Eco-driving Cuts Emissions and Costs at Aitik Mine in Sweden

November 4, 2009 · Filed Under Commercial Fleets, Driver Performance, Eco-Driving

The Aitik mine in Sweden, which is owned by Boliden Mineral AB, has organized an Eco-driving training course for all its truck drivers, in co-operation with the Swedish Road Administration. Eco-driving teaches the driver to drive efficiently, reducing fuel consumption and thereby emissions of carbon dioxide and other substances.

The Eco-driving concept originated in Finland and was initially introduced for private cars, and then for buses and trucks. The method has now been adapted for industrial machines and heavy vehicles. Aitik hopes to be able to reduce diesel consumption by at least 5 per cent and thereby reduce carbon dioxide emission by 1,900 tonnes.