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title: Heron
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# Heron

![Heron](https://www.systra.com/canada/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/05/22-000_main_metrobus-centre_2380x1500.jpg)

![heron-logo](https://www.systra.com/canada/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/07/heron-logo-1024x457.png)

**Defines on-route energy consumption according to exogenous variables.**

#### The range and technology of electric vehicles are evolving rapidly but remain limited compared to diesel vehicles.

**Vehicle autonomy must be carefully assessed to ensure it meets a route’s energy demands, considering factors such as weather conditions, terrain, and traffic congestion.**

**Heron is an advanced digital solution designed to precisely define on-route energy consumption of electric buses by analyzing a range of exogenous variables. Leveraging automated Python scripts deployed on AWS cloud infrastructure, Heron seamlessly integrates data acquisition, processing, and predictive modelling to optimize electric bus operations.**

## features

![](https://www.systra.com/canada/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/02/lovepik_com-402417845-electric-bus-charging-scenario-1024x571.jpg)

### MODELLING OF YOUR RECHARGE INFRASTRUCTURE

- **Comprehensive Data Acquisition:** Accesses live and historical data from
  multiple sources, including traffic conditions, climate variables, vehicle
  specifics, and road network information, ensuring a rich dataset for analysis.
- **Robust Data Cleaning and Processing:** Employs sophisticated data pipelines,
  aggregators, and databases to clean, harmonize, and prepare data for accurate
  modelling.
- **Predictive Energy Consumption Model:** Delivers high-accuracy energy
  consumption predictions for known vehicle and network configurations.
- **Custom AI Model Development:** Using additional client-specific data such as
  ridership statistics and driver behavior, develops and trains tailored AI
  models to enhance prediction precision.

![heron_en-2](https://www.systra.com/canada/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/07/heron_en-2-1.png)

## Benefits

Beyond energy consumption forecasting, Heron provides valuable operational
benefits including **eco-driving analysis** and
**detailed on-route consumption assessments**, supporting sustainable and
efficient fleet management.

By integrating cutting-edge cloud computing, data science, and AI techniques,
Heron empowers transit agencies and fleet operators to
**optimize electric bus energy use**, **reduce operational costs**, and
**support environmental sustainability goals**.

![5-transit_stm-electric-bus](https://www.systra.com/canada/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/electric-bus.jpg)

[E-Mobility Design – Tool Suite & Expertise](https://www.systra.com/canada/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/04/systra-canada_e-mobility-design-tools.pdf)[Download](https://www.systra.com/canada/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/04/systra-canada_e-mobility-design-tools.pdf)

## WANT TO KNOW MORE?

![hernandez-carlos](https://www.systra.com/canada/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/06/hernandez-carlos.png)

[REQUEST A DEMO!](https://www.systra.com/canada/solutions/heron/chernandez@systra.com)

**Carlos HERNANDEZ**
Product Owner, Heron

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