Chevin's "UseFuel Calculator" counters high fuel price rises

Fuel is an increasingly expensive commodity, with costs in the UK having now risen to well over £1 a litre, but with efficient analysis of fuel data by Chevin Fleet Solutions' management software, the effect of these rising prices will be minimised. Although modern diesel vehicles will consistently produce MPGs in the 50s and petrol vehicles can manage high 40s or low 50s, if drivers of vehicles can be made to understand the importance of improving their MPG figures further still and their responsibilities in this regard, then expenditure on fuel can be vastly reduced, alongside the reduction in emissions. For example, for a 350-vehicle fleet with each vehicle travelling an average 30,000 miles per year, with a fuel cost of £1.20 per litre, it will save over £50,000 by increasing the MPG by just two miles per gallon (from 45 to 47 MPG.) The same fleet will achieve savings of over £125,000 if its average MPG rises by a mere five miles per gallon. To check the savings for yourself, see our new UseFuel Calculator So there is potential for some major savings, if drivers can take advantage of the efficiency of modern engines and also some simple but effective fine-tuning to their driving habits. This could include; not sitting in traffic jams or car parks with engines idling, but with the engine switched off, allowing more time for travel, better journey planning and reducing speed (and therefore fuel usage) on trips. In addition, a difference can be made in the way fuel is purchased. Using fuel cards, or bunkering fuel stock, can also lead to significant savings compared to the higher cost of fuel bought on the forecourt. Chevin’s Fleet Software systems are absolutely invaluable with their ability to take direct transactional data from fuel card companies and fuel dispenser systems and importing it, so that users can view essential management information in easy-to-read reports. This will give instant alerts to users when vehicles are performing below their expected MPGs and allow corrective action to be taken. So although fuel prices are now at record highs, there are some "UseFuel" tools from Chevin which will help minimise the effect.