Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Heavy-Duty Trucks through Eco-Driving

Kanok Boriboonsomsin

Institute of Transportation Studies, Working Paper Series from Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis

Abstract: A typical commercial truck in the United States consumes over 20,000 gallons of fuel each year, producing a large amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the process. A significant portion of fuel consumed by trucks is wasted due to inefficient vehicle operation. One low-hanging strategy that can improve fuel efficiency and reduce GHG emissions from trucking operations is eco-driving. A truck eco-driving program encourages or incentivizes truck drivers to embrace fuel-efficient vehicle operation and maintenance practices. This policy brief summarizes findings from a research report that examines the fuel-savings and GHG emissions impacts of various eco-driving practices. View the NCST Project Webpage

Keywords: Social and Behavioral Sciences; Driver education; Ecodriving; Freight traffic; Fuel consumption; Greenhouse gases; Incentives; Public policy; Truck drivers; Vehicle maintenance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015-06-01
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