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NZ Trucking : November 2017
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WWW.GOCLEAR.CO.NZ Baxter on top of the world J ohnny Baxter from Temuka Transport won the on-road category of the international Volvo Trucks Fuelwatch Challenge in September, with Korean driver Taehun Kim crowned the most fuel-efficient driver in the off-road category. Contestants from more than 13 countries took part in the annual Fuelwatch Challenge in Gothenburg, the hometown of Volvo Trucks. The contestants drove FH or FMX trucks on a specific course, and the competition once again tested and rewarded some of the world’s best drivers in fuel-efficient driving. The two-day event, which started with a session on driving technique, was the final showdown for national champions from local Fuelwatch competitions that took place throughout the year. More than 4,280 drivers participated in this year’s local competitions. The performances of the 11 on-road and seven off-road competitors were evaluated using Dynafleet, Volvo Trucks’ online transport information system. Dynafleet software monitored fuel consumption in real time and was used to gather accurate information on each driver’s performance. Introduced by Volvo Trucks, the Fuelwatch Challenge is an initiative that puts the spotlight on the driver. More than a competition, the Fuelwatch Challenge is a testament to the fact that skilled driving can have a direct impact on safety, fuel consumption, profitability, and carbon footprint. The results are a showcase for the opportunities driver development opens up for change and progress for drivers, haulage operators and society as a whole. Baxter recorded 10.1% less fuel consumption compared with the two runners-up. In the off-road category, Kim captured the top prize with a notable achievement of approximately 4% less fuel consumption relative to the driver in second place. At 27, Baxter was one of the youngest drivers participating in the competition. “It feels just amazing being here this evening and take the top prize in a competition that included some of the world’s best drivers,” he said. Commenting on what it takes to be a champion, Kim said, “Giving it all each day and building up the right skills over time is key to coming out on top of this competition.” Translated into a real-life context, the competition margins offer significant cost saving potential. For instance, during an average long haul operation of 150,000 kilometres, the on-road fuel efficiency margins could result in 5,000 fewer litres being used per truck each year. Reflecting on the achievements of the winners, Heléne Mellquist, senior vice president of Volvo Trucks International, • Cost effective & user friendly • Simple & fast installation nationwide • Suits all truck makes & models • Custom settings for your operation • Software ensures PSI accuracy +/- 1 • GPS “Speed up” technology to reduce the risk of driver error Developed from more than 20 years’ experience and backed by our 3 year/500,000 Km warranty. Central Tyre Inflation TractionAir ® to talk with our TractionAir® team! 0 5years CALL US NOW 07 849 4839 0274 777 383 tractionair@trt.co.nz www.trt.co.nz www.hella.co.nz 0800 4 HELLA (0800 443 552) for your nearest HELLA stockist 0800 4 HELLA (0800 443 552) for your nearest HELLA stockist High performance LEDs Low profile design Easy to clean housing Road legal with ECE approval Designed & manufactured in NZ 5 year warranty LED Light Bar 350 SEMA Global Media Awards Winner LED Light Bar 470 Exceptional light output & unmatched reliability HELLA LED LIGHT BARS Technology with Vision Hella NZTRUCK LB 210X144.indd 1 25/09/2017 2:47:49 p.m. ROAD NOISE NEWS
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