Responding to the ZEV Mandate with Digital Twin Technology
When we talk about the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, one critical variable we cannot control —but that drives everything we do—is time. The challenge lies in making the transition quickly enough. While we can't change the clock, we can control other key levers: scale, cost, and speed.
To meet ambitious emissions goals, we need to accelerate the transition and scale faster. Doing so not only lowers costs but also makes zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) more commercially viable — ultimately enabling wider adoption. While scaling is a monumental task, modern technology is making it possible.
The Role of Digital Twin Technology
Enter Digital Twin technology — a game-changing tool that creates a digital replica of a physical object, system, or process, contextualised in a virtual environment. Digital twins allow organisations to simulate real-world scenarios, evaluate outcomes, and make smarter, faster decisions based on real-time insights.
One company leading this charge is ZeroMission, an Irish-based innovator offering a unique digital platform that supports commercial fleets as they shift away from traditional mobility solutions toward electric and hydrogen-powered alternatives.
“Building the governance and control frameworks for an eMobility solution requires collaboration across multiple stakeholders, each with overlapping interests,” says Alan Crowley, COO of ZeroMission.
“Our single-source platform manages and reports the data required by each stakeholder. It tests, tracks, and optimises vehicle usage and energy demand using real-time operational data.”
Since its launch, ZeroMission has expanded to include fuel cell vehicles, offering comparative analysis across blended fleets to understand what’s truly possible.
“Choosing the right technology stack for an EV operating system is complex,” Crowley continues.
“That’s why we developed Clarity — a system built by experts with over 15 years of EV, Telematics and Data Science experience. Clarity provides intuitive, real-time delivery tracking, conflict resolution, and optimisation tools. It’s a robust, scalable, and easy-to-maintain solution.”
Data as an Asset — Not a Cost
Alan emphasizes the importance of shifting mindset:
“It’s time to start viewing data collection not as a cost, but as an asset.”
In a world where organizations must scale quickly, reduce costs, and maintain service continuity, ZeroMission’s digital twin platform offers a dynamic, data-driven approach to test, optimise, and grow fleet operations.
Organisations adopting digital twin technology have reported:
25–30% reduction in operating costs
20–25% increase in productivity
30–35% reduction in capital expenditure
In the race to meet Government ZEV mandates, speed, scale, and smart decisions will define success. Digital twins offer a powerful pathway to get there.
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Below listen into the water cooler chat podcast with Brenda Shanahan and Cian Kavanagh as the discuss ZeroMission’s upcoming webinar on Digital Twin Technology and how it’s helping fleets transition to electric vehicles more efficiently. They explore key benefits like reducing capital costs, tackling range anxiety, and using real-time data to build smarter, phased electrification plans. It’s a quick but insightful preview of what attendees can expect on 28th May at 3 PM GMT