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Title: Coping With Rising Fuel Costs
Author: Clifford T. Clark
Source: American Gas Association 1978
Year Published: 1978
Abstract: The cost of fuel is a major and direct expense to ttie operation of a passenger car and truck fleet. Many fleet managers in ttie coming year will have to face assessment of the capability of the new crop of small cars and light trucks in fuel economy, safety and ability to perform the necessary functions. In many fleets, the passenger cars and light trucks to be replaced are of the 1972-74 vintage, heavy in construction and costly in fuel consumption to operate. The early emission standards contributed to the poor fuel performance of these models. In our medium and heavy truck fleet, fuel economy is not just a matter of miles per gallon but must be equated to work performed. These line and bucket trucks have a low number of road miles per year but the majority of the engine hours are spent digging holes, setting poles, and performing line work from the bucket. We believe that full cooperation in a program of voluntary action provides the most appropriate approach for Using Departments to expedite the conservation of fuel.

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