1. Introduction to ECOSTARS
Promoting best practice in energy efficient
fleet transport across Europe
05/05/2019
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Funding: STEER – INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE (IEE)
Grant Agreement IEE/10/290/SI
Full title: ECOSTARS Europe
Acronym: ECOSTARS
Project start date: June 2011 End date: May 2014

2. Free local membership schemes:
The Concept (1)
Free local membership schemes:
Managed by cities or regions
Targeted at operators of vehicle fleets (trucks, vans and buses)
Recognition of best practice in clean and energy efficient operations
Guidance and advice provided to members on how further environmental improvements can be achieved

3. The Concept (2)
Member vehicles and their operating practices are rated applying star rating criteria, to recognise levels of environmental and energy-saving performance.  

4. Assessment Categories
Performance Monitoring & Management
Use of IT support systems
Vehicle specification / Preventative Maintenance
Driver skills development
Fuel Management
Fleet composition

5. The Story
The first local “ECO Stars” scheme was established in South Yorkshire, UK in 2009
The scheme was developed as part of a larger programme of measures to improve local air quality

6. European Project
The ECOSTARS Europe project will establish a number of fleet recognition schemes in European cities and regions between June 2011 and May 2014
Results will be evaluated and promoted to encourage other cities and regions to adopt the ECOSTARS concept

7. Partners Transport & Travel Research (TTR), UK
Energikontor Sydost, Sweden
WSP, Sweden
CTL Cantabria, Spain
ISIS, Italy
CDV, Czech Republic
Polis, Belgium
City of Edinburgh Council, UK
Municipality of Rotterdam, NL
Barnsley MBC, UK
InfoMobility, Italy

8. Seven local schemes will be launched in 2012:
Plus development funding for the South Yorkshire scheme
Parma, Italy
South East Sweden
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Basque region, Spain
Edinburgh, UK
Cantabria, Spain
Ostrava, Czech Republic

9. Membership Target Audience
Freight operators
Passenger transport operators
Public sector fleet operators
Local and regional governments

10. Expected Results
Increased adoption of fuel efficient operating practices and cleaner vehicles
Improved engagement between local government and fleet operators
Energy and carbon savings
Increased local economic efficiency
Improved local air quality

11. Thank you for listening!
For more details on the project contact:
Mark Fell
ECOSTARS Project Coordinator
c/o Transport & Travel Research