Despite the need for further research, ecodrive holds significant promise for implementation in Australia. A number of local public and private corporations are already experimenting with ecodrive and seem to be reaping the benefits, though there is uncertainty as to the extent of those benefits in both size and type and the longevity of the effect before drivers return to their old habits. A proportion of individuals too would likely be receptive to the opportunity to reduce their fuel bill, and some others may also be responsive to the chance to help the environment and/or reduce the greenhouse effect; though market research should be carried out to tailor the right messages to the right groups. Fuel prices in Australia have spiked to record levels and then retreated significantly since Golightly’s (2007) survey; however other factors mean that the retreat is not likely to dampen any existing enthusiasm for saving money at the fuel pump or reducing business costs.
An ideal opportunity exists now, before widespread take-up in Australia, to empirically identify the critical content and optimal methods of delivery for an ecodrive curriculum. There is also a need to explore the role that technology can play in not only evaluating the impact of ecodriving but also in supporting drivers in making informed vehicle control decisions. A best-practice model for implementation, informed by cost-benefit analyses, could then be efficiently and widely disseminated for corporate use and built into novice driver training, as is the case in some other countries. A thorough cost-benefit analysis should consider the potential for a triple-bottom-line improvement – financial savings, environmental benefit, and road safety and pollution-related health
Despite the need for further research, ecodrive holds significant promise for implementation in Australia. A number of local public and private corporations are already experimenting with ecodrive and seem to be reaping the benefits, though there is uncertainty as to the extent of those benefits in both size and type and the longevity of the effect before drivers return to their old habits. A proportion of individuals too would likely be receptive to the opportunity to reduce their fuel bill, and some others may also be responsive to the chance to help the environment and/or reduce the greenhouse effect; though market research should be carried out to tailor the right messages to the right groups. Fuel prices in Australia have spiked to record levels and then retreated significantly since Golightly’s (2007) survey; however other factors mean that the retreat is not likely to dampen any existing enthusiasm for saving money at the fuel pump or reducing business costs. An ideal opportunity exists now, before widespread take-up in Australia, to empirically identify the critical content and optimal methods of delivery for an ecodrive curriculum. There is also a need to explore the role that technology can play in not only evaluating the impact of ecodriving but also in supporting drivers in making informed vehicle control decisions. A best-practice model for implementation, informed by cost-benefit analyses, could then be efficiently and widely disseminated for corporate use and built into novice driver training, as is the case in some other countries. A thorough cost-benefit analysis should consider the potential for a triple-bottom-line improvement – financial savings, environmental benefit, and road safety and pollution-related health
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