The increased use of telematics across the industry is driving efficiency improvements among company car drivers according to RAC Business.<\/p>\n
While more and more fleets are using telematics to monitor their drivers, the drivers themselves are using their vehicle’s computers.<\/p>\n
According to the motoring organisation’s annual Report on Motoring, the vast majority (90%) of company car drivers used their vehicle’s built-in dashboard or computer to calculate and improve their fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n
The RAC said 40% of company car drivers said they actively changed their driving behaviour to decrease their fuel consumption, compared to 27% of private vehicle owners.<\/p>\n
Two thirds of company car drivers said they monitored the fuel consumption of their vehicles, compared to 44% of private vehicle owners.<\/p>\n
Last month, HMRC cut the car fuel allowances to as little as 11p a mile for diesel and 13p a mile for petrol.<\/p>\n
“Technology can help drivers keep track of their fuel efficiency and vehicles themselves are becoming more sophisticated at self-monitoring,” said David Aldridge, RAC Business services director.<\/p>\n
“The increasing use of telematics could also be altering driver behaviour. When your speed and journeys are being monitored by your company inevitably this will have a knock-on effect on how efficiently you drive,” said Aldridge.<\/p>\n
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