You might not think that a Formula 1 team would be concerned about fuel economy, but the drivers who haul all the McLaren equipment required for races are being trained to take the most environmentally-friendly approach on the road.
The company's 26 drivers are involved in a driver challenge and McLaren uses Mercedes-Benz FleetBoard technology to monitor the driving of its fleet of Actros trucks
. The internet-based telematics system measures fuel economy, braking distances, severity of braking, gear changes and rev limits.
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