Vnomics Corp. has received a sixth patent for its True Fuel optimization solution. The company also reported that in 2019 the number of drivers being coached to save fuel using True Fuel has grown by 18%.
“The True Fuel approach to identifying fuel efficiency in addition to just fuel economy, or MPG, uniquely identifies specific causes of fuel waste, quantified in gallons, and identifies specific actions to take to improve fuel results,” said Alan Farnsworth, CEO of Vnomics.
The sixth patent for True Fuel – System and Method for Measuring and Reducing Vehicle Fuel Waste (No. 10,377,387 B2) – was issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. 13. Previous patents covered a range of fuel use algorithms for calculating fuel efficiency and identifying wasted fuel, as well as driver coaching processes unique to True Fuel.
The latest patent, in particular, covers the approach at Vnomics for determining how much fuel is wasted if truck specifications are not properly set up for a fleet’s requirements. That information also allows Vnomics to make tailored recommendations to fleets about the most appropriate trucks and specifications for their businesses, the company says.
