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

 

Available presentations:

 

Peter Wilbers - ECODRIVEN: boosting ecodriving
Conclusions about ecodriving and the ECODRIVEN project

 

Bob Saynor - Energy Saving Trust - Ford Ecodriving Challenge 2008
Objectives and Outcome of the Ford Ecodriving Challenge 2008

 

Marina Luciani - RATP Eco-Challenge 2007-2008
Facts & Figures about the RATP Eco-Challenge

 

Wolfgang Hennig - Best Practice Training & Evaluation - Improving Fuel Economy, Reducing CO2
Ford Eco Driving - Facts & Figures about Ford's Best Practice Training

 

Ronald de Haan - GreenPlan - A global initiative for a global issue
LeasePlan's initiative for a healthier planet and a healthier business

 

Jiri Cumpelik - ECODrive Driver Training
Results of GreenPlan driver training ogranized by LeasePlan

 

Tomas Vorisek - Looking for A-Class Haulier
Goals and results of a programme to find and train ecodriving Hauliers

 

Virtual Trainer

A new release of the VT is already available and can be ordered directly at VVCR (ecodriving(at)vvcr.nl).

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%.