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In recent years Hino Australia has been upgrading its truck range and that renewal now includes HinoConnect, which is becoming ever more sophisticated. This is another aspect of the process of convergence in electronic architecture, which the trucking industry has been undergoing in recent times.

700 Series. The Hino-Connect is an Australian-built and designed system that communicates directly with the driver via the truck’s Multimedia unit, and delivers comprehensive levels of data to business managers through an online portal and app.

currently only available on all-new 700 Series, this is an exciting indication of what the future holds for Hino customers.”

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE IN REAL-TIME

The latest version of Hino-Connect, was released this year as part of the 700 Series package. This new iteration offers customers the next generation of business telematics with real-time performance data tracking, remote diagnosis of vehicle faults 24/7 and dedicated Hino-Connect specialist support.

‘’More than just a mapping or tracking tool, Hino-Connect delivers 700 Series customers real-time insights into the operation of their fleets,” says Gus Belanszky, General Manager, Service and Customer Support for Hino Australia. “In an Australian-first, Hino-Connect will allow direct communications with drivers through the intelligent multimedia unit.

Using real-time data and insights, HinoConnect will automatically analyse the cause and effect of driver performance, safety and vehicle utilisation using simple dashboards in the portal.

THE ALL-NEW 700 SERIES, BUILT FOR THE FUTURE.

This new system will be available as standard fitment on the all-new Hino

“This is the next iteration of the intelligent Multimedia unit that is standard on all Hino trucks, while Hino-Connect is

Hino-Connect also gathers live vehicle performance data to provide full operational visibility to business managers including brake count, gear change numbers and even the amount of times a vehicle is operating within its optimum rpm band.

The new Hino 700 Series rewrites the rules in safety, emissions and connectivity. It’s our safest truck ever, with an enhanced Hino SmartSafe package including Pre-Collision System, Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning System and Driver Monitor. Designed to meet Euro 6 exhaust emission standards, it’s the cleanest Hino heavy-duty yet. With Hino-Connect as standard, customers benefit from superior business intel and support – it’s next-generation telematics delivered in real-time. The all-new 700 Series is the truck of the future, here today. Find out more at hino.com.au

Hino-Connect uses Driver Score Reporting to monitor key indicators like harsh braking or acceleration, over revving or speeding to identify poor performance that can then be addressed through coaching to enhance driving techniques.

“Business managers can also track current fuel usage of individual trucks, and use the forecasting tool to estimate future fuel costs,” says Gus.