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Freight Best Practice Wales, the FREE resource funded by the Welsh Assembly Government to help Welsh transport operators save fuel and save money, is encouraging operators in these challenging economic times to use its FREE web based Fuel Ready Reckoner to help identify the most cost effective means to improve fuel efficiency.

The Fuel Ready Reckoner is an innovative web-based tool that allows operators to quickly estimate how much fuel and money could be saved by the implementation of up to 22 fuel saving interventions including: driver training, aerodynamics and telematics. This will help operators decide where best to invest in fuel saving strategies, whether directed towards the driver, vehicle or both.

By following 5 simple steps which take around 10 minutes to complete, the transport professional can find the best and most cost effective way to become more fuel efficient. The payback period is also compared to the expected life of the vehicle, allowing the operator to decide whether the investment is going to pay off.

The calculations for the fuel savings are based on a variety of sources including:

• Case Studies and site specific advice visits by Freight Best Practice
• Manufacturer data
• Research from UK Universities
• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
• Trials of interventions

Like all Freight Best Practice material, the Fuel Ready Reckoner is completely free of charge and can be accessed by visiting www.freightbestpractice.org.uk/wales