Molex Completes the GreenDriverâ„¢ Certification Program
14 Juli 2009 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX and MOLXA) announced today that
200 of its US-based fleet drivers have completed GreenDriver�s
online training and certification program. Molex is the first
corporation to complete the GreenDriver program, which provides a
viable solution for commercial and government fleets to reduce
their CO2 and fuel spend. According to the EPA, driver behavior is
responsible for as much as 33% of each driver�s individual fuel
economy. GreenDriver teaches drivers how vehicle maintenance, trip
preplanning and small behavioral changes can directly impact their
carbon emissions and fuel consumption.
�GreenDriver directly supports Molex�s ECOCARE initiative, which
is a company-wide commitment to minimize the environmental,
occupational health and safety impacts of our business activities,
products and services,� says Joel Eurich, manager, Global EH&S,
Molex Incorporated. �Not only is the GreenDriver program a smart
environmental decision, but it also will result in cost savings for
the company as we reduce our fuel usage.�
GreenDriver, which is based on industry best practices and
fact-based studies, provides practical, simple ways for drivers to
operate their vehicles more efficiently. The online course takes
approximately 90 minutes to complete and includes information on
the impact of excess weight, proper ways to accelerate/decelerate,
how and when to use cruise control, the importance of proper
vehicle spacing, and other important measures.
�We applaud Molex�s focus on the environment and their
commitment to making a positive impact,� says Dave Dufresne, VP of
Product Management, GreenDriver. �Molex�s new GreenDriver Certified
drivers will begin to positively contribute to the environment
through reduced CO2 emissions and to the company�s bottom line
through reduced fuel costs.�
Based on data from Donlen Corporation, Molex�s fleet management
provider, Molex�s sales and marketing teams drive approximately
3,700,000 miles, consuming approximately 260,000 gallons of fuel a
year. By completing the GreenDriver program, Molex expects to
reduce the fuel use by at least 10%, which equates to approximately
26,000 gallons of fuel and 230 metric tons of CO2 emissions
annually.
For more information about Molex please visit
http://www.molex.com and for more information on GreenDriver please
visit http://www.greendriver.com.
About Molex Incorporated
Molex Incorporated is a 70-year-old global manufacturer of
electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnection systems.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, USA, the company operates 45
manufacturing locations in 17 countries. The Molex website is
www.molex.com.
About GreenDriver
GreenDriver is the only full-service e-learning and
certification program focused solely on driver behavior, providing
a means for commercial and government fleets to reduce their CO2
and fuel spend. Because there is a direct and substantial
correlation between the amount of carbon dioxide released and
driver behavior, GreenDriver can help commercial and government
fleets accomplish real and significant economic and environmental
results. For more information or to request a test drive, visit
www.greendriver.com.
Molex is a registered trademark of Molex Incorporated.
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