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Driver training reduces fuel consumption by 20%
Hino’s Eco-cien programme teaches truckers to drive smarter and more economically
Well-trained truck drivers can reduce fuel consumption by an average of 20%. This is according to Hino Motors, which says its computer-based Eco-cien training programme has achieved meaningful benefits in teaching drivers to save fuel and to drive more safely. “The objective of this initiative is to educate drivers and operators on fuel-saving and safe driving techniques as well as lessening the impact of Hino vehicles on the environment, using both lectures and practical courses,” explained Leslie Long, Hino SA’s senior manager of product planning and marketing. “There are also additional benefits after drivers have undergone this programme. One of these is lessening potential damage to the trucks. Importantly, there is complementary training for customers, which we see as a tool the dealers can use to cement relationships with their customers as part of the international Hino Total Support strategy.” The Eco-cien fuel-saving programme was developed at Hino's Customer Technical Cen...
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