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Published 11/03/2009 by Roadtransport.com


'Hybrids don't boost bottom line'

Despite offering potential savings of 30% on fuel consumption, hybrid vehicles have yet to provide a clear business case in terms of the bottom line, argues a leading fleet engineer.

Steve Davis, TNT national engineering manager, says: "At the moment, we're getting...

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Despite offering potential savings of 30% on fuel consumption, hybrid vehicles have yet to provide a clear business case in terms of the bottom line, argues a leading ... - [11/03/2009 - Roadtransport.com]

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...manager, says: "At the moment, we're getting no payback in terms of cost reduction."
'Hybrids don't boost bottom line' [Roadtransport.com - 11/03/2009]
"The savings we're seeing from the improvements in fuel consumption do not outweigh the extra cost of the actual vehicles"
'Hybrids don't boost bottom line' [Roadtransport.com - 11/03/2009]
"Since we're operating in a collection-and-delivery environment, our vehicles are not doing high mileages, so fuel spend is relatively low against the increased cost in the technology."
'Hybrids don't boost bottom line' [Roadtransport.com - 11/03/2009]

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