijn we wel voorbereid op een volledig elektrisch transportsysteem? Gevolgen voor busvervoerders De eerste, en ook meest... read more →
nov 03
In two weeks, on November 17, ViriCiti will host a TECH meetup in our office in Amsterdam. Meetup is an organization in which people can join events of their interest; in any type of category. The group ‘Continuous Delivery Amsterdam’ is set up with the aim of sharing knowledge and... read more →
sep 15
Each year, Deloitte Technology Fast50 nominates the most promising tech startups for the Rising Star Award. In the selection process, potential turnover, scalability and innovation are taken into account. This week, the final 10 competitors were announced and we are very proud to announce ViriCiti has made it to this year's list..... read more →
jul 14
Mainport Innovation Fund II (KLM, Schiphol Group, Delft University of Technology, Port of Amsterdam, NS Dutch Railways) and Breesaap Green Link invest in ViriCiti, an online platform to increase the performance of commercial electric vehicles. This morning, ViriCiti announced an investment of €700,000 by Mainport Innovation Fund II and Breesaap... read more →
jul 12
After a year of hard work and development we felt that our current website needed a make-over. The old website did not match our vision anymore and therefore we thought it was time to give it a new and fresher look. Therefore, we present to you with pride; the new www.viriciti.com!... read more →
jun 07
Since 2012, Sustainia – a Danish company dedicated to communicate the attractive and empowering aspects of sustainable living – publishes the Sustainia100: a top 100 of the world’s most innovative and sustainable solutions the world must know about. This year’s edition contains solutions that provide social, financial and environmental returns,... read more →
apr 01
Last Tuesday, we hosted the SaaS Meetup for CTOs in Amsterdam at the ViriCiti headquarters. Meetup.com is an online social networking platform that facilitates offline group meetings in various locations around the world. Meetup allows members to find and join groups unified by a common interest, which results in meetups,... read more →
mrt 05
ViriCiti B.V. has entered a partnership with Simacan B.V. to develop a new online tool that predicts the energy usage and savings per route by driving electric. The ‘EV Fleet Analyzer’ thus provides insights in when the deployment of electric distribution vehicles is profitable. With this tool, ViriCiti and Simacan... read more →
feb 27
On February 29th and March 1st 2016, ViriCiti will be present at the 7th VDV Academy Conference, ‘Electric Buses – Market of the Future!’, in Berlin. Alexander Schabert will give a presentation about the importance of energy and range management in the daily operations of electric buses and the practical experience... read more →
jan 27
A few months ago, two of our representatives traveled to the U.S.A. to explore some new business opportunities. As of this week, we can officially say that their trip was pretty successful. Not only do we have 4 new customers, we now also have a sister company in America. Welcome... read more →
nov 26
Yesterday afternoon, Schiphol celebrated the official completion and commissioning of their e-bus project: 35 electric BYD buses, transporting travelers from aircraft to gate. It is one of the largest e-bus fleets in Europe. ViriCiti is the proud supplier of the monitoring system – implemented in all 35 buses – used... read more →
okt 12
ViriCiti – the leading company for cloud-based telematics systems for electric city buses and trucks – has been growing fast over the last years. This has resulted in several collaborations with prominent bus producers and operators. From 16 – 21 October, ViriCiti will present their latest achievements and innovations in... read more →
aug 01
ViriCiti – together with Ziehl-Abegg’s ZAwheel – has been awarded with the “Best Product of the Year 2015-2016” award for their vEMS system. The award was achieved on grounds of Innovation, High Quality and Ecology: “The ZIEHL-ABEGG ZAwheel plus vEMS transfers all interesting and necessary parameters between a central server... read more →
dec 14
We are excited to announce that as of today, we are helping Keolis Nederland monitor all their 246 BYD electric buses in the IJssel-Vecht concession. These buses officially started their operation on 13 December 2020. In 2021, 13 other e-buses will be added to the fleet. We are proud to... read more →
nov 30
