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The advantages of eco-driving in the present day
scenario
With air pollution becoming a big concern
globally, the concept of eco-driving is becoming
quite significant for drivers at all levels.
Statistics indicate that 5 million people across
the EU use road transport, and it generates
close to 2 of the total GDP. While roadways are
the lifeblood of the European economy through
the countries, carbon emissions and energy
efficiency remain a major concern. The exhaust
from fuel-driven vehicles is a major contributor
to the problem of carbon emission as for every
litre of petrol combustion, 2.2 kilograms of
Carbon Dioxide is produced. With the European
target of 80 CO2 emission reduction by
2050, eco-driving will play an important role
throughout Europe. In addition to being
beneficial for the environment, eco-driving can
be very significant to service companies with
field technicians and the economics of
optimizing routes.
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What can be achieved by the driving style known
as eco-driving?

• Adopting the practices of eco-driving offers
  numerous benefits to a driver. Some of the major
  points are highlighted below.
• Fuel Consumption and Climate Protection
• Eco-driving training leads to consumption
  reduction up to 20 directly after training and
  about 5 in the long run.
• The European Climate Change Programme
  calculated a reduction potential of Eco-driving
  of at least 50 million tons of
• CO2 emissions in Europe by 2010, saving a
  good amount of money. With concerns about the
  environment a top priority
• in most countries, the practice of
  eco-driving can enhance the image of any brand in
  the marketing arena.

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Local Environment and Health Eco-driving reduces
noise pollution as well as local air
pollution. The engine noise of one car driving
with 4000 rpm (revolutions per minute) equals
the engine noise of 32 cars at 2000 pm. Thus,
Eco-driving reduces one of the main problems of
traffic in urban areas. Eco-driving also
emphasizes keeping a more significant amount of
distance from the car ahead. This results in
safer driving practices and more minor accidents.
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Optimize vehicle maintenance schedules Well-maint
ained vehicles consume less and are less likely
to break down. They also improve driver safety.
Switching to smoother driving through eco-driving
reduces strain on vehicles. It also helps keep
vehicles in good condition. Beyond maintenance,
eco-driving makes the driver responsible for road
risk. As mentioned, road accidents are the
leading cause of workplace fatalities. Smoother
and more proactive driving helps to reduce the
number of traffic accidents. Although theres no
official number, theres often talk of a 10 to
15 drop in accidents. That means service
companies can play a key role in mitigating road
risks and benefit from fewer claims against their
fleet.
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Passenger Comfort Eco-driving involves a smooth
use of the accelerator, steering, transmission,
and brakes, which results in better comfort for
the passengers. It also reduces the overall
driving fatigue and stresses that a driver
experiences. On the whole, the practice of
eco-driving results in happier and more
responsible drivers.
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Improved Performance of Engine over time The
eco-driving practices are ideally suited for
modern engines and help them perform efficiently
for a more extended period. In addition, it is
also suitable for the tyres and the brake
assembly of the car. This, in return, will help
in the reduction of the maintenance cost per
vehicle. Less Car Carbon Emission Eco-driving
presents an energy-efficient style of driving
that reduces the overall carbon emission from the
car. There is also the added benefit of the
vehicle producing less amount of noise.
Eco-driving propagates the use of lower engine
rpms and less acceleration, which helps to reduce
the overall noise levels by a lot.
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The Steps Involved In The Practice Of
Eco-driving
Step 1 The first rule advises drivers to keep
the right amount of distance from the nearest
vehicle and keep a close eye on the traffic flow
to minimise the use of brakes. It calls for the
drivers to anticipate the road conditions and the
action of other drivers as much as
possible. Maintaining a minimum distance between
the cars to 3 seconds will allow a driver to
conserve momentum in the best possible manner
and provide sufficient reaction time. A simple
way to follow this is by stepping off the
accelerator while the traffic is slowing down.
Driving smoothly without any sharp acceleration
and heavy braking is the key. Using the cars
momentum by letting the car roll is another
effective way followed in eco-driving practices.
This will vary from one car model to the other
and will depend on the manufacturers
suggestions. We provide detailed driving lessons
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Step 2 This step advises the drivers to drive
smoothly at a low rpm with the highest gear
possible. Driving at high speeds along with high
rpms increases the fuel consumption of the
vehicle drastically, and hence the use of cruise
control is recommended whenever possible. The
data gathered by the Automobile Association (AA)
in the UK indicates that a car moving at a speed
of 136 km/h uses almost 25 percent more fuel
than another moving at 112 km/h. It is always
prudent to use a sensible gear ratio that
enhances fuel economy.
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Step 3 The third step recommends shifting to a
higher gear by approximately the 2,000 rpm mark.
Depending on the traffic situations and the
vehicle conditions, early shifting is highly
recommended. While driving on flat roads,
shifting to 5th gear at 50 km/h and 6th gear at
any speed above 60 km/h is advised. Full
throttle acceleration is never recommended, and
while driving uphill, a suitable gear should be
selected to minimize the pressing of the
acceleration to its fullest extent. Skipping
gears can be beneficial for saving fuel while
accelerating rapidly.
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Step 4 Make sure that all the tyres of the
vehicle have the optimum pressure as advised by
the vehicle manual. A deflated tyre will increase
the frictional resistance while driving and
thereby increase the overall fuel consumption.
Check the tyres before any long drive, as low
tyre pressure is a safety risk. Step 5 You
should avoid any dead weight in your car and
remove any object that increases the overall drag
coefficient. You can remove the roof racks when
they are not used and use air conditioning
sparingly to improve the fuel economy.
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Other Useful Tips in EcoDriving Practice

• A short trip on your car does not allow the
  engine to reach its optimum operating temperature
  and thereby impacts the
• fuel consumption and the overall engine
  durability.
• Cold engines also require more fuel per km than
  warmed-up engines.
• Do not waste your time idling an engine as it
  wastes fuel. Driving off immediately after
  starting the car will help the
• engine to warm up more quickly while in
  action.
• For most modern engines, it is best to turn them
  off when the stopping period is more than 20
  seconds. This time limit
• indicates the break-even period when the
  fuel saved by turning off is more than the fuel
  needed to re-start the engine.

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• Close the windows while driving at higher speeds
  to reduce the drag resistance of the car.
• Plan your car trips so that you can avoid traffic
  congestions and choose the most effective route.
• Make sure that you service your car as per the
  manufacturers recommendation to remain energy
  efficient. Proper
• alignment and balance of the car components,
  along with the use of the right oils that are
  low-friction in nature, will
• enhance the overall efficiency of the
  vehicle.
• Statistics reveal that 25 percent of all car
  trips are less than 2 kilometers in length, and
  around 50 percent are less than five
• kilometers. You should use alternate means
  of transport like walking, cycling, public
  transport or car-pooling whenever
• possible. Using such standards will not only
  help the environment, but a physical activity
  like cycling will help you to stay fit.

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Conclusion
After going through this article about what can
be achieved by the driving style known as
eco-driving, you might feel that the practice
will slow you down when you are in a rush. This
idea is not accurate, as studies have shown that
eco-driving takes the same time and even less
than traditional driving. The small changes in
eco-driving can significantly impact the
environment when used by drivers from all around
the country. Not only is it good for your car
and your wallet, but it also contributes a lot to
make your area free from environmental
pollutants. So search out the nearest
eco-driving training centre near you and enlist
for the next course to take your driving skills
to the green level.
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