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A fleet manager needs to identify areas where costs can be optimised. This necessitates being proactive to maximise vehicle utilisation, and to attract and ... [![Eric Carlebom](https://blog.vbg.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Author_Portrait/Authors_BW_Eric_Carlebom.png?width=26&name=Authors_BW_Eric_Carlebom.png) Eric Carlebom 25 Jan 2024](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/how-can-a-driver-assist-system-lower-the-total-cost-of-ownership-of-a-truck-combination) ![How much does rust affect the total ownership cost?](https://blog.vbg.eu/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Images/VBG_Instagram/vbg_korrision_ytbehandling_ig.png) \< 4 min #### How much does rust affect the total ownership cost? In the truck industry, steel is a fundamental component, but its inevitable corrosion creates challenges for companies striving for long-term profitability. A ... 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