ECOTRAK

The Safer Driving Assistant (SDA) is an interactive in-cab display unit which has been developed to help drivers adhere to good driving practices and become more fuel and carbon efficient drivers. The device is mounted on the vehicle’s dash panel and reacts in real time to the driving style, alerting drivers to instances of excessive idling, speeding, harsh braking, harsh accelerating, excessive throttle use and over revving (dependent on solution installed). The alerts are displayed visually on the LCD touch screen display and are accompanied by an optional alert tone, to inform the driver of their error. Each of these driver behaviour parameters can be easily configured to reflect the acceptable parameters for the particular vehicle, driver or route, as necessary. Energy Efficient Driving Index.

Each driver’s behaviour and style is measured using the Energy Efficient Driving Index (EEDI), which rates the drivers’ performance against these parameters in a simple colour coded index, similar to that found on a domestic appliance. Each time the vehicle’s ignition is switched on, the driver’s actual EEDI for the current week is recalculated and displayed on the SDA unit, along with their target EEDI, which the driver should work towards achieving. The real time alerts that the driver receives in-cab are also recorded and presented through the EcoTrak reporting suite. Therefore, instances of poor performance can be easily identified and corrective driver management can be implemented where necessary.

Reduce fuel costsLower vehicle carbon emissionsPromote safer drivingManage driver behaviour. What is EcoTrak? EcoTrak fuel saving technology has been developed in conjunction with the haulage, waste management and passenger transport industries to help businesses reduce fuel and operating costs, lower vehicle carbon emissions and promote safer driving throughout their fleet.