ECO Stars will be officially launched in Mid Devon this spring.
Geographically, Mid Devon is an attractive base for a number of local, regional and national fleet operators. The ECO Stars (Efficient and Cleaner Operations) Fleet Recognition Scheme, will help Mid Devon’s HGV, LGV, bus and coach fleet operators gain recognition for their commitment to improving efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and reducing emissions – all helping to improve local air quality.
Mid Devon contains two air quality management areas (AQMAs) – Cullompton on the M5 and Crediton on the A377. Investigations have clearly demonstrated that road transport is the dominant local source of air pollution in these areas, with commercial vehicles having a disproportional impact.
As part of the actions being taken to improve air quality in Mid Devon, implementing ECO Stars is an important action contained in the Air Quality Action Plans (AQAPs) for each AQMA.
The ECO Stars Scheme will enable Mid Devon to establish a platform to engage with the road freight and road passenger transport sectors which have a key role to play in improving vehicle emissions and local air quality.
If you operate a fleet of vehicles based in Mid Devon, or that operates on the M5 and A377 in the area, and would like to join ECO Stars please call the ECO Stars Team on 01543 416 416 or email [email protected].