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Measuring Transportation Vehicle Utilization: The KPIs

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Research indicates that a significant portion of a truck’s time is spent idle or empty (McKinnon and Ge, 2004; IGD, 2003). Indicators for Sustainable Transport. Road Freight Transport: The Wider Economic and Social Impacts. The Demand for Road Freight Transport. Food Transport KPI Survey 2004.

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Potential Efficiency Improvements: Vehicle Efficiency in Businesses

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LPG produces fewer harmful pollutants compared to diesel and offers similar performance (International Energy Agency, 2004). This translates to reduced operating costs, a smaller environmental impact, and a more sustainable transportation operation. Handbook of Transport & the Environment, Elsevier: Amsterdam.