TELEMATICS TO SHAPE GREENER TRANSPORT FUTURES
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Australia is lagging overseas markets . Currently , new cars in Australia use 40 % more fuel than the EU , 20 % more than the US , and 15 % more than New Zealand . Transportation accounts for approximately 19 % of Australia ’ s total greenhouse gas emissions , and it ’ s on track to be the largest source of emissions by 2030 .
However , the government is introducing fuel efficiency standards and a plan to accelerate the rollout of EVs nationally . State and federal governments are working to reduce emissions across their own fleets , and many businesses are too .
Sustainability is good news for fleet managers . An efficient fleet isn ’ t just good for the environment , it ’ s good for business too . And telematics makes the change easier than ever .
Data-Driven Efficiencies
By providing visibility over a fleet , managers can find ways to reduce costs and mitigate environmental impacts . Real-time analytics allow for immediate adjustments , leading to reduced carbon footprint and a move towards achieving environmental targets . Detailed data on maintenance , fuel consumption and driver behaviours can help businesses unlock more efficiencies . And by reducing unnecessary idling and optimising routes , telematics can help reduce emissions and operational costs .
Geotab ’ s Green Fleet Dashboard helps fleet managers monitor indicators ranging from fuel usage to emissions , and compares fleet fuel economy with a benchmark of similar fleets in the Geotab ecosystem . It provides the hard data needed to validate green initiatives to stakeholders and regulatory bodies .
Easy Electrification
As governments worldwide push for lower emissions , the transition to EVs is accelerating .
In practice , EVs are more likely to be integrated into a fleet slowly , with managers transitioning when they retire their oldest and least efficient vehicles . Telematics makes it simple for
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