Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling energy consumption, operational management and efficacy of a vehicle are disclosed. The method includes providing, by a processor, a guidance file for a trip of the vehicle; and using, by the processor, the guidance file using vehicle position, and one or more of energy consumption, speed, and operational parameters of the vehicle in the trip.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a pesticide such as a herbicide with a solid carrier is disclosed. The applicator comprises an elongated tube with a telescopic sleeve having a closure cap at one end for controlling the exposure of a pesticide-solid carrier composition such as a herbicide-wax composition anchored to and projecting from the said end of the elongated tube. The solid composition can be anchored to the end of the elongated tube such as by keying of the solid composition in a plurality of holes formed in the said end of the tube.