The role of fleet management in the labyrinth of the capital's pollution
We still don't know even a thousandth of one percent of what nature has revealed to us. Albert Einstein
Be Green! A phrase that many people repeat day and night in every business and field they are active in. Perhaps it's not wrong to say that this phrase has become a slogan and has taken on more of an advertising and emotional play aspect than an effective action!
Perhaps the phrase "I don't give slogans" is itself a slogan, and we don't intend to talk here about ideals and distant dreams that aren't even feasible in words.
In this mini-article, we don't intend to repeat the obvious, nor do we have the space to do so. The sole purpose of this mini-article is to remind us that we are all dependent on nature because we are part of it.
The Maze of Air Pollution
From school closures to air pollution in Tehran for sensitive groups, these are all issues that frequently appear in the news, various media, air quality measurement boards, and newspapers throughout the year.
The issue of air pollution in Tehran is not a matter of one or two days. In 2010, the capital experienced 104 days of unhealthy air, and this number increased to 218 days in subsequent years, making Tehran one of the most polluted metropolises in the world.
Various issues and problems contribute to this, from fuel quality to the massive influx of single-passenger vehicles, all of which have a share in this maze of capital pollution.
Keep the City Sky Blue!
Every day, five million vehicles are on the streets of the city. Some of these vehicles are transporting goods, food, fuel, and other items. Have you ever thought about what percentage of the city's streets these vehicles occupy?
Statistics show that in the Tehran market area - just the market area - about 12,000 motorcycles and cargo vehicles are in circulation. Add to these figures 5,700 vehicles from the Tehran municipality.
Considering the number of fleets and orders that online stores, freight companies, and others have throughout the day, it might not be too far-fetched to say that about 15 to 20 percent of the city's vehicles are occupied by these cargo vehicles.
To start, it might be a good idea to begin with these vehicles. Businesses and organizations can play an important and vital role in reducing the capital's pollution by monitoring and controlling their vehicles and fleets, which is just one of the benefits of using fleet management software. We will mention a few simple solutions in this area:
- Peak Order Times and a Tool Called Smart Routing
Occasions, holidays, and breaks are considered good opportunities for shopping. It might be a good idea to have a plan for these busy and congested days and hours so that both the customer is satisfied with the timely receipt of their purchase, and your cargo vehicle doesn't spend too much time in traffic, adding fuel costs to your organization's ongoing expenses!
To bypass peak traffic hours and at the same time contribute to your cost savings, including fuel consumption and consequently reducing environmental pollution, fleet management software with smart routing and navigation capabilities can provide this opportunity for you.
For example, the Logico fleet management software with its smart routing capability easily performs this task for you.
- Control CO2 Consumption
For this, you can use engine exhaust smoke control sensors that alert you if the CO2 output is high. This not only helps your fleet produce less pollution but also alerts you to the health of your vehicles and fleet.
- Control Driver Behavior and Driving
Speeding and illegal overtaking! You've heard these two words repeatedly. They are the two main causes of accidents and the high traffic we witness. To control your driver's behavior during missions, you can use sensors that exist for controlling speed, fuel consumption, and more.
The advantage of the Logico fleet management software in this area is that you can easily install these sensors on your fleet and vehicles and receive any information you need in the management panel you have access to.
Final Words, Be Green!
In summarizing this mini-article, it might be worth mentioning that the Earth, nature, and the environment we live in are also for future generations. According to statistics provided by the head of the Ministry of Health's Air Health Task Force in 2016, about 5,000 people in Tehran lost their lives due to the capital's air pollution.
Perhaps instead of thinking about change, it would be better to take a positive and intelligent step towards change to contribute to improving air pollution and having cleaner air.
