USING AN INDUSTRY COORDINATION MEETING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUMMARY INFORMATION ON TRUCK ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES

A matrix was developed that summarized a wide variety of fuel-saving measures, as well as associated costs and benefits, for the trucking industry. Information was derived primarily from technical documents and manufacturers' literature, but estimates of cost savings were calculated at ANL. The matrix was reviewed by trucking industry representatives at an industry coordination meeting held in 1982; revisions to the matrix were made in response to discussions at the meeting. In its final form, the matrix contained some 60 fuel-saving measures under four principal headings. Participants at the meeting agreed that the single most important factor in any effort to conserve fuel is the human element. Training and incentives are needed to develop strong motivation among drivers to save fuel. More than 2400 copies of the matrix have been distributed free of charge to members of the US trucking industry. (ERA citation 09:043642)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Portions are illegible in microfiche products.
• Corporate Authors:

  Argonne National Laboratory

  9700 South Cass Avenue
  Argonne, IL  United States  60439
• Authors:
  • BERTRAM, K M
  • Saricks, C L
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Pagination: 56 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Energy conservation; Fuel consumption; Incentives; Savings; Training; Truck drivers; Trucking; Workshops
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Energy; Environment; Freight Transportation; Highways; Motor Carriers; Vehicles and Equipment; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00393863
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: CONF-841070-1
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 30 1985 12:00AM