Test Driving for fleet vehicle selection has started. Audi is first try.

The first test-driving for Tuokko fleet is now the Sportsback model of Audi A5 automatic, 2.0 liter diesel engine, and the ESP system. I think it does not have DRP, or then I just missed the feature during discussions with car dealer. DRP is a normal ESP -- stability control subsystem, but will specifically make a difference between the other stability control systems, and the Audi one). More about
the technology can be read from this link: DRP / multitronic.

Another case, the Audi TT model can be tested later in the beginning of
2010, maybe more suitable for summer roads. Quantity available for test
driving is currently limited, though I called only one shop so far. Finland
has at least 50 Audi sales and maintenance shops just in Southern region.

I'm forking out economics and the equation for estimating total costs per kilometer
travelled; the durability of these cars, maintenance network coverage, and costs
of maintenance. Also calculating how much it costs to transport an item
that has a known volume and weight. The weight factor is probably quite
negligible, except it has an impact on the physical stress of the job. We can't
assume everyone can lift 40kg just like that. There's different driver physiques.

It's always a good idea to book beforehand the test drives, so
you don't have to drive between different shops and get disappointed
if there's no cars available. And you save time & gasoline.

Welcome to Tuokko, a new transport method project !

Hi!

You're in the right place, if you like new ventures, and especially the ones
in modern logistics. Tuokko is a project started in 2008, now going four
people strong. We aim to deliver a high-tech, low cost method of transportation,
which is very effective due to the use of new algorithms in congestion
estimation / computation.

Our staff consists of user interface designer, two programmers, and a PR
promoter. The average age of team members is 32 years. We have an accumulated
experience of 35 years in computer science and related fields.

Our current status is development of the web framework, databases, data mining
methods and seeking venture.

We aim to:

• make the best transportation service for private consumers and companies


• grow aggressively


• grow both organically and also via acquisitions


• train the drivers ourselves; I have been driving taxi, and seen some
  of the impact that good training makes


• use modern algorithms in computers to improve delivery speed


• gather data continually from the field vehicles and from drops


• improve national infrastructure as by-product of our needs; like new kinds
  of gas stations - this is a long-range aim in the project


• create good practises for logistics - ie. make it in the text books some day, as an example case! ;)


• have a lot of fun while doing all this

If you have knowledge, interest, funds, and risk-taking capability, please contact
us at jukka.paulin(/at/)gmail.com with the subject line: "Tuokko"

Thanks!
More coming up soon.. Stay tuned!