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| Eco-Driving -
Developing a Safe & Environmentally Friendly Driving Style |
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| Eco-Driving is a proven & growing
driving style that encompasses a style of driving that leads to a safe, considerate, comfortable,
efficient, economic,
environmentally friendly methods that lead to reduced air and noise
pollution & fuel savings for the individual and corporate
organisation. Eco - Driving can significantly
contribute to reducing fuel consumption & pollution. This style of
driving can therefore play an important role in achieving pollution
reduction targets set by Energy 2000 |
To access the "Act on Co2" site
please
click here |
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UK Road Safety: Eco -
Driving Philosophy
In the recent years Fleet Driver Training and
Individual Driver Training has often been concerned with maximum
performance with maximum handling and safety. This is has not
necessarily been fuel efficient and ecologically friendly.
With fuel prices increasing and pressure on
Governments to reduce Co2 emissions ECO - Driving is a step in the
right direction for both corporate fleet organisations and the
individual motorist.
ECO Driving is primarily concerned with developing a
planned & measured drive maximising safety for all & consideration
for the environment through reduced emissions & noise and
encouraging a relaxed and more stress free driving style.
Benefits of ECO - Driving:
 | ECO - Drivers use 10 to 15% less fuel than
drivers without ECO Driver Training experience
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| ECO - Drivers produce a more comfortable,
efficient, economic and vehicle sympathetic ride reducing wear, tear
& reduced need for repairs
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| ECO -Drivers retain a greater understanding
of their responsibilities to other road users & the environment well after
training |
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| Bristol City Council: ECO Driver
Training & START Programmes. UK Road Safety
have recently completed an ECO Pilot scheme with Bristol City
Council aimed at reducing the carbon foot print and encouraging a
more relaxed and stress free style of driving for those that work or
live in the City of Bristol. |
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ECO Driving Information |
The programme is now
available to those within the City of Bristol and is partly
subsidised if attendees undertake fuel monitoring prior to and after
the course.Many Bristol City based
organisations and individuals are taking advantage of this scheme
and are realising that ECO driving has far reaching benefits in
terms of reducing fuel costs, encouraging a more relaxed and stress
free style of driving and contributing to carbon foot print
reduction.
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For more information on this please
contact:
UK Road Safety Ltd:
Tel 01454 423160 / 423162 / 423163 or 423164
Email: training@uk-roadsafety.co.uk
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United Kingdom & Global ECO Statistics:
Since 1st January 2008 |
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| Total Miles Driven |
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| Co Emissions (Million Tons) |
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| Global Co2 Emissions (M Tons) |
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Source:
Road Casualties Great Britain: 2005 |
| Carbon Emission
Savings in UK by
Reducing Speed:
Since 1st January 2008 |
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| Co2 Emissions Tons 70 mph
(Million Tons) |
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| Co2 Emissions Tons 60 mph
(Million Tons) |
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Source:
UK Energy Research Centre: 2006 |
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| For
up to date & live information on air quality near you:
Air Quality Archive |
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