Quick wins for Transport

Vehicles largely use liquid fuels and spend their productive lives out of sight on the road: measurement and control of fuel usage is key to controlling driver behaviour and delivering improved fuel efficiency.

Measure and manage, always measure fuel usage vehicle by vehicle on a weekly or monthly basis in L/100km [Litres per 100Km]
Check tyre pressures regularly, if tyre pressure is only 25% down, fuel consumption will be up by 2%
Drive at a steady speed, acceleration and slowing down uses fuel, so it is always more fuel efficient to drive at a constant, slower speed
Decelerate smoothly, when slowing down or stopping, gently release the accelerator in good time, leaving the car in gear
Air conditioning can be a fuel waster, however for long at motorway speeds, using air conditioning on large vehicles is more fuel efficient than opening windows, which lead to increased wind resistance
Anticipate traffic flow, look ahead as far as possible and adjust speed accordingly. By watching the road ahead driving will become smoother, safer and more economical
Weight, every extra kilogram of vehicle empty weight costs you money in fuel; specify the lightest possible vehicle commensurate with safety and meeting business need

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