Since the trial ended, Vetspeed's productivity has also improved by 200 drops a month
Nr Royston,Hertfordshire,UK -Transport Engineer, by John Challen -15 April 2011: -- A three-month trial conducted by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and transport management solutions provider Microlise has questioned the widely-held view that telemetry is the sole preserve of large fleet operators... In a controlled trial, specialist waste management operator Vetspeed had seven of its 40 vehicles fitted with telematics systems for an initial five week period, unbeknown to its drivers... After this first set of data was analysed and conveyed to drivers to address issues of performance, further trials were undertaken.-- Vetspeed's drivers cut their fuel consumption by 0.43mpg – despite the severe weather conditions that hit the UK during the trial – potentially saving the company around £13,000 a year... Since the trial ended, Vetspeed's productivity has also improved by 200 drops a month, due to better routing and closer monitoring of driver behaviour. Awards were given to both the 'best' and 'most improved' drivers from the trial...
* USA - Twin Countershaft gearbox improves tractor fuel efficiency
Louisville, Kentucky,USA -Transport Engineer (UK), by Brian Tinham -18 April 2011: -- A pioneering 10-speed fully automatic transmission that incorporates Allison's torque converter and twin countershaft design is promising optimised acceleration and higher fuel economy across a range of tractor unit duty cycles... Launched at the 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show, in Louisville, Kentucky, it is destined for availability, initially in North America, in late 2012... Coupled with the smooth shifting and ease of operation that go with a fully-automatic box, this new technology provides OEMs and operators with a competitive and fuel efficient alternative to automated manuals... The new transmission will also incorporate Allison's existing intelligent features, including load based shift schedules (LBSS) and reduced engine load at stop (RELS)... (Photo from dieselprogress: The automatic: New Allison Transmission)Labels: techno trucks
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