17 July 2013

Helping truck fleets save fuel

Michelin solutions, the new division of the Michelin Group, has launched Effifuel which is a unique offer for truck and trailer fleets designed to help customers contain and reduce their fuel costs.

This is achieved through eco-driving training courses, monitoring of drivers' behaviour based on individual eco-scores and the installation of telematics display units to give fleets complete visibility and help them remotely track fuel use.

Working with a new fleet, Michelin solutions will conduct a detailed audit of vehicle types, current tyres, itineraries, vehicle operating weights and driver habits, before helping to define an objective efficiency savings target, measured in litres per 100km. Once a savings structure is in place, they can offer fleets commitments to meet those targets over periods of up to four years.

During the contract period, Michelin solutions' own expert Fuel Analysts conduct in-depth studies and regular fleet reports.

Effifuel is currently being introduced across Europe throughout 2013 with plans in place to eventually meet the needs of other fleets, including passenger cars, vans and earthmover equipment.