Proterra’s Single Dispenser PCS chargers can now be integrated into ViriCiti's Smart Charging solution via OCPP. This allows agencies and fleet operators with Proterra chargers to opt in for advanced Smarting Charging functionalities such as remote resets, load balancing and peak shaving. ViriCiti’s solution can potentially save transit agencies and... read more →
nov 06
We’re happy to announce that ViriCiti has officially become an approved vendor within Southern California Edison’s Charge Ready Transport Program! This means Southern California Edison customers accepted to the program can use ViriCiti’s holistic fleet management solution to support California’s zero-emission policies and electrification efforts. The Charge Ready Transport program... read more →
nov 03
We’re proud to have been nominated for the second year in a row for Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50, which is their annual ranking of the fifty fastest growing technology companies in the Netherlands. This nomination is a recognition for ViriCiti’s activities in recent years, highlighting our determination for continuous growth.... read more →
aug 11
What is the best zero-emission bus for you? Well, the answer might not satisfy you: it really depends on your specific operation. However, we do have some news that might be to your liking. The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) just released a “Guidebook for Deploying Zero-Emission Transit... read more →
aug 03
The energy consumption of electric vehicles is like fuel consumption of diesel vehicles, it measures how efficient you are. As more companies transition to electric fleets, understanding the energy consumption of different electric vehicles becomes paramount, as it will have a major impact on the financial bottom line of an... read more →
jul 21
When it comes to electric vehicles one of the operation aspects people often have concerns and questions about is the range. To make the most of your EV and reduce range anxiety it is important to have a good understanding of the factors which impact the range of an electric... read more →
jul 13
In our previous blog post, Incidents: The Importance of Real-Time Alerts for Electric Buses, we explain what the ViriCiti Incidents feature is and how it can help fleet operators always be on top of any critical issue. Now, we want to go a step further. We will discuss how you... read more →
jul 08
Last month, 34 new CaetanoBus e.City Gold electric buses started their service with Abellio London, operating for Transport for London. This marks an important milestone for both companies as this is the first e-bus fleet for Abellio London, as well as the first order of electric buses that CaetanoBus delivered... read more →
jul 06
Monitoring your bus fleet and having real-time updates is incredibly helpful for preventing break downs or for checking the charging status for an entire fleet. These are just a few examples. Using the incidents feature as a way to keep track and monitor your fleet can also be extremely beneficial.... read more →
jun 29
Over the last few months, ViriCiti’s Co-Founder and CCO, Alexander Schabert, has worked together with a selected group of e-mobility experts to help define the new VDV-463 standard. This brand-new standard defines the interoperability between chargers and depot management software, in Germany, in order to help accelerate the adoption of... read more →
jun 16
One of the most crucial parts of monitoring your fleet is monitoring your chargers. With an expanding electric bus fleet, you also need to consider your charging capacity. Smart charging combines vehicle, planning, utility information, and other data sources in order to increase the efficiency of your charging infrastructure and... read more →
jun 11
In our previous article, Smart Charging Electric Buses: The Ultimate Guide we have covered the most important aspects of smart charging, from the top benefits to the main functionalities, and from use cases to OCPP requirements. In case you need a refresher, we highly recommend having a look at our... read more →
jun 10
We are excited to announce a long-awaited feature for our customers in the USA and UK: Lamp Status Signals. This is the UK/USA equivalent of the Telltale Lights, which was already available via our dashboard for our European Customers. Lamp Status Signals are the warning and error lights that appear... read more →
jun 08
Plenty of information is available in your (electric) bus that goes far beyond the information displayed on your bus' dashboard. Speed, odometer, and battery state of charge (SOC), which are on the dashboard, are just a few small pieces of information. You can greatly improve your operations by using the... read more →
jun 02
