TransSystems - IdleWise

For commercial fleet customers and economy- and environment-conscious individuals, we recommend equipping vehicles with IdleWise™ technology.

IdleWise™ prohibits a vehicle's engine from excessively idling while in "park." After a set period of time, IdleWise™ automatically turns an idling vehicle's engine off, saving money by reducing fuel consumption and the planet by reducing greenhouse emissions. The driver can easily restart the vehicle by turning the key to the off position and then restarting. IdleWise can be programmed to meet each application including a temperature sensor for colder climate idling policies.

Today, excess idling is monitored by GPS type systems that simply collect data reports on driving habits and the tracking of the vehicle. Drivers are then scored based on these reports. With IdleWise, fleet owners will reduce fuel consumption, reduce maintenance as well as give fleet owners the assurance of no excessive idling. In an independent test from Edmonds.com, by Avoiding excessive idling vehicle owners can save up to 19 percent on fuel cost alone.

Our tests have shown a distinct "green" effect from the pairing of StrobeWise™ and IdleWise™ technologies.

Idling Facts :

Driving a vehicle cuts warm-up times in half. This reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Ten seconds of idling can use more fuel than turning off the engine and restarting it. If you are stopped for more than 10 seconds - except in traffic - turn off your engine.
Every 10 minutes of idling costs you at least 2/10 (0.2) of a gallon of gas - and up about 7/10 (0.7) of a gallon for an 8-cylinder engine. Keep in mind that every gallon of gas you use you produce about 19 pounds of carbon dioxide.
Excessive idling can be hard on your engine. Because an engine is not working at its peak operating temperature, fuel does not undergo complete combustion. This leaves fuel residue that contaminates engine oil and makes spark plugs dirty.
Restarting a car many times has little impact on engine components such as the battery and the starter motor. The wear on parts that restarting the engine causes adds about $10 a year to the cost of driving - money that you'll likely recover several times over in fuel savings.
It's important to drive away as soon as possible after a cold start. But avoid high speeds and rapid acceleration for the first 3-5 miles. This lets the whole vehicle reach peak operating temperature as quickly as possible without paying a fuel penalty.
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, idling actually lowers the coolant temperature faster than shutting off the engine. In other words, switching off the engine keeps the engine warm longer.
A poorly tuned engine uses up to 15 percent more energy when idling than a well-tuned vehicle. Keeping your vehicle in good condition is a key to fuel efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Idling your vehicle with the air conditioner on (to keep the interior cool) can increase emissions by 13 percent.
Warming up a vehicle is the most common reason given for idling - in both winter and summer! Many drivers also say that they often idle while sitting in the drive-through lane of a fast-food restaurant or while waiting for someone.

Contact us today to find an IdleWise™ dealer near you.