Fill ‘Er Up – Meet the smartest gas pumps

Part of the work associated with operating a vehicle fleet has to do with managing the refueling costs.

If the latest developments are any indication, the gas retailers will look to install much more advanced fuel pumps that’ll sell gas, of course, but a whole lot more.

Think about buying a cup of coffee, a lottery ticket, downloading MP3s and even check traffic reports — all without ever leaving the pump! Such a “modern” pump was previewed at the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas.

Killing time at the pump may never be same!

Based on Dresser Wayne’s popular and field proven Ovation fuel dispenser, the Ovation iX features the same stylish design, user-friendly interface and reliable performance. But it also offers a range of new tools specifically engineered to increase retailer’s profits while reducing their costs.

Powered by Dresser Wayne’s state-of-the-art iX Technology Platform, the Ovation iX can be equipped with:

iX Media, which helps retailers drive in-store sales with customized full-motion video promotions on a dispenser-integrated 10.4” color display, with built-in speaker.

iSense, which reduces ownership costs by remotely and automatically troubleshooting and fixing potential site equipment problems before they occur.

iDPOS, whose fault-tolerant design guarantees uninterrupted fuel and merchandise sales by independently managing transactions and credit card sales even if the in-store POS is offline.

The Xflo Meter, Dresser Wayne’s fastest, most accurate fuel meter ever, virtually eliminates meter drift, meaning it never needs recalibration and therefore, the retailer loses less money.

The Ovation iX also features clutter-free side-hanging hoses, an intuitive ATM-style interface, integrated flow rate controls, and an easy-to-access panel door. It can also be fitted with an optional cash acceptor, Wayne SCAN, Wayne TRAC and Healy vapor recovery equipment.

Transports and logistics companies should be happy such developments are underway because, in essence, they’re meant to help customers “refuel” faster and somewhat more conveniently (for gas and everything else).

On the flipside, since it’ll be easier to buy loads of stuff at the pump, company managers will probably want to check their employee’s gas bills more closely, in the future!

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