As electric fleets increase in size, their charging/ driving status can become more difficult to track. The larger the fleet size the more complex this task becomes. There can be a significant learning curve for the employees like the fuel team or the drivers, depending on who is responsible for... read more →
mei 26
Range Variability The number one question asked by most new electric vehicle drivers and operators is: “how far can I go before I run out of charge?” While it can be a little confusing to think about the energy in a battery pack instead of the fuel in a tank,... read more →
mei 19
One question many operators have is, “how do I use the most buses with the fewest chargers?” It is a constant challenge to maximize the distance your buses drive on a daily basis while charging as little as possible. Plus, staying on time is another important consideration when it comes... read more →
mei 11
Vehicle breakdowns while on route cost transit operators significant time and money. Route disruptions and delays are bad for passengers. Additionally, they hurt their trust in a reliable transit system. A roadside breakdown can be a safety issue for drivers and passengers, depending on the breakdown location. To get the... read more →
mei 04
Transitioning a bus fleet from diesel to electric can be an overwhelming task in many ways. It can be nerve-racking working with vehicles’ high voltage components, and many new parts. A knowledgeable and confident maintenance technician team is crucial. Therefore when transitioning to electric buses, it's essential to bring the... read more →
apr 20
Fast-charging, also called opportunity charging, can be convenient when it comes to charging electric buses. It can lower the charging wait time to 10 minutes, or almost equivalent to the time it takes to refill a fuel bus. Since the battery is one of the biggest investments in an electric... read more →
apr 14
The impact of COVID-19 on the economy and public health is unprecedented, disrupting routine and modern life. Precautions need to be taken in many areas including the maintenance of electric buses. Because of the quarantine orders that are being implemented in many countries, fewer buses are in use or are... read more →
mrt 25
How to Deal with a Mixed Fleet As it becomes increasingly common for bus fleets to transition and integrate more electric vehicles, mixed fleets are becoming more prevalent. There are many factors to take into consideration when dealing with a mixed fleet depending on the stage of the transition and... read more →
mrt 16
Did you know 80% of charger issues can be solved by a software reset? And the best part? This can be done remotely with a charger monitoring platform such as ViriCiti. Even though the technology is advancing quite fast, many charger OEMs don’t offer the option to execute a software... read more →
feb 25
With the introduction of electric buses in cities, the air is becoming cleaner, reducing pollutants like nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM). Cities are becoming quieter and in turn, a healthier and more enjoyable environment for citizens to live in. However, since electric buses are so quiet new sounds... read more →
feb 18
During this time of year, one of the most important factors in the reduction of range in electric buses is the cold weather. Even though there is a lot of empirical evidence that this is true, we rarely can find some hard evidence that helps us understand the effects of... read more →
feb 11
The electric bus industry is full of abbreviations, and perhaps some of them you may not be familiar with. Don’t worry, you don’t need to have them all memorized! To help you get through the noise and make you look like a true expert we have compiled a list of... read more →
jan 24
This article was written by Sarah Hulseman-Colletti, who is our very knowledgeable Customer Success Engineer. One of the most important information to understand about your electric vehicle is the state of charge. The battery’s state of charge (SOC) refers to how much charge, or energy, is left in the battery.... read more →
jan 16
Did you know a standard Lithium-ion battery experiences 10 times more degradation when operated near 100% cycle DoD compared to when operating at a 10% DoD for the same amount of charged power (DOD = Depth of Discharge)? So why is that important to know? Well, in practical terms, when... read more →
dec 19
For the first time in Europe, 152 electric buses have been introduced to one city at the same time. This makes this extensive project the largest introduction of electric buses in one go (outside of China). And together with the 12 electric buses already in usage, the e-fleet now totals... read more →
dec 17
