Car management systems
A number of different car management systems are used to reduce the impact on the environment.
Start-stop systems
Start-stop systems automatically shut down the engine when the car is not moving. This reduces the amount of time the engine spends idling. This reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
The car automatically re-starts when the accelerator is pressed. The biggest benefit is for vehicles that spend significant amounts of time waiting at traffic lights or frequently come to a stop in traffic jams.
Engine control units
Engine control units use sensors to control the engine鈥檚 air/fuel ratio very accurately. This ensures optimum fuel consumption and a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.
GPS sensors
GPS sensors can now also interact with a car management system. This can then in turn interact with a smart home device.
Some car manufacturers have systems that allow you to turn off your house lights when you drive away. GPS can recognise when you get home and automatically turn on the lights again.