The new Renault Trucks T High Turbo Compound, supplied by Jamie Sutherland at Renault Truck Commercials, is operating with the company’s core business hauling continental ferry trailers across the UK, and is already exceeding expectations. “This is the first Turbo Compound on our fleet, and we’re seeing an average of 11mpg from it, which is a game changer for our business,” said Tony Myers, Myers Transport’s Managing Director. “We operate 10 other Renault Trucks T520 Highs, which have always been economical to run, but the Turbo Compound takes it to another level.”
Fuel efficiency is a top priority for Myers Transport, driven not only by operational costs but also by customer expectations. “Our customers are very interested in us running as fuel-efficient vehicles as possible, and the Turbo Compound hits the mark perfectly. Until we’re confident enough to go electric, in our opinion, this is the next best step,” added Tony Myers.
Equipped with Renault Trucks’ latest DE13 TC engine for optimum performance, the engine’s Turbo Compound technology optimises fuel efficiency and performance, providing increased torque, resulting in improved engine responsiveness. For greater fuel savings, Renault Trucks’ Smart Torque Control solution maximises the time spent in the zone with the best engine efficiency to deliver the required torque when needed.
Additionally, the Optivision Map Based gear shift strategy for FUEL ECO anticipates topography and ECO Cruise control with Optiroll, works to further control fuel consumption.
Driver acceptability is already high and will resonate with customers too, according to Tony Myers: “Our drivers love the truck, it’s one of the best on the market and I’m very confident our customers will be very impressed with the standard of the vehicle and its reliability too.”
As part of a growing fleet of 58 tractor units, the new Renault Trucks T High Turbo Compound is set to become an integral part of Myers Transport’s UK operations. “The T High suits us for several reasons, not least driver acceptability, reliability, and being frugal on fuel. We’re very happy with the service we receive from Renault Truck Commercials, and we look forward to seeing further results as our fleet continues to evolve,” concluded Tony.