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Fuel-efficient driving ("Eco-driving") can significantly reduce fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. Slight changes in driving style enable drivers to exploit fully the fuel-efficiency potential of modern technologies.

1. Shift into a higher gear early
2. Maintain a steady speed at highest possible gear
3. Look ahead and anticipate traffic flow
4. Switch off the engine at short stops
5. Check and adjust the tyre pressure regularly
6. Make use of in-car fuel saving devices such as on-board computers and dynamic navigators to avoid congestion
7. Get rid of surplus weight and unused roof racks
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See and hear what others have to say about eco-driving

European citizens gave their views after a Brussels eco-driving training organised by ACEA.


    
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Large interest in ACEA "Test your eco-driving skills!" event in Brussels

The 'eco-driving training sessions organised by the European auto industry association (ACEA) during the European Union Sustainable Energy Week EUSEW 2008 in Brussels, in cooperation with ECODRIVEN, attracted a lot of attention.

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Reducing CO2 emissions

Climate change is a global challenge which demands collective action and international cooperation. The automotive sector is playing a leading role, embracing its responsibility to reduce CO2 emissions from products in-use and production sites.

• ACEA dossier on CO2 emissions

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