LITTLETON, Colo. -

Knowing precisely the status of your collateral likely is even more important in a world impacted by COVID-19.

On Tuesday, PassTime announced the launch of the Encore 2, the next generation of Encore, its battery-powered GPS device that hit the market a year ago.

The company highlighted Encore 2 features several enhancements, including:

• Time saving simplified activation process

• All new power management offering greater performance and longevity

• New look to maximize discreet placement

• New production site to provide resilient and sustainable manufacturing

PassTime indicated Encore 2 features an all-new, simplified activation method that is designed to streamline the process, help customers save time and provide a capability for battery saving storage and reusability. 

The company said power-management improvements will enhance battery life under colder temperature conditions and allow Encore 2 to perform better in harshly colder climates. 

Additionally, PassTime mentioned its customers will notice the new sleek appearance of Encore 2 with prominent logos removed, making placement easier and more discreet.

Furthermore, PassTime pointed out that it has made a commitment to support resilient and sustainable manufacturing by producing Encore 2 exclusively in Taiwan, a country the company said is committed to advocating freedoms for its people. 

“Encore’s self-contained, no wire design has been a revolutionary platform for PassTime’s customers and Encore 2 builds on the breakthrough technology by enhancing performance and customer usability,” PassTime executive vice president and chief technology officer Todd Goodnight said in a news release.

Since the original Encore device was launched last year, PassTime said the platform has been widely adopted for its technologies, performance and battery life demanded by the asset protection industry in a small size.

Because Encore is completely self-powered, the company noted that it eliminates the need to cut wires in a vehicle for installation, making Encore easy to implement in a variety of auto-finance, dealership and fleet business applications.

Encore 2 is available now to customers.

For more information, visit passtimegps.com/encore or contact PassTime at (877) 727-7846 or info@passtimegps.com.