Benefits of improved fuel economy

With fuel being the second highest cost for fleet owners and operators, taking steps to reduce fuel consumption of trucks by improving fuel economy is not only good for the bottom line, but also a contributor to tackling emissions. Many underestimate the influence of lubrication on these impacts.

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Shell is committed to helping you meet your fleet challenges. We regularly work with businesses of all sizes to help them improve fuel economy, vehicle reliability and achieve lower maintenance. This is achieved through design and development of proper lubricants and lubricant management programs.

Many underestimate the influences of lubrication, but lubricants matter and choosing the right lubricant delivers unquestionable business value. We invest significant resources in developing lubricants, coolants and greases to deliver value to our customers.

In the last five years, Shell has worked with fleets to save $23 million - in addition to unplanned downtime and lower maintenance costs¹

Think about how much further you could go.

Take a look at our articles below to learn about the priorities for increasing fuel economy and how you can achieve competitive advantage across your commercial fleet operations.

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Tests to validate efficiency claims (PDF)

A variety of test methods can help fleet operators to decide which technologies to add to their trucks.

Fuel efficiency with aerodynamics (PDF)

The right tractor-trailer model outfitted with proper aerodynamic devices can give you significant fuel savings.

Technology options for your fleet (PDF)

While an aerodynamic truck is a good start for your fuel-saving journey, other technologies can bring more improvements.

Focus on the basics (PDF)

To figure out how to move forward, sometimes we have to look backwards.

Driver behavior on fuel efficiency (PDF)

Examining the role of the driver in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and saving fuel.

Why embrace freight ton efficiency? (PDF)

Explaining freight ton efficiency and why it is a better measure of truck fuel economy.

Linking lubricants to fuel economy (PDF)

An on-the-road demonstration of the fuel economy advantage of using low-viscosity oils.

Small things can make a big difference

Effective lubrication can help you improve fuel economy, vehicle reliability, and achieve lower maintenance.

¹ Based on savings delivered to Shell Lubricants customers from 2011-2015

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Benefits of improved fuel economy

In the last five years, Shell has worked with fleets to save $23 million - in addition to unplanned downtime and lower maintenance costs1

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Fuel efficiency with aerodynamics (PDF) #_82 path, #_82 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_82 { }

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Driver behavior on fuel efficiency (PDF) #_85 path, #_85 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_85 { }

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