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ECO-PLUS: A LONG DISTANCE STORY
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Right now Eco-Plus Long-Distance sales represent around 10% of Conti's UK sales, although it expects that figure to grow as operators look for new ways to cut their fuel bills. "It's small at the moment," says Sanders, "but if we can convince operators of the benefits, we see a market potential of as much of 25% [of all Conti's CV tyre sales] take up on truck tyres sales and even higher for coach operators." Some CM readers will respond to our test by saying: Our trucks don't spend all their time rolling down hill!' So to see how Eco-Plus performs in the real-world of haulage we'll be tracking the experiences of two major UK fleets Laser International of Hythe in Kent and PF Whitehead based in Croydon who will trial Conti's latest low rolling resistance truck and trailer tyres, and we'll be reporting back on fuel savings and wear rates over the next 12 months.