White Papers
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Dr Hubert Virtos | Van fuel efficiency measurement using data envelopment analysis
In order to improve fuel efficiency, fleet managers need methods to accurately measure fuel performance. Miles per gallon – the industry fuel efficiency standard measure – has several limitations. These relate to some aspects of fuel efficiency not reflected in the measure but also to the fact the mpg measure cannot be interpreted without knowing external factors such as vehicle weight. This research addresses some of these limitations through the application within three companies of a new Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model to van fuel efficiency measurement. In order to use the fuel information obtained from the fuel cards statements, a cleansing and smoothing algorithm was developed to ensure that the data could be safely used in the models. The results indicate that DEA provides a better and more comparable fuel efficiency measure while effectively addressing some key limitations of the mpg measure. Recent success of driver competitions seems to indicate there is a latent need in the industry for accurate driver performance measurement, which suggests that methods such as the one developed in this research could be of greater use in the near future.
Fuel White Paper:
How vehicle telematics assist in reduced fuel expenditure | A complete guide
Ask any fleet operator what their number one issue is and each will reply “the cost of fuel”. Masternaut understand that the balancing act for businesses today is reducing carbon emissions, while still maintaining the same levels of service to their customers. This paper explores the concerns over fuel expenditure and looks at telematics solutions to address and solve business issues across the entire business.
Health & Safety White Paper:
Compliance in the Mobile Workforce | Health and Safety Guidelines
The current Corporate Manslaughter legislation and Health & Safety (Offences) Act is part of a growing legislative trend that makes individuals inside an organisation accountable. Masternaut examines the advantages that vehicle tracking software provides, methods of recording, and summary reporting to aid compliance and safer working practice.