RFID technology reduces idling time for car engines

Given current oil price trends and the combined push for carbon neutrality, organizations are under increasing pressure to adopt different technology solutions to improve the efficiency of mobile device management. Some analysts predict that by the end of 2007, the price of oil will reach 4 to 5 US dollars per gallon. This will be a heavy blow to any organization that invests heavily in the automobile industry and makes profits from it. In addition, it is difficult to reduce the impact of greenhouse gases on global atmospheric climate change. In terms of impact initiatives, it is clear how taking steps to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions will not only add to an organization's bottom line, but also make it more politically and environmentally attractive.

An important area of using technology solutions to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions is mobile device management. This solution leverages advanced technology, complemented by comprehensive analytics and management software, to provide responsive managers with real-time monitoring and analysis of fleet performance. Mobile equipment management solutions allow companies to streamline processes and maximize mobile equipment performance by tracking and monitoring vehicles, machinery, trailers, vessels and cargo, as well as drivers and operators.

More advanced mobile device management solutions will include GPS navigation, wireless communication technology and Internet access. In addition, vehicles will also be equipped with telemetry sensors (wireless or wired), RFID Readers and communication equipment, etc. The information gathered using these technologies facilitates online interactions with fleets, workflow automation and real-time in-depth cost analysis for critical business decisions. This comprehensive solution brings best practices to advanced fleet management, real-time labor management, communications and information, vehicle maintenance and diagnostics, route and resource utilization efficiency, cost management, advanced analytics and management reporting, and more.

Installing mobile device monitoring systems on cars and enabling real-time alarms through portals and handheld devices allows fleet managers to be aware of special situations without the need to continuously monitor every car in the fleet. Monitoring equipment can be connected to any electronic system that evaluates various components of the vehicle, including fuel sensors, odometers, speed indicators, engine controllers, and brake and launch computers. The RFID reader tracks the driver's location and activity data by identifying the ID, and obtains information about the goods through RFID tags on pallets or single items. This data is first transmitted to an on-board computer and then transmitted to the monitoring system's data center via mobile communication technology.

The RFID mobile device management system allows users or managers to confirm which measurement values of certain components constitute abnormal operating conditions and then fine-tune the standards. Information and alerts about abnormal situations are sent to users or managers through the most effective mechanism (note: such as email, voicemail, website, mobile device or SMS, etc.). For organizations seeking to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, RFID mobile device management systems can bring significant benefits.

In the battle to improve vehicle fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, properly trained drivers are a company’s best Asset. With the RFID mobile device management system, drivers and operators can obtain the latest information and standards on fuel saving and emission reduction technologies (note: for example, keeping tires inflated, timely speed limits, limiting vehicle overweight, etc.). Many current RFID mobile device management systems are able to customize driver scoring systems that take into account many of the criteria listed above.

The driver rating system is linked to specific drivers through RFID car cards, and each driver swipes the card through a card reader installed on the car's joystick. These RFID car cards are used to Store driver attributes. This attribute value is related to the driver rating project, with the purpose of creating a complete driver performance system. This scoring method allows management to reduce the driver's fuel efficiency or emission reduction indicators to a number, which can be effectively compared with the same driver's records on different days, and can also be compared horizontally with other drivers.

Reduce idling time

Drivers often leave their engines idle to power heating and air conditioning equipment, ventilation equipment, food preparation and storage equipment, lighting and entertainment facilities. Idling quickly consumes fuel that is allocated to drivers for their delivery routes based on predicted mileage. RFID mobile equipment management systems can report idling patterns in detail, indicating when and where fuel savings and emission reductions can be maximized while minimizing impact on operations. Based on these reports, managers may consider the following engine idle mode options: shore power (120V AC to the driver when the truck is parked), generator (an external source to provide power to power the driver's entertainment equipment), and inverter (12V AC to power the driver's entertainment equipment). The DC power is converted into 120V AC power so that the driver can use any AC equipment).