Eco-driving scoping study

The AA Research Foundation and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) commissioned Transport Engineering Research New Zealand (TERNZ) to undertake a scoping study to explore the potential of eco-driver training as a means to improve fuel efficiency in New Zealand.

During this research information on eco-driving was collected through a literature review, collation of New Zealand driver and vehicle demographic data, and a survey of AA members to determine their views on eco-driving (presented in a separate report). Based on the information collected, the following report discusses:

• The benefits of eco-driving.
• Existing light vehicle eco-driving schemes (New Zealand and internationally).
• The effectiveness of eco-driving schemes.
• Implementing eco-driving in New Zealand.
• A proposed future research plan

The AA Research Foundation also carried out a related survey on member attitudes to efficient driving.  That report can be found here.