De betekenis van het energiegebruik in het aankoop- en rijgedrag van bedrijfswagens. In opdracht van de Nederlandse Maatschappij voor Energie en Milieu NOVEM in het kader van het programma Rationeel Energiebedrijf in Verkeer en Vervoer REV.

This report provides an overview of existing knowledge about both the purchasing patterns in the commercial vehicle market and the driving behaviour of commercial vehicle drivers. Particular attention is given to the extent to which energy use plays a role. The purpose of the research is to assess policy measures aimed at reducing energy use by commercial vehicles. It is not possible to define purchasing patterns and driver behaviour for the commercial vehicle market as a whole. Rather, several market segments are identified, each of which has its own purchasing patterns and driving behaviour. It appears that only purchasing patterns in the 'vans' category can be influenced, mainly amongst companies possessing small numbers of vans. There appears to be much more scope for influencing driving behaviour than purchasing patterns. In-company information campaigns which provide drivers with feedback can be particularly effective. In order to establish lasting changes in behaviour, it is important that these campaigns run for long periods. Another approach is to cover economical driving in driving lessons. In this way, correct behaviour is taught at the start of a person's driving career, and is therefore more likely to remain unchanged for a period of years.