Geco Air App

What is the aim of the app?

Geco Air is a free mobile application developed by IFPEN to help users reduce their travel-related air pollution. By analysing GPS data and vehicle specifics, it estimates emissions such as CO₂, NOx, and particulates. Users input their vehicle registration to tailor the model, or select a standard vehicle. The app automatically detects journeys and transport modes, calculating a ‘mobility score’ to reflect environmental impact. Personalised advice is provided to encourage eco-friendly driving and transport choices. All data is anonymised, securely stored, and used solely for research purposes to support air quality improvements.

Who is IFPEN?

IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) is a leading French organisation in energy, transport and environmental research. With public support, it addresses energy and climate challenges, promotes sustainable mobility, and supports a more diverse energy mix, boosting jobs and economic growth across France and Europe. Within this mission, IFPEN developed the Geco air app, funded by Ademe, to help reduce travel-related air pollution. The app is free, ad-free, and collects anonymised emissions data, used solely for research and to support local air quality improvements.

How did the LENS project support the development of the app?

The LENS project has greatly supported the Geco Air app by supplying key data on the behaviour and emissions of L-category vehicles. Its database has refined the app’s models to reflect real-world factors such as gear shifting and fuel use, improving the accuracy of emissions estimates for CO2, CO and NOx across motorcycle subcategories.

The Geco Air database of nearly 26 million kilometres driven has offered valuable insights into usage patterns, including trip length, duration and acceleration of typical L-category drivers.

Collaboration between LENS and Geco Air led to a dedicated app user group, enabling targeted analysis and feedback. Project results also highlighted emissions linked to specific driving conditions, turning findings into practical advice for drivers, such as moderating acceleration and engine revs.

By integrating LENS data, Geco Air delivers reliable, user-focused insights, supporting its mission to reduce the environmental impact of personal transport.

What are the positive effects for motorcyclists of using the app?

Geco Air is a mobility companion app that helps users of cars, motorcycles, e-bikes and public transport understand the environmental impact of their travel. Each trip receives a mobility score from 0 to 100, based on mode, vehicle type, driving behaviour and route.

For combustion vehicles, the app uses 1Hz GPS data with IFPEN’s emission models to estimate exhaust and non-exhaust pollutants. Within the LENS project, two-wheeler drivers can join the dedicated “LENS” group in the app, contributing real-world mobility data.

This crowdsourced information supports analyses of two-wheeler behaviour and helps refine motorcycle and scooter emission models. Greater participation ensures more accurate insights.

By using Geco Air, individuals both reduce their own environmental impact and strengthen the LENS project’s research, combining personal awareness with collective progress.