CheckedSafe appointed to government's green fleets project

Transport minister John Hayes has announced that Burnley-based CheckedSafe has earned funding through the government’s Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial.

The winning project, which will be developed by Cloud Amber and Checkedsafe, is centered around ground-breaking smartphone application known as the Greenwave.

Cloud Amber’s head of transport Richard Thurbin, said: “The development of Greenwave demonstrates that we are committed to supporting the government’s agenda to meeting the UK’s CO2 reduction and zero emission targets. There is no known solution of this type in existence – which uses data feeds from existing infrastructure to provide drivers with live updates enabling them to change their driving style. We are excited to see what the future will hold for this type of innovative, transport management solution.”

The solution will be deployed as a trial on 12 Masternaut-equipped vehicles in Amey’s Birmingham Highways utility contract over a six-month period to monitor the impact on MPG and vehicle emissions. The aim being to deliver a 10 per cent reduction in monthly fuel costs and CO2 emissions. Transport Minister John Hayes said: “This is yet another important significant step towards this government’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions from transport to help tackle climate change. We are already making headway through our investment in low emission vehicles, greener public transport and walking and cycling, as well as grants for innovative advanced biofuels projects.”