MiX Telematics sponsors TfL's Clean Air for London campaign 24 April 2012

In a move designed to draw attention to the problems caused by excessive idling and poor fuel management in the commercial vehicle sector, MiX Telematics is sponsoring TfL's Clean Air for London Commercial Vehicle Anti-Idling and Fuel Management campaign.

MiX Telematics hopes its support will help speed the end of the perennial and wasteful practice of excessive idling, and encourage operators to employ the latest fuel saving techniques and technologies.

"Despite ongoing efforts to educate drivers, there is no doubt that excessive idling persists and, as such, represents a major issue for operators," comments Steve Coffin, marketing and operations director for MiX Telematics.

"While the practice of allowing engines to run for no particular reason may be convenient from a driver's point-of-view, it is also a proven fact that idling is a major contributor to fuel consumption and, therefore, pollution," he continues.

"We know from the data our operators provide – via the MiX Telematics RIBAS systems fitted to their vehicles – that idling is a major cause of needless fuel usage and inefficiency... Excessive idling should be regarded within the wider context of fuel management and treated with zero tolerance."

Author
Joihn Challen

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