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ECODRIVEN final conference

The ECODRIVEN final conference has taken place on the 12th november 2008 in the framework of the Czech Energy Efficiency Business Week in Prague (CZ). The Energy Efficiency Business Week is one of the most important conferences in the field of effective use of energy in the area of Central and Eastern Europe. For one afternoon the project ECODRIVEN and the Ecodriving activities in the partner countries took the center stage at the EEBW. To find out more, please have a look at the ECODRIVEN partner presentations.

 

Final program: Download
Presentations: Download (zip-File)
Photos: http://cz.fotoalbum.eu/eebw08 

Virtual Trainer

The new release of the VT will be available from the 1st of January 2009 on. We will announce here, when and where new orderings can be assumed.

Transport Forum 2008

"Transport and Energy: The Challenge of Climate Change" was the topic around which Ministers and key transport sector actors gathered for debate and discussion at the International Transport Forum, held 28-30 May 2008 in Leipzig. For "Ecodriving" at the Transport Forum see pages 13 and 14 at research findings.
 
Research findings:
http://www.internationaltransportforum.org/Topics/pdf/ResearchFindings2008.pdf
 
Website:
http://www.internationaltransportforum.org

Download:
Ecodriving Open Forum Leipzig

Ecodriving Workshop Paris

The Workshop on Ecodriving, held in Paris 22-23 November 2007, provided a valuable opportunity to review current experience around the world in implementing and promoting ecodriving. The Workshop brought together around 100 ecodriving experts, policy makers, researchers and stakeholders to discuss recent developments in the field.

 

See all presentations!

Campaign started!

Several countries have already started their Eco-Driving campaign. For further information have a look at the Country specific campaigns.

 


 

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Golden Rules of ecodriving

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