P Ravi, S V Engineering Constructions Bags India Fuelwatch 2015 Award
P Ravi, driver from S V Engineering Constructions was adjudged as the winner of India Fuelwatch 2015 conducted from 7th to 9th June by Volvo Trucks. 15 drivers out of the 25 nominations from 39 Volvo's key customers after rigorous evaluations and 13 regional competitions across the country got a chance to participate in the India final of the competition. The competition conducted over duration of 3 months was the ultimate test for Volvo drivers to achieve highest fuel-efficiency in the real life driving conditions for the off-road applications.

The purpose of Volvo Truck?s India Fuelwatch is to promote both the financial and environmental advantages of fuel-efficient driving. Fuelwatch competitions aim to acknowledge and reward drivers, who are central to minimising fuel consumption. Kameshwar Rao of Mahalaxmi Infracontracts was the first runner-up and D Ganapathi of Sushee Infra the second runner-up.

?Fuel efficiency and vehicle productivity are the most critical aspects of fleet operation and profitability. At Volvo, special emphasis is given to superior driving skills because it plays an important role in achieving better fuel efficiency and profitability for our mining customers where fuel accounts for over 50 per cent operating costs,? said AS Rama Rao, Senior Vice President, Volvo Trucks.

The winner now moves on to compete in the Volvo's Asia Fuel Watch Competition held at Bangkok, Thailand.