Energy efficiency is a central objective for any fleet manager aiming to reduce operational costs, extend the lifespan of vehicles, and contribute to global sustainability efforts. Modern fleet management solutions provide the necessary tools to achieve these goals, generating a range of tangible benefits for vehicle fleets. Below, we’ve detailed how the right management solution contributes to meeting energy efficiency objectives.

Identifying practices that cause energy inefficiencies

Through reports generated by the AROBS TrackGPS application, available within the CAN reading solution, it is easy to gain a complete picture of vehicle usage by monitoring parameters such as distance traveled, operating hours, and associated fuel consumption.

With the help of this data, fleet managers can quickly identify energy inefficiencies and implement measures to:

• Reduce idling time: Unnecessary engine idling leads to significant fuel losses. Eliminating this habit immediately improves energy efficiency.
• Optimize loaded fuel consumption: Identifying routes or driving styles that increase consumption allows targeted interventions to reduce it.
• Increase productivity: Analyzing operating hours versus downtime ensures more efficient resource utilization.

Efficient management of these parameters leads to substantial fuel savings, reduced carbon emissions, and advanced fleet management.

Full control over auxiliary equipment usage

For fleets consisting of vehicles that use auxiliary equipment (cranes, pumps, etc.), it is essential to track all PTO (Power Take-Off) instances. With the CAN reading solution, the AROBS TrackGPS platform provides details about when and where auxiliary equipment is activated/deactivated and its duration of operation. This allows for easy identification of instances where equipment was used inefficiently.

This supports efforts to improve energy efficiency by:

• Precisely monitoring auxiliary consumption: Using additional equipment can significantly increase fuel consumption. A management solution makes identifying inefficient usage much easier.
• Reducing unnecessary operation time: By pinpointing exact PTO durations, managers can eliminate unjustified equipment use.
• Optimizing operations: Analyzing auxiliary equipment activity allows for more efficient daily task planning.

This way, opportunities to optimize auxiliary fuel consumption can be easily identified, contributing to increased fleet energy efficiency.

Analyzing fleet activity from an energy efficiency perspective

Most management solutions monitor parameters related to vehicle and driver behavior, but a complete solution takes this to the next level by analyzing these parameters in the context of energy efficiency, providing fleet managers with concrete and comprehensive information. Opportunities for optimization become clearer and may include:

• Optimizing driving style: Identifying suboptimal vehicle usage and training drivers accordingly.
• Reducing fuel consumption: Identifying instances of unjustifiably high fuel consumption and their causes.
• Preventing premature wear and tear: Promoting efficient driving styles reduces stress on the engine and auxiliary systems.

AROBS TrackGPS: a partner in energy efficiency

Using comprehensive management solutions revolutionizes how managers administer and optimize their fleets. Detailed, centralized, and easy-to-analyze information provides a clear view of vehicle and driver performance, enabling quick and informed decisions.

The AROBS TrackGPS solution positions itself as a reliable partner for managers who want to use advanced tools to achieve operational efficiency. Complete data analysis enables informed decisions for:

• Reducing costs and increasing profitability
• Lowering carbon emissions
• Extending vehicle lifespan
• Implementing eco-friendly and responsible driving styles

By using AROBS TrackGPS solutions like CAN reading, fleet managers have access to the technology necessary to tackle the challenges of a constantly changing industry. Contact us now if you want to transform energy efficiency into a competitive advantage!