news bulletin – answers

Trucking using less fuel

true/false

1. Petrol prices have reached $125 a barrel. F: more than this – ‘hover above’
2. Manufacturers are looking to reduce fuel consumption in trucks. T
3. Mercedes is testing 40 ton Actros trucks in Northern Italy. F: Southern Italy
4. The average speed for he truck was 18kph. F: 80 kph
5. There were 2 trucks used in the trial. T
6. The test was to try and reduce fuel consumption. F: this and to reduce exhaust emissions
7. The results tested technology against the driver. F: it tested technology and the driver
8. Drivers can help reduce fuel consumption. T
9. The challenge for the future is keeping low fuel economy. F: in combination with low emission targets
10. The truck on the circuit is a model for the future. F: the test was under ideal conditions, not those usually found on the road.