Eco Driving

30. September 2009

Ecodriving is easy to learn and it has been shown that written information itself has a substantial impact on driving behaviour, on safety and on fuel consumption without increasing travel time.

There are five basic rules to follow:

  • Shift up as soon as possible: shift up between 2.000 and 2.500 revolutions.
  • Maintain a steady speed: use the highest gear possible and drive with low engine RPM.
  • Anticipate traffic flow: look ahead as far as possible and anticipate to surrounding traffic
  • Decelerate smoothly: when you have to slow down or to stop, decelerate smoothly by releasing the accelerator in time, leaving the car in gear.
  • Check the tyre pressure frequently: 25% too low tyre pressure increases rolling resistance by 10% and your fuel consumption by 2%.

 

For more information and additional tips on ecodriving please visit the ECODRIVEN European Project website: http://www.ecodrive.org/

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