Ground vehicle refueling system targets reduced fuel consumption and emissions

Iberia (IB) is testing a new refueling system for its ground vehicle at Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 in a bid to cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. 

The telemetry system for refueling fuel trucks uses wireless links installed in the trucks to facilitate radio communication with chips installed on each piece of ground equipment. A reader on each vehicle monitors engine running time and distance travelled to give a real-time basis for computing fuel consumption and needs.

The system is being installed in the four trucks used to refuel almost 1,000 IB handling service vehicles at the airport. It is expected to reduce fuel consumption by 5% and reduce CO2 emissions by 520 tonnes a year, the equivalent of planting 2,600 trees, according to the airline.

Article Source : ATW Daily News