Tracking your vehicle data in a telematics system to monitor your non-electric vehicles, such as Diesel or CNG buses, helps you increase efficiency, safety, and passenger comfort. It also reduces your fleet’s overall carbon footprint. Let’s explore these benefits and see why you might need a telematics system for your... read more →
dec 11
One of the biggest concerns for electric vehicle owners is battery degradation. It can have far-reaching consequences for owners and operators, eventually resulting in reduced energy capacity, efficiency, and a delay in the return on investment. The battery can make up 50% of the cost of an electric bus. Keeping... read more →
dec 02
Time is ticking away for bus operators. In most European countries, the aim is for transport to be zero-emission by 2030 with North America following closely. Have you got your e-fleet up and running yet? The C40 Fossil Fuel Free Streets Declaration includes a growing number of cities which commit... read more →
okt 15
What is smart charging? The easiest way to understand Smart Charging is to compare it to regular charging. With regular (non-smart) charging as soon as you plug in a vehicle into a charger it will start charging. In this scenario, the battery demands the maximum amount of power until fully... read more →
mei 14
A blog by Sebastian Liem and Erwin Poeze - ViriCiti Labs ViriCiti provides insights in electric, CNG, diesel, hybrid, and hydrogen vehicles, as well as their charging infrastructure. We can, therefore, provide full insight in energy management, maintenance, route operations, and flexible charging for mixed fleets. Currently, we are working... read more →
jan 29
Amsterdam, 28 januari 2019 - Energy Impact Partners (EIP), Mainport Innovation Fund II (MIF II), en een niet nader genoemde derde partij, hebben vandaag laten weten € 6,25 miljoen te investeren in clean-tech startup ViriCiti, dat een online telematica-platform heeft ontwikkeld voor gemengde en elektrische busvloten. Doel van de investering... read more →
mei 23
Evolved from the traditional monolithic approach, ViriCiti’s system consists of multiple services that run in containerized Docker environments, utilizing Kubernetes as container orchestrator. This architectural style, called Microservices, has been actively debated on in the past few years and consists of the idea of decomposing a system into a collection... read more →
mei 07
De levensduur van voertuigbatterijen is nog steeds een financiële uitdaging voor de elektrificatie van de transportsector. Daarom zijn batterij-expert Fraunhoferinstituut voor Transport en Infrastructuur IVI en EV dataspecialist ViriCiti, een langdurige samenwerking aangegaan. Het doel van de samenwerking is het verlengen van de levensduur van voertuigbatterijen en het verlagen van de totale eigendomskosten... read more →
mrt 16
Deze week werden we uitgenodigd door BNR om in het programma Zakendoen te vertellen over onze nieuwe tool de 'EV Fleet Analyzer'. De EV Fleet Analyzer is een online planning tool voor elektrische bussen en trucks dat de precieze energieconsumptie voorspelt voor een geplotte route. De tool combineert informatie over... read more →
mrt 07
ViriCiti en Simacan hebben hun samenwerkingsproject 'EV Fleet Analyzer' afgerond. Deze online tool voorspelt het energieverbruik van elektrische voertuigen op basis van wegsegmentatie en voertuiggegevens. Op deze manier kan zeer nauwkeurig worden voorspeld of een nog niet eerder gereden route, elektrisch gereden kan worden gereden. EV Fleet Analyzer Twee jaar geleden zijn ViriCiti... read more →
jul 11
From the beginning of electric transport in Europe, ViriCiti has been working with various partners that made the early electric transition. Four years ago, Schiphol became our first Dutch customer that deployed electric buses. After that, we worked together with small and large bus producers, public bus operators, commercial truck... read more →
apr 10
Today we officially opened our new US-office in Palo Alto! Starting this week, our colleague Michael Coussement will be available for questions, all after-sales issues and on-site support and trainings. Five years ago this month, Michael started working with Transitions-Now. Passionate about e-mobility, he is ready to get started on... read more →
mrt 08
jan 20
Do you want to know what we do in just 1 minute? Well, ViriCiti monitors electric buses to increase the potential number of electric kilometers that can be driven. By taking away possible range anxiety experienced by drivers, operators and dispatchers electric buses can increase the use of their batteries.... read more →
jan 13
