Best Green Driving Practices
Robinson Alzate
Business Analyst @ GBT Logistics | Agile Project Manager, Supply Chain Specialist
How can drivers change their driving habits to reduce fuel consumption?
? Motor efficiency
? Vehicle speed
? Using the brakes
? Driver behaviour
Engine efficiency
The first way drivers save fuel is to use their own use of transmission. The entire lower part of the engine speed (RPM) leads to reduced fuel consumption. This rule applies to all vehicles with internal combustion engines. Even more important for diesel engines. Diesel engines are already producing at low speeds close to maximum torque. the engine If you pedal in the wrong gear, more fuel for the same performance. For this reason, it makes sense to shift gears at low engine revs more efficiently. On public roads, drivers try to reach the highest gear quickly.
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Vehicle speed
Reaching Top Gear Doesn't Mean Reaching excessive speed. truckers save more fuel If they keep a constant pace right before the peak speed Limit. The reason is simple. Because of aerodynamics, the track needs at high speed to produce more power to keep you on the ride speed to fight resistance headwind. There is a drag at a low speed much lower.
Brake use
This obviously has nothing to do with fuel, but efficiency, and braking application good indicators of a driver's fuel consumption. Fuel economy doesn't change with braking alone although it is exhausting, the driver who brakes suddenly often must constantly accelerate to regain speed. By comparison, forward-looking drivers give a lot of space for conditions and other vehicles are easier to hold, needless to say, with the constant fuel-efficient speed you can save fuel thanks to coasting.
Driver behaviour
Fleet Her manager can only win by paying attention to driver behaviour and focusing on engagement. Drivers may be aware of the best practices mentioned. These principles were probably taught to them when they got their professional driver's licenses and in various training courses. But why should they care about fuel economy? On the road, drivers need to be aware of their surroundings even during long shifts. In addition to driving, drivers also must perform various administrative tasks. What does it mean for them if they can save on diesel on every trip? This is where fuel incentive programs based on reliable data come into play. When sharing fuel savings with drivers, some of the savings go directly into your own pocket, so be careful. Education also plays a role. TMC recommends holding regular training courses, and ATRI points out that more than half of the fleet is incorporating eco-driving as part of their fuel-saving strategy. But when drivers see no reason to put in the extra effort, all that training is likely wasted.