Tools

• EnviroFleet®
• Solutions for a Sustainable Fleet

Your Fleet and the New Environmental Marketplace
ARI leads the industry in offering the broadest emissions reduction solution for car, truck and equipment fleets of all sizes and levels of complexity. We are uniquely qualified to help fleets with trucks and diesel vehicles lessen the environmental impact of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate as well as carbon emissions.

The EnviroFleet® program we have in place today can improve vehicle efficiency and lower fuel consumption, thus shrinking a fleet's overall emissions footprint and even helping to generate savings. Our profiling and benchmarking technology enables us to measure a fleet's carbon footprint, show the link between fuel use and fleet practices, and interpret the impact of CO2 and other chemicals released into the air.

Through best-practices tools and the latest technology, we can deliver strategies for vehicle right-sizing, spec'ing/selecting vehicles by work application, telematics-based route efficiency planning, and tracking emission reductions and savings. All of which helps fleet managers put vehicles on the road that are both environmentally and fiscally responsible.

Since 2001, our EnviroFleet newsletter has published valuable information on alternative fuels, manufacturers’ hybrids, industry trends, regulatory and other relevant green issues. Today our EnviroFleet consultative services can help any client looking to substantiate the fleet's contribution to corporate "green" initiatives

Keep Your Engine Properly Tuned
Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4 percent, though results vary based on the kind of repair and how well it is done.

Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve your mileage by as much as 40 percent.

Replacing a clogged air filter can improve your car's gas mileage by as much as 10 percent. Your car's air filter keeps impurities from damaging the inside of your engine. Not only will replacing a dirty air filter save gas, it will protect your engine.

You can improve your gas mileage by around 3.3 percent by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.4 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer.

You can improve your gas mileage by 1-2 percent by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. For example, using 10W-30 motor oil in an engine designed to use 5W-30 can lower your gas mileage by 1-2 percent. Using 5W-30 in an engine designed for 5W-20 can lower your gas mileage by 1-1.5 percent. Also, look for motor oil that says "Energy Conserving" on the API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction-reducing additives.

Silver

• Training Class and certification for all drivers regarding Maintaining Proper Preventive maintenance and driving skills for optimum vehicle performance, mileage and air quality.
• 100% Compliance for all vehicles on proper maintenance schedule.
• Modify Routes to minimize overlapping.
• Eliminate any unneeded spare vehicles over 15 years of age.

Gold

• 10% of fleet cars and vans HYBRID
• 50% of all diesel vehicles burning Bio-Diesel.
• 50% of all cars and vans capable of running on 85% Ethanol.
• Modify Routes to completely eliminate any over lapping.

Platinum

• 50% of fleet cars and vans HYBRID
• All Diesel vehicles burning Bio-Diesel.
• All cars and vans capable of burning 85% Ethanol
• Modify Routes to service schedules that maintains minimum revenue before servicing.