Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a driving style that reduces fuel or energy use through smooth, anticipatory driving.
What is Eco-driving?
It means accelerating gently and changing up early in manual cars. Looking far ahead reduces unnecessary braking. It also reduces wear on brakes, tyres and the drivetrain. Using the engine braking or regeneration when slowing down, avoiding long idling and keeping a steady speed all help. Removing roof boxes and racks when not in use also reduces consumption.
How it works
Energy lost in braking and hard acceleration is reduced, so less fuel or electricity is needed.
Why it matters for your car
Do not hold up traffic or create danger. Correct tyre pressure and less roof clutter also save energy.
Other terms
- Automatic High Beam
- Battery Registration (Battery Coding)
- Concours d’Elegance
- Directional Tyres
- Fog Light
- Fuel Cell Vehicle (Hydrogen Car)
- High-voltage Contactor (Main Relay)
- Hill Start Assist
- Keyless Start (Push-button Start)
- Orange Peel (Paint Texture)
- Quarter Lights (Vent Windows)
- Rear Window (Rear Screen)
- Snow Chains (Tyre Chains)
- Spaceframe Chassis
- Torque Curve
- Unit Injector (Pump Injector)
- Valve Body (Automatic Transmission)
- Warning Light Colours (Red, Amber, Green)
- Wash Mitt
- Wireless EV Charging (Inductive Charging)