Asda to save 9 milion on fuel
Asda has taken the innovated step of investing in aerodynamic trailers, purchasing 173 Cartwright Cheetahs. Furthermore 100 Schmitz Cargobill reefer trailers have been retro fitted with the Cheetah air kits.
100 curtain siders and 73 box bodies have been ordered following trials that accordingly to Chris Hall, Asda’s network transport manager offered saving of between 4.5% - 6%. Hall continues to comments to Motor Transport that "he does expect the saving across the fleet to be slightly lower, however with an annual fuel bill in excess of 45m any improvement on mpg will pay dividends." He goes on to say, "our philosophy is all about driving fewer, friendly miles. We have already done an awful lot of work with double deckers to reduce total fuel usage and improve vehicle fill. Asda is now within reach of its target of cutting CO2 emission 40% by the end of 2009".
