Truck eco-driving programs: Current status in Latin America and international best practices

The authors review the status of eco-driving programs for the road freight industry in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru, where real opportunities exist for implementation and expansion of eco-driving. Eco-driving comprises a range of driving practices and techniques that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Fuel and maintenance costs are lowered, with improvements in road safety. There is growing interest in introducing and expanding green freight programs that include eco-driving as a crucial element. The authors describe policies and programs for eco-driving in each of the countries mentioned above, with insights from stakeholders on the opportunities and barriers to success. The authors also draw on the experience of eco-driving programs in North America and other regions to design best practices, identifying the crucial components for optimal planning and implementation of eco-driving. These best practices can provide a gateway for vehicle fleet owners, regulators and training institutions in planning eco-driving training programs.

• Record URL:
  https://theicct.org/sites/default/files/publications/eco-driving-latam-EN-apr2021.pdf
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• Summary URL:
  https://theicct.org/publications/eco-driving-latam-EN-apr2021
• Corporate Authors:

  International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)

  1500 K Street NW, Suite 650
  Washington, DC  United States  20005

  Trafigura Foundation

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  Natural Resources Canada

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• Authors:
  • Pineda, Leticia
  • 0000-0002-3203-3603
  • Xie, Yihao
• Publication Date: 2021-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 36p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Best practices; Ecodriving; Freight traffic; Fuel conservation; Program management; Trucks
• Geographic Terms: Latin America
• Subject Areas: Environment; Freight Transportation; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01780788
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 30 2021 2:48PM