The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced it will run a half -day session for commercial van operators on the role of telematics,in cutting fuel costs and CO2 emissions. Van traffic is up by 40% over the last ten years and van operators make a large contribution to congestion and CO2 emissions.

Robin Dickeson, manager, commercial vehicle affairs at the SMMT said,”The aim is to start discussion and make people aware of the big savings in fuel use, emissions and cash that are available right now from the intelligent use of telematics. Telematics should offers savings of at least 10% within 10 days,while we’ll have to wait longer for most other technologies to make the same difference”.

The seminar is on the 24th march at SMMT’s London head office and is free to SMMT members. Non-members can attend by paying a nominal fee of £50+VAT. Telematics is one way to reduce your fuel costs however choosing the right commercial van by its fuel consumption is also important. The Super Shopper quote engine on Comparecontracthire.com allows fleet operators to sort vans (and cars) by CO2 emissions or combined mpg and data is provided by CAP, the UK’s leading vehicle information provider.