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A considerable part of the reduction potential offered by energy efficient driving may be exploited by non-technological or low-tech measures. Whereas a fleet-wide installation of sophisticated electronic advise systems meets considerable barriers, the measures discussed here may help to obtain a saving effect in short term.
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Technology field: Energy efficient driving
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General information
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General criteria
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Environmental criteria
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Impacts on energy efficiency:
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Energy efficiency potential for single vehicle: 5 - 10% |
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Energy efficiency potential throughout fleet: 2 - 5% |
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The energy efficiency potential to be expected from "low-tech" measures is difficult to assess. Several studies (e.g. Linder 2000, Sanftleben et al. 2001) indicate that over half of the theoretical potential of energy efficient driving may be exploited by well-trained drivers. However, obviously many drivers already have the corresponding skills. So the potential to be exploited by additional efforts such as training programmes will not always be this big.
Tests performed in Moscow suburban network showed that the most qualified drivers achieved energy savings of about 5-6 % compared to the average. |
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Other environmental impacts: neutral |
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(no details available) |
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Economic criteria
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Application outside railway sector (this technology is railway specific)
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Overall rating
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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