Tracker’s new tech homes in on idle time
Fleet managers can access sharper vehicle idling data and unlock lower fleet operating costs thanks to software tweaks from Tracker.
The tracking specialists have introduced Transient Voltage Detection (TVD) technology to its Tracker Fleet telematics product in a bid to improve fuel efficiency and keep running costs down.
“Fuel consumption is a key issue for businesses,” says Tracker MD Stephen Doran, “but the ability to accurately determine when a journey truly starts or an engine’s running time, journey times and average speeds have all been notoriously difficult.
“This hasn’t been helped by the fact that vehicle electrical systems have become more complex and in turn, harder to find the right place to connect the ignition sensor.
“Our engineers have designed a way to overcome this by sensing the electrical noise that is generated when an engine is running.”
Wire detection
TVD technology works by monitoring voltage and the engine’s electrical noise generated by electronic systems like the alternator. The system detects when the vehicle engine has started and stopped through wires to the vehicle supply.
Mr Doran says this portrays a true reflection of idle time: “Previously idle times would be generated even if the ignition switch was set to ‘accessory’, for example to listen to the radio.
“In this scenario, the fleet manager has got a notification that the vehicle has started, even though it hadn’t, with the idle measurement starting at that point.
“With TVD, we won’t have that margin of error, allowing us to always give customers the most accurate idle time.”
Stephen concluded saying the new telematics solution will shake up how companies monitor the efficiency of their fleet, at a time when they need it most.
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