Last month, ViriCiti visited QBuzz with an RTL film crew in their main office in Utrecht. Here, our CEO Freek Dielissen and QBuzz's fleet manager, Han van der Wal talked about the electric future. Last weekend, this was broadcasted in 'Ondernemend Nederland' at RTL7. Missed it? Not to worry. Tomorrow, Saturday January... read more →
dec 16
Om een einde te maken aan de stijgende NOx- en fijnstofemissies in steden, heeft de Nederlandse overheid besloten dat vanaf 2025 alle nieuwe bussen in het openbaar vervoer uitstootvrij moeten rijden. Maar zijn we wel voorbereid op een volledig elektrisch transportsysteem? Gevolgen voor busvervoerders De eerste, en ook meest... read more →
nov 03
In two weeks, on November 17, ViriCiti will host a TECH meetup in our office in Amsterdam. Meetup is an organization in which people can join events of their interest; in any type of category. The group ‘Continuous Delivery Amsterdam’ is set up with the aim of sharing knowledge and... read more →
sep 15
Each year, Deloitte Technology Fast50 nominates the most promising tech startups for the Rising Star Award. In the selection process, potential turnover, scalability and innovation are taken into account. This week, the final 10 competitors were announced and we are very proud to announce ViriCiti has made it to this year's list..... read more →
jul 14
Mainport Innovation Fund II (KLM, Schiphol Group, Delft University of Technology, Port of Amsterdam, NS Dutch Railways) and Breesaap Green Link invest in ViriCiti, an online platform to increase the performance of commercial electric vehicles. This morning, ViriCiti announced an investment of €700,000 by Mainport Innovation Fund II and Breesaap... read more →
jul 12
After a year of hard work and development we felt that our current website needed a make-over. The old website did not match our vision anymore and therefore we thought it was time to give it a new and fresher look. Therefore, we present to you with pride; the new www.viriciti.com!... read more →
jun 07
Since 2012, Sustainia – a Danish company dedicated to communicate the attractive and empowering aspects of sustainable living – publishes the Sustainia100: a top 100 of the world’s most innovative and sustainable solutions the world must know about. This year’s edition contains solutions that provide social, financial and environmental returns,... read more →
apr 01
Last Tuesday, we hosted the SaaS Meetup for CTOs in Amsterdam at the ViriCiti headquarters. Meetup.com is an online social networking platform that facilitates offline group meetings in various locations around the world. Meetup allows members to find and join groups unified by a common interest, which results in meetups,... read more →
mrt 05
ViriCiti B.V. has entered a partnership with Simacan B.V. to develop a new online tool that predicts the energy usage and savings per route by driving electric. The ‘EV Fleet Analyzer’ thus provides insights in when the deployment of electric distribution vehicles is profitable. With this tool, ViriCiti and Simacan... read more →
feb 27
On February 29th and March 1st 2016, ViriCiti will be present at the 7th VDV Academy Conference, ‘Electric Buses – Market of the Future!’, in Berlin. Alexander Schabert will give a presentation about the importance of energy and range management in the daily operations of electric buses and the practical experience... read more →
jan 27
A few months ago, two of our representatives traveled to the U.S.A. to explore some new business opportunities. As of this week, we can officially say that their trip was pretty successful. Not only do we have 4 new customers, we now also have a sister company in America. Welcome... read more →
nov 26
Yesterday afternoon, Schiphol celebrated the official completion and commissioning of their e-bus project: 35 electric BYD buses, transporting travelers from aircraft to gate. It is one of the largest e-bus fleets in Europe. ViriCiti is the proud supplier of the monitoring system – implemented in all 35 buses – used... read more →
okt 12
ViriCiti – the leading company for cloud-based telematics systems for electric city buses and trucks – has been growing fast over the last years. This has resulted in several collaborations with prominent bus producers and operators. From 16 – 21 October, ViriCiti will present their latest achievements and innovations in... read more →
aug 01
ViriCiti – together with Ziehl-Abegg’s ZAwheel – has been awarded with the “Best Product of the Year 2015-2016” award for their vEMS system. The award was achieved on grounds of Innovation, High Quality and Ecology: “The ZIEHL-ABEGG ZAwheel plus vEMS transfers all interesting and necessary parameters between a central server... read more →