{"id":6685,"date":"2022-09-02T23:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T17:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/blog\/?p=6685"},"modified":"2022-11-08T13:09:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T07:39:40","slug":"loconav-idling-vehicle-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/blog\/loconav-idling-vehicle-status\/","title":{"rendered":"Minimize Fuel Wastage and Prolong Vehicle Life with LocoNav\u2019s Idling Vehicle Status"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The costs of running a fleet of vehicles far surpass the purchase prices. Owing to the rising expenses of owning a fleet, managers are always looking for ways to cut costs. One common practice that significantly adds to avoidable expenses is fleet idling. Idling is a state in which a vehicle&#8217;s engine is running, but the vehicle is not on the move. There are many reasons why a fleet manager should curb idling times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Why is Fleet Idling Harmful?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Leaving your fleet idling or parked for extended periods can <strong>significantly increase fuel costs<\/strong>. Your vehicle uses fuel even if the engine is on but the vehicle is not moving. With fuel prices rising, you can&#8217;t afford to squander it by idling your fleet.<\/li><li>Prolonged car idling can have a <strong>severe impact on the engine<\/strong>, resulting in mechanical depreciation and vehicle breakdowns in the longer run.<\/li><li>Idling creates a high carbon footprint. Emissions from engine idling <strong>contribute to climate change<\/strong> and have an impact on air quality, posing health hazards to everyone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">To combat these challenges, LocoNav has launched a new Vehicle Status Category \u2014 Idling. 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