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10/02/2012
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Folkestone-based Eley Transport South East is targeting lower fuel consumption after taking delivery of a pair of ultra-efficient Iveco EcoStralis 6x2 mid-lift tractor units.
 Supplied by Haynes Trucks in Maidstone, the EcoStralis Active Space Super3 tractors (AS440S46TX/P) will each operate primarily between the south east of England and northern France, bringing bottled water across the Channel and delivering it to regional distribution centres.
"Our biggest concern right now is the cost of fuel. We were in the market for two new trucks and we wanted to select the most fuel-efficient 44 tonners on the market," explains Paul Eley, managing director of Eley Transport.
EcoStralis trucks feature a standard specification that includes a Blue&Me Fleet telematics system and an Ecoswitch, which uses the vehicle weight information from the ECAS/EBS systems to limit engine torque, according to the gross vehicle weight – so ensuring performance in line with that of a fully laden vehicle.
Both EcoStralis trucks also incorporate the EuroTronic transmission with a new ECOfleet mode that automatically adjusts to the loading of the unit, to fine-tune fuel economy.
Iveco says the refinements allow fuel consumption to be minimised during acceleration without affecting overall speed capability.
Commenting on the Blue&Me Fleet system, Eley says: "This is a superb bit of kit, as it allows us to monitor vehicle movements and individual truck performance. It also integrates the Iveco Assistance Non Stop service, meaning that our drivers can contact Iveco for roadside assistance across Europe at the touch of a button."
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John Challen
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