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UK government transport advisors have advised motorists to become ‘greener ...

UK government transport advisors have advised motorists to become ‘greener drivers’ in a bid to stop global warming. As a result, a Midlands-based company has launched a new ‘eco driving’ course designed to help motorists learn exactly how to adapt their driving styles to become greener without investing in a new car or finding alternative modes of transport. Trent Safety People’s course teaches car owners and fleet drivers the practical side of greener driving, showing them how to achieve the maximum fuel economy to reduce their carbon footprint in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and lowering noise levels as well as saving money and improving driver safety. After completing the training motorists are reported to be seeing, on average, 15% reductions in their fuel consumption - the equivalent to saving £6 on a £40 fill-up. The course, which lasts between one-and-a-half and two hours, has been based on schemes running on the Continent. The experiential training course enhances a driver’s safety and awareness on the road; techniques cover vehicle balance, safe positioning, gear change reduction and how to save fuel. Demonstration and driver practice occur throughout the session to maximise the learning experience. Eco driving has been used on the Continent for a number of years and in many countries is now included in their learner driving programmes. The European Climate Change Programme (ECCP) calculated in 2001 that, within Europe, driver education and eco driving programmes could lead to a reduction of CO2 emissions equivalent to that of 15mn cars by the year 2010. Despite this level of success with our EU counterparts, the UK has been slow to follow. Although pilot schemes have been developed by the Driving Standards Agency here in the UK, it is not yet something the average motorist has been aware of. For more information, visit www.how2ecodrive.com
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