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Abstract:
The objective of our research was to analyse the relevant logistic factors influencing
energy efficiency in road freight transport, while quantifying the potential for CO2
reduction. We carried out a survey and linked fuel consumption to transport
performance parameters in 50 German haulage companies during 2003. Efficiency
ranges from 0.8 tkm to 26 tkm for 1 kg CO2 emissions. The results show a high
potential for improvements, given a low level of efficiency in vehicle usage and load
factor, scarce use of lightweight vehicle design, incorrectly selected vehicle class and a
high proportion of empty runs. Efficiency measures are poorly applied.
