https://daycabtruck.ca/tags/operating-costs/Recent content in Operating Costs onHugoenDayCabTruckSat, 01 Aug 2026 16:12:41 -0400https://daycabtruck.ca/post/fuel-savings/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://daycabtruck.ca/post/fuel-savings/<h2 id="fuel-savings">Fuel Savings</h2> <p>This table shows your <strong>savings per kilometre (or per mile)</strong> with a proposed consumption profile compared to your existing one, across a range of fuel consumption rates and diesel prices. Adjust the inputs to match your scenario.</p> <div id="fuel-matrix" style="background:#f8f9fa;border:3px solid #000;border-left:6px solid #dc3545;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem 2rem;margin:2rem 0"> <h3 style="margin-top:0">Configuration</h3> <div style="display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem"> <label style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.25rem;font-weight:600"> <span id="fm-volvo-label">Proposed consumption (L/100 km)</span> <input id="fm-volvo" type="number" step="0.2" value="29.4" style="padding:.5rem;border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:4px;font-size:1rem"> </label> <fieldset style="border:none;padding:0;margin:0"> <legend style="font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:.25rem">Units</legend> <label style="margin-right:1rem;cursor:pointer"> <input type="radio" name="fm-unit" value="km" checked> Metric (L/100 km, $/L) </label> <label style="cursor:pointer"> <input type="radio" name="fm-unit" value="mi"> Imperial (MPG, $/gal) </label> </fieldset> </div> <details style="margin-bottom:1.5rem"> <summary style="font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#dc3545">Customize axis ranges</summary> <div style="display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:1rem;margin-top:1rem"> <label style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.25rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem"> <span id="fm-comp-min-label">Existing min (L/100 km)</span> <input id="fm-comp-min" type="number" step="0.5" value="22" style="padding:.4rem;border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:4px;font-size:.9rem"> </label> <label style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.25rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem"> <span id="fm-comp-max-label">Existing max (L/100 km)</span> <input id="fm-comp-max" type="number" step="0.5" value="40" style="padding:.4rem;border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:4px;font-size:.9rem"> </label> <label style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.25rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem"> <span id="fm-comp-step-label">Existing step (L/100 km)</span> <input id="fm-comp-step" type="number" step="0.5" value="2" style="padding:.4rem;border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:4px;font-size:.9rem"> </label> <label style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.25rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem"> <span id="fm-price-min-label">Price min ($/L)</span> <input id="fm-price-min" type="number" step="0.10" value="1.60" style="padding:.4rem;border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:4px;font-size:.9rem"> </label> <label style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.25rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem"> <span id="fm-price-max-label">Price max ($/L)</span> <input id="fm-price-max" type="number" step="0.10" value="2.80" style="padding:.4rem;border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:4px;font-size:.9rem"> </label> <label style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.25rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem"> <span id="fm-price-step-label">Price step ($/L)</span> <input id="fm-price-step" type="number" step="0.05" value="0.20" style="padding:.4rem;border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:4px;font-size:.9rem"> </label> </div> </details> <h3>Savings Per Kilometre / Mile</h3> <div id="fm-table-wrap"></div> </div> <script src="https://daycabtruck.ca/js/fuel-matrix.js?v=2"></script> <hr> <h2 id="how-to-read-the-table">How to Read the Table</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Rows</strong> represent different existing consumption profiles</li> <li><strong>Columns</strong> represent different diesel prices</li> <li><strong>Each cell</strong> shows how much you save per kilometre (or mile) by switching to the proposed consumption profile</li> <li><strong>Green cells</strong> indicate savings; the deeper the green, the larger the savings</li> <li><strong>Red cells</strong> would appear if the proposed profile consumed more</li> </ul> <div id="fm-example"></div> <hr> <p>Ready to talk numbers on a specific truck? <a href="https://daycabtruck.ca/contact/">Contact Hugues</a> — we&rsquo;ll walk through the full cost of ownership together.</p>