Wigan Council has reduced engine idling by 29% across its 320-strong mixed vehicle fleet after deploying Michelin Connected Fleet.

The council has reduced fuel costs and environmental impact across its mixed fleet after  partnering with Michelin Connected Fleet

Analysis of data from the onboard telematics system over a 12-month period shows it’s also reduced fuel costs and environmental impact while also improving driver safety.

The technology is being used on council vehicles including HGVs, LCVs and cars, and is improving driver behaviour by lowering the number of harsh driving events. Plus, Michelin Connected Fleet has been able to use the wealth of data it collects to produce custom reports offering advice for maximising vehicle utilisation.

Paul Barton, director for environment at Wigan Council, explained: “Our work with Michelin Connected Fleet has helped us to save energy and money by enabling positive behaviour change and also allowed us to target driver training needs.

“The data has enabled us to show how much we can save by reducing engine idling, and it really has changed mindsets and had an impact.”

The reduction in engine idling has also had wider benefits across the fleet.

Barton added: “The savings we are making as a direct result are particularly noticeable across our HGVs and LCVs. Being a local authority, it’s also important we do everything we can to reduce environmental impact and minimise unnecessary spend and, more importantly, emissions.”

Following the initial wave of benefits, Wigan Council is benchmarking the figures recorded by Michelin Connected Fleet’s smart data and personalised performance analysis under efforts to make further improvements.

Gilson Santiago, CEO of Michelin Connected Fleet, said: “We’re delighted to see Wigan Council using our fleet management tools and bespoke reporting to deliver such a range of benefits. As a business, we are committed to helping customers run safer and more sustainable fleets, and this project highlights the major efficiency gains which can be achieved.”