SOE: UK Fuel Efficiency Forum

Wednesday, 19 October 2011 9:30 AM

UK Fuel Efficiency Forum

Date:19th Oct 2011
Time:09:30
Venue address:Millbrook Proving Ground Ltd., Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2JQ
Members’ price:£80.00
Non-members’ price:£95.00

Gain invaluable market intelligence and work with key industry leaders who will highlight future trends and developments to improve fuel efficiency.

 

 

Discussion topics include:

  • Influencing factors on fuel consumption

  • Low rolling resistance and its effect on fuel consumption

  • Impact of transmission architecture and operation on fuel efficiency

  • Tailoring transmissions to duty cycle

  • The new Bridgestone Ecopia Environmental tyre and it’s fuel efficiency advantages

  • Bridgestone’s Total Fleet Management package

  • Engine selection and impact on fuel efficiency

  • Ride and drive

  • Join the fast track and access Millbrook’s premier test facility and drive a range of large commercial vehicles from refuse trucks to buses and dumper trucks.

Members' price | £80.00 + VAT
Non-members' price | £95.00 + VAT

To book please download a registration form below.

UK Fuel Efficiency Forum 2011 - Registration Form [PDF - 59kB]

For more information please contact Emma Thompson on emma.thompson@soe.org.uk or call 020 7630 2174.

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