This blog has information about fuel efficiency and why you should avoid poor fuel efficiency in your fleet.
Did you know that only a small percentage of your fuel energy in a vehicle actually powers it? The rest is usually lost through drivetrain inefficiencies and from powering your accessories. You can reduce your losses by improving engine technologies, optimizing your transmissions, using less materials, and driving more carefully. Everyone, from fleet managers to normal drivers, face the impacts of poor fuel efficiency. Read on to learn more!
What Really is Fuel Efficiency?
Fuel efficiency and fuel economy are two terms that always come up in meetings with fleet owners when they go over strategies to make their businesses flourish. Everyday drivers take these factors seriously and also look for ways to improve their overall fuel efficiency. So, let’s go over what fuel economy is and how to improve it.
Direct Fueling Costs
If a vehicle isn’t fuel-efficient, it ends up using more fuel for the same distance that a fuel-efficiency vehicle could cover with a lot less fuel.
Costs of Maintenance
Maintenance costs are another expense that could strain your wallet. A vehicle with bad fuel economy will require a lot more maintenance. An inefficient vehicle will experience more wear and tear due to the engine, transmission, and exhaust systems working harder. Because of this, a vehicle requires more repairs and replacements. Eventually, these additional repair bills add up, making it more expensive to keep a vehicle or fleet running properly.
Costs of Opportunity
Opportunity cost is the money you could have spent on something worth more money, but instead, you spent it on something much less beneficial. In terms of lousy fuel efficiency, the opportunity cost is money spent on excessive fuel to help compensate for insufficient fuel consumption from your vehicle. This is wasted money because you could’ve used it for more productive purposes if your vehicle had better fuel economy. For any business owner, this loss could be even more impactful since it means missing opportunities to invest in equipment or technology that might improve operations.
Partner with Howard Energy, Inc. for Alternative Fuel Supply and Services
We’ve moved! Howard Energy is now located at 34 Thomas Ave, Brooklyn, MD 21225.
At Howard Energy, we fully understand how your business depends on a reliable and steady supply of gasoline and diesel fuel to keep your operations at its peak. As a family-owned, commercial full-service gas and diesel fuel supplier, Howard Energy has been serving companies across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern VA for over 25 years.
Our team of experts has a thorough knowledge of the petroleum industry to devise commercial and retail fueling solutions. As a result, we use our keen insight to build strong partnerships with commercial trucking, construction, manufacturing companies, and more. Howard Energy is proud to bring our products and services to gas stations, car dealerships, marinas, and beyond – 7 days a week with no surcharge on holidays or weekends.
If you need cost-effective and convenient wholesale fuel and related fuel tank storage or monitoring services, contact us to get started. Call us at 410-647-1500, and visit our website. Stay connected with Howard Energy on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.