White Paper: It's Easy Being Green: How To Save Money And The Environment With Fleet Management Technology

Unfortunately for companies which operate a fleet of motor vehicles, 10% of the world's greenhouse gases are produced by the combustion of fossil fuels. It's estimated that a fleet of 500 vehicles can put 6,000 tons of greenhouse gases into the air each year. The good news is that fleet management technology minimizes fuel and resource consumption both in the vehicle and in the office, leading to a reduced impact on the environment.

A vehicle is at its most fuel efficient when driving at its lowest speed in its highest gear.

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Companies that implement fleet management technology to optimize their operation will not only realize financial gain from their investment, they will reduce their impact on the environment in the vehicle and in the office. Traditional methods for improving a vehicle's fuel efficiency often don't apply to fleet vehicles or are prohibitively expensive. Many fleet management technologies exist, such as in-vehicle navigation and speed and idling monitoring that can both reduce a fleet's operating expenses and its environmental impact. Vehicle managers who aren't ready to invest in new technologies can implement company polices to improve fuel efficiency and save money without a financial investment.