Speed limiter to become standard on all vans?

According to a press release on the FTA's website, the Freight Transport Association's Van Excellence Governance Group have advised van manufacturers to supply all vehicles with a speed limiter as a no-cost option, set at 70 miles per hour. The group point out benefits of restricting the speed would include lowering fuel consumption and reduced maintenance costs, as well as the  possible bonus of reducing stress levels for drivers. Gary Whittam, Chairman says: "Simply put, a van travelling at 80mph will be using significantly more fuel than one at 70. You don’t need a calculator to work out that at over £7 per gallon, that's just burning money."  To read more Van Excellence advice, you can view the press release here.