Monitoring the Vehicles that Pollute the Most
The Problem: Certain high mileage vehicles such as taxis and transit vehicles are considered gross polluters and contribute a high percentage of air pollution in metropolitan areas.
The Solution: Install economically-priced Networkfleet Continuous Emissions Monitoring systems.
How does continuous monitoring technology work?
Networkfleet's system dynamically measures and reports the status of a vehicle's emission control system. The system collects emissions-related data from a host vehicle's on-board diagnostic (OBD-II) or J1708 system and transmits these data over a wireless network to an Internet-based computer system. Networkfleet is easily installed as it requires no wiring. Networkfleet is able to monitor emissions on 1996 and newer cars and trucks. Agencies receive daily e-mail summaries detailing the operational status of Networkfleet-equipped vehicles or may visit a remote monitoring website.
What are the benefits of early warning emissions monitoring technology?
Failing vehicles that would otherwise continue to drive in a heavily polluting condition between inspections are dynamically detected and reported. Without this type of monitoring, non-compliant vehicles continue to emit excess NOx into the environment since the vehicle appears to function properly. Oversight agencies should mandate repairs to maximize pollution reduction benefits.
What other air quality organizations are using Networkfleet's technology?
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is using Networkfleet's system to study the impact of remotely monitoring the emissions on 1,000 high mileage vehicles in the greater Los Angeles and Bay areas. Initial research indicates that approximately 38 tons of NOx, 233 tons of CO, and 14 tons of HC would be eliminated each year if emissions are continuously monitored on the 3,500 taxis operating in San Francisco and Los Angeles and there was a statutory requirement for repairs. If all taxis in the state of California were equipped with a Networkfleet system and were required to be repaired, the number of vehicles from which emission benefits could be obtained would increase to an estimated 8,500 currently operating within California. This would more than double the emission benefits.
Why would a taxi or transit company agree to install Networkfleet systems?
Fleets in the program can use Networkfleet's web-based wireless vehicle management application to access valuable real time performance data such as diagnostic trouble codes, mileage, recalls, miles per gallon, speed and vehicle location. California fleets can enroll in a no cost remote smog check program.
Can Networkfleet remotely monitor diesel emissions?
Yes. Networkfleet's system monitors the performance of the emissions systems of heavy diesel vehicles and buses. |
