Results of trials carried out by PowerplusTM in conjunction with commercial fleets
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Customer |
Vehicle Type
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Fuel Consumption Before Powerplus |
Fuel Consumption After Powerplus |
% Change in Fuel Consumption |
Black Smoke Before Powerplus |
Black Smoke After Powerplus |
% Change in Exhaust Emissions |
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Wilts Electrical Wholesales Co. Ltd. Trowbridge, Wiltshire. |
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Ford Transit - naturally aspirated diesel |
26.703 miles / gallon |
29.514 miles / gallon |
9.524% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
1.36 m-1 |
0.37 m-1 |
72.79% less black smoke with Powerplus |
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Hi Q Tyreservices Sussex. |
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Mercedes 308D HiTop van - naturally aspirated diesel |
28.934 miles / gallon |
33.116 miles / gallon |
12.63% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
0.93 m-1 |
0.54 m-1 |
41.94% less black smoke with Powerplus |
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Hi Q Tyreservices Stafford.
|
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Ford Transit 2.5 Litre Diesel HiTop LWB van |
27.020 miles / gallon |
30.826 miles / gallon |
12.35% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
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Eastbourne Buses Ltd. East Sussex. |
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Leyland 680 Atlantean Double Deck Bus - Leyland 11.1 litre naturally aspirated diesel |
34.771 litres / 100km |
31.361 litres / 100km |
9.81% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
0.85 k |
0.55 k |
35.5% less black smoke with Powerplus |
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Shanks Waste Solutions, Cwmgwili. |
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Volvo FM12 |
6.237 miles / gallon |
6.767 miles / gallon |
8.5% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
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John Raymond Transport Ltd. Bridgend, Mid-Galmorgan. |
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DAF 85-360 Ati - 11.0 litre diesel |
30.487 litres / 100 km |
28.821 litres / 100 km |
5.465% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
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Environment Agency, York. |
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Vauxhaul Brava 2.5 Turbo-Diesel Pick-Up Truck |
37.276 miles / gallon |
42.366 miles / gallon |
12.00% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
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Gum Tree Enterprises, West Sussex. |
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Landrover Discovery 2.5 Turbo-Diesel with exhaust catalyst |
30.685 miles / gallon |
36.341 miles / gallon |
15.57% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
0.56 m-1 |
0.46 m-1 |
17.85% less black smoke with Powerplus |
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The Big Bus Company, St. Martins Way, London. |
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Leyland Titan Double Deck Bus - Gardner 10.5 litre naturally aspirated diesel engine |
38.864 litres / 100km |
32.923 litres / 100km |
15.28% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
0.96 k |
After 99.4 kms, 0.31k After 199.8 kms, 0.28k After 300.3 kms 0.19k |
67.7% less black smoke with Powerplus 70.8% less black smoke 80.2% less black smoke |
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D.N.D. Transport Services, Hatfield, Herts.
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Ford Transit 2.5 - naturally aspirated diesel Also a Luton van |
24.619 miles / gallon |
29.60 miles / gallon |
16.82% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
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Page Group Ltd. Sussex. |
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Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van LWB |
28.978 miles / gallon |
31.993 miles / gallon |
9.42% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
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PHS Group plc. Newark, Notts. |
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Vauxhaul Movano Van - 2.2 litre turbo-diesel |
30.038 miles / gallon |
33.481 miles / gallon |
11.451% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
1.59 m-1 |
1.06 m-1 |
33.33% less black smoke with Powerplus |
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Watco Noord Steenbackers, Dam 16-18, B-2340 Beerse, Belgium. |
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Daf 85 Rigid |
49.819 litres / 100km |
41.561 litres / 100km |
16.57% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
0.94 m-1 |
0.54 m-1 |
42.55% less black smoke with Powerplus |
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St. Andrews School, Eastbourne. |
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L.D.V. Convoy Minibus - 2.5 litre turbo-diesel |
30.328 miles / gallon |
33.669 miles / gallon |
9.92% less fuel used per mile with Powerplus |
2.6 m-1 |
1.46 m-1 |
43.85% less black smoke with Powerplus |
1. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY USED TO MEASURE FUEL CONSUMPTION
With numerous variables at play, reliable measurement of fuel consumption in the real world is a highly complex function. Therefore accurate fuel measurement equipment and a ‘known’ vehicle in respect of mechanical condition and reliability using the same driver must be used.
The fuel used by the vehicles in the above Powerplus tests was monitored using a J.P.S. F.M.S. Mark 4 and FM Digibox specifically built and calibrated for diesel vehicle evaluation. It has a positive displacement flow accuracy of 0.5 to 0.0% of reading throughout its flow range.
Industry standard fuel economy monitoring equipment
This equipment is industry recognised and is used by organisations such as MIRA, MILLBROOK and motor manufacturers including DAF, SAAB, VOLVO and IVECO for their own evaluations. The equipment replaces the vehicle's fuel tank by utilising a self-contained reservoir that is installed into the engine supply and return fuel lines in the same way as the vehicle's normal fuel system.
The vehicle's fuel tank becomes the supply to the J.P.S. reservoir. The flow from the vehicle's fuel tank to the J.P.S. reservoir is controlled by a needle valve and float arrangement. After installation into the vehicle's fuel system the J.P.S. reservoir is charged with fuel until the needle valve cuts off. The readout is then zeroed and once the vehicle moves the meter is started and will only record fuel that is drawn from the vehicle's fuel tank into the J.P.S. reservoir when the needle valve opens as the level in the reservoir drops.
When the float closes the needle valve no further fuel flows through the meter and, therefore, the readout accurately records the fuel replenished. This obviously happens many times during the test and the counter accurately accumulates the total fuel used during the test.
At the commencement of each test the vehicle's odometer reading was recorded. At the end of each test run the odometer reading was recorded again. The difference between the two readings was calculated and recorded as the distance travelled for that particular journey. Using established formula the fuel consumption is calculated in litres/100 kms.
On the completion of the baseline exercise prior to the Powerplus unit being fitted the total distance of the journeys is totalled and using established formulae the overall fuel consumption is calculated and recorded in litres/100 km.
The Powerplus unit is then installed into the vehicle and the exercise is repeated to establish the improved fuel consumption.
2. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY USED TO MEASURE EMISSIONS
Emissions tests were carried out before and after Powerplus installation using approved UK MOT exhaust analysers.
Impressive results like the ones shown below are readily repeatable, and trials can be arranged for interested fleet operators subject to the following:
a) Trial vehicle must be in good serviceable condition, with documentation to demonstrate that the vehicle selected for the trials has a sound service history. (Ideally, records should be available to prove that fuel economy, and where applicable MOT emissions tests, have been accurately monitored throughout the vehicle’s life, so that ongoing evaluation of fuel economy and emissions can be undertaken).
b) There is a negotiated contractual agreement to purchase a minimum number of units after a successful evaluation.
Please contact us for details of our testing programmes
Powerplus Fuel Technology Ltd
Unit 1, Beeches Industrial Park, Crawley, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2QD, UK.
Tel: 0845 603 4021 (low call rate)
sales@powerplus-fuel-technology.com