Telemetry is ceasing to be a tool focused solely on tracking units and is becoming a support for operational decision-making within trucking companies , by allowing the analysis of vehicle performance and the detection of factors that directly impact the cost per kilometer.

The information generated by vehicles can become a tool to stop depending solely on perceptions , as explained by Jorge Estrada, commercial director of AnzenTec , who pointed out that the analysis of more than 200,000 kilometers traveled by cargo units was carried out from data obtained directly from the engines through telemetry systems, which allow information to be transmitted in real time to evaluate the performance of operations.

Among the indicators that can be monitored are fuel efficiency, speed, revolutions per minute (RPM) , accelerator pressure, idling time, range and operating behavior, variables that influence the operational performance of the units.

Estrada emphasized that one of the main findings of the analysis was that fuel savings do not depend exclusively on the type of energy used , but also on the way the vehicle is driven.

According to the specialist, efficient operation—maintaining appropriate speeds, avoiding unnecessary accelerations, and operating the engine within recommended ranges—can translate into better performance and lower operating costs.

In contrast, he indicated that excessive speed , high engine revolutions, and constant acceleration increase fuel consumption and reduce the unit’s efficiency, regardless of the technology used.

The executive added that the information generated by telemetry also allows real-time knowledge of aspects such as available range, fuel level and vehicle operating conditions, facilitating route planning, unit tracking and maintenance scheduling.

Furthermore, he highlighted that the use of operational data helps to identify opportunities for improvement in the driving of operators and to establish performance indicators that can translate into lower costs for fleets .

For Estrada, the value of these tools lies in transforming large volumes of information generated by vehicles into decisions that allow for improved productivity and profitability of transport operations.

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