Truck News: The Volvo Trucks Asia Pacific Fuelwatch Challenge 2016 is officially announced
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
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As I've mentioned earlier, Volvo Trucks' annual Fuelwatch Challenge is about to begin and now the official announcement from Volvo Trucks' Asia Pacific has been released. The 2016 Fuelwatch Challenge will again take place where Drivers across the region compete in their respective country editions of the Fuelwatch Challenge to be the top driver in their markets and a chance to contend for the prestigious title of the region’s most fuel-efficient driver at the global final in Sweden this time around.
Winners from each of the in-market competitions will be eligible to participate in the Asia Pacific Fuelwatch Challenge 2016 Final in Sweden, the home of Volvo Trucks, in September and contend for the title of the region’s most fuel-efficient driver. Thereafter, he or she will have the ultimate opportunity to represent the region at the prestigious Volvo Trucks Drivers’ Fuel Challenge, a parallel competition run globally, to become the most fuel-efficient truck driver in the world.
Last year, the Asia Pacific Fuelwatch Challenge was held in Thailand where Louise Marriott (above - pictured with Christophe Martin - President Asia Oceania Truck Sales & Marketing) won the road challenge, and she also made history by becoming the first female winner to win the Fuelwatch Challenge. Ravi Poleboina (below) won the off-road challenge. Both got to travel to Sweden for the 2015 world finals in Sweden.
More details are stated in the press release below.
Malaysian leg of the Fuelwatch Challenge 2016 schedule
Press Release
VOLVO DRIVES FUEL EFFICIENCY ACROSS ASIA PACIFIC WITH 2016 FUELWATCH CHALLENGE
Drivers across the region compete in their respective country editions of the
Fuelwatch Challenge to be the top driver in their markets and a chance to contend
for the prestigious title of the region’s most fuel-efficient driver at the global final in
Sweden
[22 MARCH 2016, SINGAPORE] Volvo Trucks, a global leader in sustainable transport
solutions, is once again conducting its annual Asia Pacific Fuelwatch Challenge 2016 with
a series of exciting national competitions across the region. A true test of skill and
discipline, these competitions will see participants showcasing their capabilities in fuel-
efficient driving as well as general vehicle handling.
Winners from each of the in-market competitions will be eligible to participate in the Asia
Pacific Fuelwatch Challenge 2016 Final in Sweden, the home of Volvo Trucks, in
September and contend for the title of the region’s most fuel-efficient driver. Thereafter,
he or she will have the ultimate opportunity to represent the region at the prestigious Volvo
Trucks Drivers’ Fuel Challenge, a parallel competition run globally, to become the
world’s most fuel-efficient driver.
The Fuelwatch Challenge is an annual mainstay competition in the industry, and continues
to reaffirm Volvo Trucks’ commitment to leverage fuel efficiency to generate positive
impact, from individual drivers to customers, businesses, the community at-large and the
natural environment. Since its inauguration in 2007 in South Korea, the competition has
offered more than 15,000 participants in Asia Pacific an accessible platform to pick up
fuel-efficient driving skills and best practices. It has also witnessed inspiring moments,
such as the impressive performance by Louise Marriott at last year’s Fuelwatch Challenge
Final in Thailand to clinch the title of Asia Pacific’s most fuel-efficient driver. Ms.
Marriott is the first female driver and New Zealander to hold that honour.
“The Volvo Trucks Fuelwatch Challenge has pioneered countless milestones over the last
nine years. As we champion for a fuel-efficient industry, past participants of the Fuelwatch
experience become ambassadors of our mission, sharing technical know-how and fuel-
efficient driving principles with their peers. Louise’s achievement last year will no doubt
continue to reverberate in the industry for years to come, and serve as an encouragement
to the growing number of female truck drivers,” said Jacques Michel, President of Volvo
Trucks in Asia Pacific.
During the national editions of the Fuelwatch Challenge 2016, drivers will demonstrate
their competency in vehicle handling at optimal fuel efficiency. Using Dynafleet, the
company’s proprietary fleet management system, fuel efficiency scores are accurately
measured based on four key aspects – braking, speed adaptation, engine and gear
utilisation and standstill. Data on fuel efficiency, driver’s uptime and overall productivity
are collected to gauge contestants’ performances and identify specific areas for
improvement.
“More than a competition, the Fuelwatch Challenge showcases real-world cost benefits
for companies and industries, whilst positively impacting the environment and society-at-
large. The role that drivers play is integral to achieving optimal fuel efficiency. Each
edition of the competition continues to reinforce that training, coupled with insights from
Dynafleet telematics, can significantly improve drivers’ performance and benefit
businesses in the long run,” Mr. Michel added.
Catch Louise Marriott, the first female winner, in action at the 2015 Fuelwatch Challenge
Final at https://youtu.be/tQXg7YHBLOE
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