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Article: Managing fuel consumption: while the driver is the single most important influence on fuel consumption, in fact there can be as much as a 35-percent difference between the "best" and "worst" drivers; good specs can help a fleet improve its fuel economy. (Management techniques).
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- Fleet Equipment
- Article date:
- December 1, 2001
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The price of diesel fuel has been fluctuating recently, but whether it increases or decreases, controlling fuel consumption to ensure the use of the fewest gallons possible always pay off when you look at the bottom line.
There are two major factors involved in the rate of fuel consumption, the driver and vehicle specs. Other practices, such as sharp purchasing procedures and control of vehicle routing, can help to lower the overall cost of fuel.
Let's first look at ways drivers affect fuel consumption, then show the effect that various components and products have on fuel economy.
Driver's effect
Although spec'ing is one of the most ...