Diesel engine road vehicles or DERV generally form the bulk of any construction company’s fleet, and DERV can be supplied in bulk. Confusingly you will often find that the diesel used for diesel engine road vehicles also gets referred to as DERV or as white diesel.
With the prevalence of diesel-fueled vehicles in the construction industry, it stands to reason that this is where you need to start if you want to improve fuel efficiency in construction. But why is fuel efficiency so important?
Expenses
The first reason to focus on fuel efficiency is obvious; to mitigate your company’s expenses. One of the key concerns with fuel efficiency is how quickly expenses scale and cut into your bottom line.
A small error in cost-of-fuel projections can lead to enormous financial losses. On the other hand, a well-calculated projection and efficient strategies can save your company much money.
Diesel procurement
Diesel gets purchased in bulk as DERV or white diesel. So naturally, the more you buy, the less you pay per gallon. However, as is true of any commodity, tying up too much capital in reserves restricts your company’s operating potential.
By running a fuel-efficient operation, you can make realistic projections of fuel usage for any project. You can then use that info to buy the amount of diesel you need while slimming down the margin for error. That alone will allow you to manage company resources more effectively.
Eco-Friendly
One of the most important aspects of pushing for greater fuel efficiency is a drive towards more eco-friendly operations. Whether it is a cause that your company champions or not, the future of combustion engine-powered machinery is clearly on the decline.
It is a trend that started with concerns over global warming issues that have grown to a matter of serious legislation in most countries. By cutting down on diesel, your company becomes less fossil-fuel dependent, which will make the eventual complete transition easier.
Kickbacks And Taxes
As climate change concerns lead to more eco-friendly legislation, governments have begun instituting several programs that offer companies kickbacks for making strides towards sustainable operations. In some cases, these kickbacks scale, and construction is an industry primed to benefit from such scaling. As a result, the construction industry is getting greener.
Furthermore, the most feasible approaches to cleaner energy are tax-deductible, either partially or fully, depending on your country.
Continued Modernisation
One of the most overlooked reasons to strive for a more fuel-efficient DERV fleet is technological relevance and modernization. Simply put, no company is doing research and development on improving the features of gas guzzlers.
The time has already come where those looking for top-of-the-line, high-tech machinery have to look to eco-friendly solutions while the diesel-chugging behemoth machinery of yore stagnates and falls behind the technological curve.
Regardless of one’s views on the massive eco-conscious movement favoring sustainability, fuel efficiency should be a major priority for your company.
At the most basic level, it’s a huge cost saver. However, in terms of the long game, there is no future in technology that does not promote fuel efficiency and higher sustainability in the construction industry. Even when looking to buy machinery for your construction business, fuel efficiency is an important factor.
