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Proposals for lorry drivers to take eco-drive training |
Training could save up to three million tonnes of CO2 over five years.
Up to three million tonnes of CO2 could be saved over five years after a new proposal encourages more lorry drivers to take eco-driving training.
The measures support Department for Transport commitment to save an additional 85 million tonnes of CO2 from domestic transport from 2018-2022, and would also save £300 million in fuel costs per year.
The plans include making eco driver training for LGV drivers a mandatory part of the EU Driver Certificate of Professional Competence and aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the freight sector. Large goods vehicles represent 20 per cent of total domestic transport greenhouse gas emissions.
The consultation sets out the options which will enable 90 per cent of lorry drivers to receive eco-driver training and includes plans to increase promotion of the benefits of eco-driving training to encourage greater take up.
Transport Minister Paul Clark said: "We are absolutely committed to reducing emissions from across the transport sector."
"Given that 20 per cent of all transport emissions come from road freight, these drivers must be a priority."
Further information:
Department for Transport |
