Fuel Efficiency and Maintenance

The Challenge of Hidden Costs

Fuel and maintenance together account for up to 60% of a fleet's operational costs. With diesel prices surging globally, strict consumption control is no longer just a "best practice," but a matter of financial survival.

Fuel theft is an endemic problem in the transport sector. It is estimated that diesel siphoning generates annual losses exceeding $13 billion globally. This crime happens at gas stations, company yards, and even en route, often with the complicity of drivers and mechanics.

Furthermore, the lack of accurate driver behavior data prevents managers from identifying fuel-wasting practices, such as hard accelerations, speeding, and prolonged idling. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, adhering to speed limits can improve fuel economy by up to 30%.

Three Layers of Monitoring

Axium Analytics offers fuel monitoring solutions tailored to the precision level and complexity required for every operation:

1. CAN Bus Reading (Light and Medium Vehicles)

For light and medium fleets, direct reading from the CAN (Controller Area Network) bus grants access to native vehicle data, including fuel level, instant consumption, RPM, engine temperature, and mileage. This approach is ideal for car-sharing operations and corporate fleets where installation simplicity is a priority.

2. OBD-II Reading (Plug & Play Installation)

For companies seeking the fastest and least invasive solution, we offer OBD-II devices that connect directly to the vehicle's diagnostic port. This option eliminates the need for complex electrical installation and allows real-time monitoring of consumption, fuel level, engine temperature, and other critical parameters.

3. High-Precision Capacitive Probes (Heavy Fleets)

For trucks and heavy vehicles where precision is critical, we recommend installing capacitive probes directly in the fuel tank. These probes measure the actual diesel level with an error margin of less than 1%, enabling immediate detection of unauthorized drainage (theft) and providing reliable data for tax auditing and inventory control.

Predictive Maintenance and Behavior Analysis

In addition to fuel monitoring, our solution integrates data from the ECU (Engine Control Unit) and the J1939 protocol (for heavy vehicles), enabling the tracking of:

• Engine hours: Essential to scheduling preventive maintenance based on actual usage, not just mileage.
• Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): Early identification of mechanical issues before they turn into catastrophic breakdowns.
• Oil pressure and temperature: Continuous monitoring to prevent engine damage.
• AdBlue level: Ensuring compliance with emissions standards (Euro 5/6).

By crossing this data with driver behavior (accelerations, braking, idling), the Axium platform generates actionable reports that enable targeted training, further reducing fuel consumption by up to 10% and extending vehicle lifespan.