The Crucial Role of Fuel Level Sensors in Optimizing Vehicle Operation and Management Cost

Introduction

Accurate information regarding the amount of fuel in a vehicle's tank is mostly dependent on fuel level sensors. These sensors play a crucial role in providing drivers with accurate information about fuel levels so they can decide when to refill and lower their chance of an unexpected fuel run. Fuel level sensor accuracy is crucial for effective vehicle management and operation.

Customer Pain Points

Real Time Fuel Monitoring: The lack of real-time fuel visibility can lead to inefficiencies in managing schedules, routes, and vehicle utilization.
Automation of Expense Management: Bringing efficiency, accuracy, and real-time visibility into expenses through automation of expense management within transport operations enables managers to make well-informed decisions, reduce costs, guarantee compliance, and expedite employee reimbursement.
Fuel Issued vs. refill: Fraud may have occurred if the money was paid but the fuel was not used to replenish the tank; instead, it may have been misdirected or improperly dispensed.
Fuel Drain or Pilferage: In the absence of adequate supervision, there's a chance that fuel theft or unapproved vehicle use will result in a drop in fuel levels without the manager's knowledge.

Challenges

The dynamic nature of fuel levels and the size of large tanks could cause issues for the accuracy of fuel sensors. Large fuel tanks may have very variable fuel volumes that move around inside the tank, resulting in unpredictable and irregular variations in fuel level. Fuel sensors may find it challenging to measure and transmit fuel levels accurately as a result. Large tanks can also cause sensors to be positioned far from the fuel level, which reduces their ability to provide reliable readings. To guarantee reliable readings, it is crucial to calibrate and position fuel sensors in large tanks correctly.

Solution

We have installed the Mielta Fuel Level Sensor and Teltonika FMB920 GPS Tracker for advanced fleet management and real-time vehicle tracking testing. The integration of the GPS tracker and Bongo IoT software delivers improved productivity and efficient fleet maintenance, leading to reduced operational costs. The platform offers comprehensive transportation reporting, including driver monitoring, fleet monitoring, and fuel monitoring, all within one centralized location. With a remarkable accuracy rate of 99.9%, Bongo Technology provides a reliable and effective solution for fuel management.

Vehicle Details

Vehicle Model	Plate No	Fuel Tank Capacity
TATA 1613	Dhaka metro DA-11-2820	363 L

Implementation

Fuel Level Sensors: Mielta Fuel Level Sensor installed in the vehicle's fuel tank. This sensor provided real-time data on fuel levels, fuel refill and pilferage etc.

GPS Tracking Devices: FMB920 GPS tracking device installed in the dashboard. These devices enabled real-time tracking of vehicle’s locations, movements and other information across the route.

Benefits

Fuel Efficiency Monitoring: Accurate fuel level measurements help in monitoring fuel efficiency. By knowing the exact fuel levels, vehicle operators and fleet managers can identify patterns and trends related to fuel consumption.

Preventing Fuel Theft: Fuel theft is a common challenge faced by fleet operators. Fuel level sensors help in detecting unauthorized fuel siphoning or theft by providing real-time monitoring of fuel levels.

Preventing Run Outs and Downtime: Fuel level sensors provide timely alerts when fuel levels are low, preventing the vehicle from running out of fuel unexpectedly.

Optimizing Refueling Schedules: With accurate fuel level data, fleet managers can optimize refueling schedules. This prevents unnecessary refueling stops and ensures that vehicles are refueled when needed, reducing idle time and improving operational efficiency.

Maintenance Planning: Fuel level sensors contribute to proactive maintenance planning. By analyzing fuel consumption patterns, fleet managers can identify potential issues such as engine inefficiencies or fuel system problems.

Conclusion

In summary, Mielta Fuel Level Sensors and Teltonika FMB920 GPS tracking devices play a pivotal role in optimizing vehicle operation and management costs by providing real-time and accurate data. This information from Bongo IoT software platform enables managers to make informed decisions, reduce fuel-related expenses, enhance efficiency, and improve overall cost-effectiveness in the long run.