HEAVY VEHICLE FUEL CONSUMPTION IN CANADA

Fuel consumption and g.c.w. (gross combination weight) records from 25 trucking operations across Canada were used in this study of the relationship between loaded gross vehicle weight and fuel economy for truck-trailer combinations operating in Canada. Special attention was paid to seasonal variations in this relationship and the identification of other variables impacting upon fuel performance. Based on the study results, mathematical equations are presented for calculating estimated fuel performance as a function of g.c.w. The seasonal effects on fuel performance are summarized, and the report concludes that there is great potential for improving fuel performance in the Canadian trucking industry through improvements in driving habits, proper vehicle maintenance and selection of optimum operating conditions. (TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Manitoba

  Transportation Group
  Winnipeg, Manitoba  Canada 
• Authors:
  • Clayton, A
• Publication Date: 1984-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 54 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Foreign; Fuel consumption; Gross vehicle weight; Heavy vehicles; Seasons; Tractor trailer combinations; Trucking
• Uncontrolled Terms: Seasonal variations
• Geographic Terms: Canada
• ITRD Terms: 8018: Canada; 232: Fuel consumption; 1236: Lorry; 2525: Season; 1203: Trailer; 9086: Variability; 5485: Weight
• Subject Areas: Energy; Freight Transportation; Highways; Motor Carriers; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00478445
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1989 12:00AM