Transportation
A mobile industry working in isolated areas needs to consider all means to lessen emissions and find new ways to move people and equipment.
- Plan to take only the trucks and technical equipment needed for the day to location
- Develop environmentally responsible leasing/rental practices for vehicles to include fuel efficiency and maintenance practices
- Use alternative fuel vehicles, e.g. hybrids, electric, ethanol or bio diesel
- Purchase the cleanest fuel available
- Maintain appropriate tire pressure
- Monitor fuel efficiency by tracking mileage and fuel consumption
- Investigate ways of reducing unnecessary travel, such as teleconferencing (video chat or audio)
- Encourage above the line talent to share trailers in order to be eco-friendly
- Raise crew awareness of fuel-efficient driving
- Drive smoothly without harsh acceleration; speeding off the mark can use up to 60% more fuel
- Change gears efficiently – changing gears at 1500 to 2500 rpm can save up to 15% on fuel
- Don’t rev the engine unnecessarily – this wastes fuel and increases emissions
- Keep speeds down to optimise fuel consumption
- Avoid unnecessary idling. Turn off your engine when stuck in traffic. In the City of Vancouver it is illegal to idle vehicles for extended periods of time
- Concentrate, look ahead and anticipate road conditions and other people’s actions. This reduces the need for hard braking and acceleration
- Avoid short journeys and only make essential car journeys. Walking or public transit are always options
- Short journeys on a cold engine use up twice as much fuel as a warm engine, producing more emissions
- Plan journeys to avoid peak periods, roadwork, and getting lost – Creative BC provides links to Road Ahead and the Province’s Highways department
- Air conditioning increases fuel consumption by up to 2 litres per 100 km
- Provide incentives for crew members to car pool
