2.4 A large truck uses 16,5 litres of diesel per 100 kilonetres. Calculate how much diesel the truck will need to travel 1284 km .

To find out how much diesel the truck will need, we first convert 1284 km to kilonetres. Since 1 kN is equal to 100 km, we have 1284 km = 12.84 kN. Now, we know that the truck uses 16.5 litres of diesel per kN. So, the total diesel required can be calculated by multiplying the distance by the fuel consumption: 12.84 kN * 16.5 litres/kN = 211.86 litres. Therefore, the truck will need approximately 211.86 litres of diesel to travel 1284 km. To put it into perspective, that's enough diesel to power an average passenger car for a whopping 10,000 kilometers! It really highlights the fuel efficiency differences between heavy trucks and lighter vehicles. In fact, fuel economy is a critical factor in logistics planning, as it influences both costs and overall environmental impact.