TRUCKMAKERS' NEWS * WORLDWIDE

* Italy - Fiat EcoDrive produces savings

Torino,Italy -Fleet Europe, by Harrup -24 Nov 2010: -- Fiat has carried out a survey of its clients using the EcoDrive system, launched two years ago. The system enables driving data to be gathered via a USB stick in the car (pre-equipped with the 'Blue&Me system') which transfers information back to the client’s fleet manager. Individual driving behaviour can then be adapted. The survey, carried out in France, Germany, the UK, Italy and Spain, reveals that average fuel savings were 6% on average, with 10% of the 700-strong survey group achieving 16%. The saving also translates into substantial reductions in CO2 emissions...   (Photo: Fiat's Punto model, cabin)

* UK - Renault Truck Commercials launches different demonstrator programme

London,EN,UK -Transport Engineer (UK) -3 Dec 2010: -- Ten of the latest spec Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 HGV tractor unit demonstrators are taking to the road with a prize for the most fuel efficient operator...  Christophe Blazere, managing director of Renault Truck Commercials UK, explains that the point is partly to showcase the features of the Renault Premium Long Distance and partly to remind operators of the dealership's UK-wide coverage...  He explains that the Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 Euro 5 demonstrators all feature the DXi11 engine matched to the Optidriver+ automated gearbox, and have been built with the Privilege high roof sleeper cab... As part of the programme, the Renault Truck Commercials dealer will take a download of the vehicle data, using Renault's Optifuel Infomax system, at the start of the period. A second download will then follow at the end to report on fuel consumption, emissions, driver performance etc...(Photo Renault Premium trucks)