01 / Understand
Start with your operation
Which trucks cover short routes? How often do they pull away? What loads, gradients and auxiliary equipment shape the day? We discuss the requirements and available consumption data.
ECOTRUCKS / Solutions
The engine should suit the job.
Not just the specification sheet.
A refuse collection vehicle works differently from a container truck. Even two identical models may perform very different jobs. Our engine management optimisation therefore starts with the duty cycle: how does the truck operate, when is torque needed, and where could it work more economically?
02 / Plan
Choose representative pilot trucks
Together we select vehicles that reflect your operation. Before starting, we clarify scope, technical suitability, prerequisites, necessary approvals and commercial terms.
03 / Calibrate
Work at your premises
Engine management optimisation follows the agreed duty profile. Location, timing and the work sequence are coordinated with your operation. Required downtime is discussed in advance.
04 / Compare
Use real duties as the benchmark
Pilot vehicles operate under conditions that are as comparable as possible. Alongside consumption, we consider driveability, power delivery and driver feedback. Different loads and routes are taken into account.
05 / Decide
Let the findings guide the next step
We discuss the observations and economic assessment. You then decide whether and for which further vehicles optimisation makes sense. One truck’s results are not assumed to apply to every other vehicle group.
ECOTRUCKS
Calibrated for the work.
Built around the duty cycle.
Vehicle, route, load and working routine belong together. They provide the starting point for an individual calibration.
Short trips and stop‑and‑go
Many short driving sections, repeated braking and pulling away: we consider the recurring situations on your routes rather than treating steady long-distance driving as the benchmark. This describes the truck’s working rhythm, not a blanket change to an automatic start-stop system.
Torque where the job needs it
Pulling away, carrying a load and handling changing routes place different demands on torque delivery. We consider the operating ranges relevant to your work. Suitable and technically feasible changes are assessed for the particular vehicle.
Power with a purpose
Peak output alone does not define a useful working calibration. Our objective is power delivery suited to the task. Driveability, required work output and consumption are considered together.
ECOTRUCKS / PILOT
We come to you.
You test in daily operation.
Your own operation is the practical starting point for a first assessment. Together we select suitable pilot trucks and agree the on-site visit and scope of optimisation. The vehicles then carry out their real duties, creating a basis for decisions drawn from your working day.
- Select pilot trucks that represent typical duties
- Record baseline consumption and operating conditions
- Review consumption, driving behaviour and driver feedback together
Vehicle count, test duration, price, travel and technical prerequisites are agreed in advance. A pilot is not automatically free of charge.
One pilot. Four perspectives.
To make the pilot more than a subjective impression, we agree the comparison points before starting. Available data and how it can be recorded are clarified together.
Consumption
Fuel volume, mileage and operating hours in a unit suited to the duty.
Driving and working operations need an appropriate, consistent basis of comparison.
Work performed
Route, load, stops and comparable tasks.
A consumption change can only be meaningfully assessed alongside the work performed.
Driver feedback
Pulling away, response and power delivery during the working day.
Drivers experience the calibration in situations that a single consumption figure does not describe.
Economics
Observed consumption change, diesel price and the agreed implementation cost.
The decision about further trucks needs a concrete economic basis.
Which truck is a good starting point?
A technically suitable truck with recurring tasks and traceable consumption records is a useful starting point. Unresolved faults or constantly changing duties make comparison harder. Different vehicle groups may benefit from separate pilots for each duty profile. We make the selection together.
Questions about your first pilot.
What does ECOTRUCKS optimise?
We optimise engine management around the truck’s actual duties, particularly short trips, frequent pull-aways and power and torque requirements. The specific technical work is defined for the individual vehicle.
Do we need to bring the trucks to you?
We come to our customers. Location, timing, prerequisites and the scope of the on-site work are agreed beforehand.
Can we start with individual trucks?
Yes. Together we select suitable pilot vehicles. Their number, test period, cost and comparison conditions are discussed before starting. You decide about further trucks after reviewing the findings.
How do we assess the outcome?
Baseline consumption, routes, loads and working conditions form the comparison. Driver feedback and driveability are included. A lower consumption figure with substantially different work is not a fair comparison on its own.
What does it cost and how long is the truck unavailable?
This depends on the vehicle and agreed scope. Costs and the planned sequence are provided before you place an order. We do not promise a universal duration or a free trial.
Are approval and manufacturer warranties unaffected?
That cannot be promised generally. Technical suitability, necessary approvals and possible effects on registration, insurance or manufacturer warranties must be clarified for the particular vehicle before implementation.
Ecotrucks
We come to you.
You test in daily operation.
Your own operation is the practical starting point for a first assessment. Together we select suitable pilot trucks and agree the on-site visit and scope of optimisation. The vehicles then carry out their real duties, creating a basis for decisions drawn from your working day.
ECOTRUCKS / PILOT
A useful pilot starts with a clear plan.
Four pages to prepare: process, vehicle details, measurement log and joint review. Fill in digitally or print, with space for your own measurements.
DIESEL B7 / HVO / HVO100
Diesel and HVO, clearly explained.
Fuel is part of the duty profile. The exact product, approval for the specific truck and consumption data from your operation all matter.
Diesel B7: what does it mean?
Diesel meeting EN 590 is conventional diesel fuel. The B7 label indicates up to 7% FAME biodiesel by volume. It does not describe the total renewable content: paraffinic components may also be included in fuel that meets the standard.
HVO and HVO100: what is the difference?
HVO stands for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil: oils and fats treated with hydrogen. Depending on the product, feedstocks may include waste and residues. HVO is a paraffinic fuel, chemically different from FAME biodiesel. HVO100 denotes an unblended HVO product; for blends, the actual product composition matters.
EN 15940 and XTL: what should you check?
EN 15940 covers paraffinic diesel fuels, identified by XTL at the pump. XTL alone does not prove a renewable origin. Check the product data sheet, manufacturer approval for the vehicle and engine, and your fleet requirements. A suitable fuel standard does not replace vehicle approval.
CO₂: separate exhaust from lifecycle
Burning HVO also produces CO₂. A potential climate benefit over fossil diesel is assessed across the lifecycle and depends on feedstocks, production and the supply chain. We therefore do not state a generic HVO saving. Reliable claims require product-specific evidence and matching assessment boundaries.
How a municipality can use the calculator
Select diesel or HVO100 and enter your actual purchase price per litre and measured consumption. For mixed fleets, calculate each fuel group separately. The calculator models reduced consumption of the selected fuel, not a switch from diesel to HVO.
How to make a pilot comparable
Compare similar routes, loads and tasks using the same fuel grade. Record litres, kilometres, operating hours and work performed. A simultaneous fuel change and engine calibration must be assessed separately so results can be attributed.
Suitability and any potential optimisation are assessed beforehand. Compatibility or reduced consumption is not guaranteed for any particular vehicle.