Excessive Acceleration: The Silent Impact That May Be Draining Your Company's Profits

Special Series – Telemetry Events

Have you ever heard of excessive acceleration? If your company has a fleet of vehicles, this term should be part of your daily vocabulary.

Starting with this edition, MOBS2 is launching a special series of newsletters dedicated to explaining in depth the main events captured by vehicle telemetry — because, despite technological advances, many managers are still unaware of the seriousness (and opportunity) behind each recorded event.

We begin, then, with one of the most common—and most neglected—villains of operational efficiency: excessive acceleration .

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What exactly is excessive acceleration?

Excessive acceleration occurs when the driver presses the accelerator pedal abruptly or unnecessarily, causing the engine to operate at higher revolutions than necessary for the driving conditions.

In practice, this means aggressive starts, reckless overtaking, and sudden accelerations. While this behavior may seem harmless on an isolated trip, its repetition over a journey or across multiple vehicles in a fleet can have devastating effects.

Why should she be monitored?

Excessive acceleration is directly associated with three major operational problems:

1. Increased fuel consumption: International studies indicate that aggressive driving can increase fuel consumption by up to 40% in urban environments. According to data from the US Department of Energy, behaviors such as hard acceleration are among the biggest contributors to fuel waste in commercial fleets.

2. Premature vehicle wear: When the engine is pushed beyond its limits, components such as the clutch, transmission, braking system, and even the suspension suffer greater mechanical stress. This shortens the lifespan of the parts and increases the costs of corrective maintenance—not to mention the downtime the vehicle may be out of service.

3. Increased risk of accidents: A violent start reduces reaction time in unforeseen situations. When combined with other reckless behaviors, such as sudden braking or sharp turns, excessive acceleration becomes a critical factor in the occurrence of accidents.

The data alone is not enough.

The truth is that simply collecting the data isn't enough. Many managers are content to view the excessive acceleration alerts on the screen, but they don't make decisions based on that information. The result? The problem repeats itself, day after day.

Furthermore, there is a second critical point: the driver needs to understand the impact of their behavior. Only when they recognize what they are doing wrong—and what they can improve—will change begin to happen.

How does MOBS2 fit into this equation?

MOBS2 has developed an integrated and intelligent solution. Through our advanced telemetry, we can accurately capture events such as excessive acceleration, relating them to each driver, vehicle, and route.

But we go further: through MOBS2 School , we offer personalized training focused on real driver behavior . This means that the employee learns based on their own data, receiving continuous feedback, explanatory videos, and practical guidance for improvement. It's like having a safe driving coach within the company—24 hours a day.

Transform data into savings and security.

Companies that adopt MOBS2's integrated management system have managed to reduce fuel consumption by up to 20% , in addition to increasing operational safety and improving driver performance.

Are you ready to see your fleet with greater clarity and efficiency?

Talk to MOBS2. We'll show you how the right data, applied correctly, transforms your management. Contact MOBS2 via inbox message or visit our website www.mobs2.com

🔍 Next week: Hard Braking – the ignored warning that can be costly.