Don't be Idle!

Engine idling is a problem experienced across all industries that require vehicles to be driven for company purposes. Historically, it was believed that leaving a vehicle running for an idle period was more cost effective than switching off the engine and starting it up again. However, the introduction of modern cars has meant that this is no longer the case.

"on tick-over, a typical heavy-duty truck engine consumes fuel at the rate of around 2 litres per hour. That equates to roughly £1.70 and over 5kg of CO2 emissions per hour"

Engine idling is simply a waste of fuel and money. In fact, Freight Best Practice, a division of Department for Transport states that "on tick-over, a typical heavy-duty truck engine consumes fuel at the rate of around 2 litres per hour".

Engine idling is often recorded in extreme weather conditions; when it is particularly hot, drivers tend to leave the engines running to use the air conditioning and when it is very cold, they do the same with the heating. Use such as this can prove very expensive over time. By making a few simple changes to driving behaviour and introducing anti-idling measures, your business could save money and reduce carbon emissions.

With fuel charges at an all time high, it is even more important to find ways of reducing fuel consumption. The standard SupaTrak vehicle tracking solution clearly illustrates where engine idling has occurred, allowing you to manage driving behaviour and your fleet accordingly.

To find out how SupaTrak and other solutions from CMS SupaTrak can help you to reduce your business' fuel consumption, call us on 08444 774 870, email us at sales@supatrak.com or visit us at www.supatrak.com.