IBM backs haulage operators to cut emissions
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009Computer giant IBM is backing the haulage industry to cut emissions and increase fuel efficiency using technology such as as telematics.
IBM, in a report entitled “Transcending Turbelence” says the use of smart technology could help improve the efficiency of HGVs, which have been blamed for the bulk of the carbon emissions from road transport.
IBM says that HGV manufacturers are under pressure to improve the sustainability of their operations, but the IT giant company saysthat technology such as telematics could help improve the speedy servicing of vehicles and fix any defaults that could reduce efficiency.
“Today’s vehicle diagnostic techniques typically require the technician to physically connect to the vehicle. However, it won’t be long before telematics capabilities enable remote diagnostics of a vehicle’s issues and use of remote patches when possible,” the report said.
