PAPER NO. 8. MONEY, MACHINES AND POLITICS - AN OPERATORS VIEW

The operation of company fleet monitoring schemes designed to save fuel where possible and determine vehicle operating costs and emissions is considered. For the successful operation of such schemes, a high level of management support is thought necessary to approve the investment and resources needed. The responsibility of the fleet engineer in determining vehicle specification and fuel selection is examined. The discussion also covers the role of the scheduler, driver attitude and the response to fuel saving incentives. Also included is the subject of progress made in reducing commercial vehicle exhaust emissions compared with those of ten years ago. For the covering abstract see ITRD E110003.