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Smart Fleet Fuel Tracker-Monitoring of Mobile Fuel Tanks of Vehicles Prof. Sharda Thete1, Krushna Sonawane2, Sanika Almale3, Smita Mane4, Akshada Kusalkar 5 1Dept. of Information Technology(I2IT) Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune 2Dept. of Information Technology(I2IT) Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune
3Dept. of Information Technology(I2IT) Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune 4Dept. of Information Technology(I2IT) Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune
5Dept. of Information Technology(I2IT) Savitribai Phule
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Abstract
-This paper presents the design and
below a predefined threshold, prompting timely refueling to prevent unexpected fuel depletion. Although the current focus is on fuel monitoring and tracking, future enhancements will include detecting nearby petrol stations and generating alerts for abnormal fuel consumption, potentially indicating fuel theft. These features make the system a valuable tool for optimizing fleet management, improving fuel efficiency, and enhancing vehicle security.
implementation of a real-time system for monitoring fuel levels and tracking vehicles, with a focus on enhancing vehicle fleet management. The system continuously tracks the fuel levels of vehicles and their geographic locations using a combination of a microcontroller, GPS module, fuel level sensor, and GSM communication module. The collected data is transmitted to a central server and accessed remotely via a web or mobile interface, enabling fleet managers to make data-driven decisions. Although the current system focuses on real-time fuel level monitoring and vehicle tracking, future enhancements include integrating a theft detection mechanism and identifying the nearest petrol stations based on vehicle location. These additional features will further optimize fleet operations by addressing fuel theft prevention and ensuring timely refueling. Overall, the system provides a scalable and flexible platform for improving fuel efficiency and vehicle management, with potential for further advancements through the integration of predictive analytics
1.1 Related Work Previous research and commercial systems in the domain of vehicle tracking and fuel monitoring have largely focused on one aspect of the problem, either GPS-based vehicle tracking or fuel level monitoring, without offering an integrated solution. Commercial vehicle tracking systems, such as those provided by Garmin and TomTom, enable efficient real-time location tracking but often fail to provide insights into fuel consumption, refueling needs, or fuel theft prevention, limiting their usefulness in comprehensive fleet management.
Key Words: Fuel monitoring, GPS tracking, nearest petrol
In terms of fuel level monitoring, several studies have explored the application of capacitive, ultrasonic, and pressure-based sensors to measure fuel levels within vehicle tanks. While these systems effectively measure fuel levels, they tend to operate as standalone solutions without integration into broader fleet management systems. As a result, they lack real-time tracking and communication capabilities necessary for issuing timely alerts, making them less suitable for fleet operators who require both fuel monitoring and location tracking simultaneously.
pump, fuel theft prevention, GSM module, fleet management.
1. INTRODUCTION The rising cost of fuel and the increasing demand for efficient fleet management have made real-time monitoring systems indispensable for modern automobiles. Monitoring fuel consumption plays a critical role in reducing operational costs and improving fuel efficiency, while GPS tracking helps optimize routes and enhance fleet performance. Additionally, fuel theft poses a significant challenge to fleet operators and vehicle owners, resulting in considerable financial losses. These issues underscore the need for an integrated system that not only monitors fuel levels but also provides alerts for timely refueling and addresses potential fuel theft.
Recent advancements have introduced IoT-based systems for vehicle monitoring, which allow for remote access to vehicle data, including fuel consumption and location. However, many of these systems require significant infrastructure investments and are primarily tailored for large-scale operations.
In this paper, we propose a real-time fuel level monitoring and vehicle tracking system that combines GPS technology, fuel sensors, and GSM communication modules.
Furthermore, they often lack essential functionalities such as real-time theft prevention or assistance in locating nearby refueling stations.
The current system continuously monitors fuel levels and vehicle locations, offering real-time data through a centralized platform. A key feature of this system is the ability to alert fleet managers when the fuel level drops
This paper addresses these gaps by proposing an integrated, real-time system that combines GPS-based vehicle tracking with continuous fuel monitoring. Although the current system focuses on monitoring fuel levels and
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