Cut fuel usage,so saving costs,and reducing carbon emissions- the Ford econo way

Fuel efficiency leads to savings and lower emissions. The following app has got to be worth a look.

Ford Econo Check, which went on sale this year, enables Ford vehicles to be fitted with a data logger for seven days to monitor how they are driven. In response to the latest fuel price rise, its price is now £11.99 to help drivers minimise petrol and diesel use.

Ford says the The Ford Econo Check app calculates potential fuel savings for any car – based on make, model, age and annual mileage – and pick up fuel efficient driving tips on any iPhone or iPad.

Once the Econo Check chip is removed and data downloaded, a tailored report advises how modifying gear changes, anticipation, acceleration and braking will improve fuel economy. Resulting savings are also shown, which can be up to 25 per cent or £474 a year according to a study of 50,000 drivers.

Now all iPhone and iPod users can access Ford Econo Check tips and generalised data for any vehicle make. Those who are Ford drivers can locate their nearest Ford dealer to book an Econo Check for their personalised report.

May I wish you all the very best for a healthy and prosperous New Year!

New London Congestion Charge effective 4th January 2011

The Green Car Guide has just announced its Top 10 Cars that you'll be able to drive in London free of the New London Congestion Charge which starts on 4th January 2011 - Green Car Guide

It reports that: "Boris's new emissions-based system, where cars emitting 100 g/km CO2 or less will be exempt - as long as they meet Euro 5 air quality standards - will replace the current 'technology-based' approach, meaning that hybrids will no longer necessarily be exempt from the charge - unless they comply with the criteria above.

The outcome is likely to be that lots of diesel-engined cars will replace the popularity of cars such as the previous-generation Toyota Prius, which emitted 104 g/km CO2 and which will soon have to pay to drive in central London...

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Electric cars will be appearing from mainstream manufacturers from early 2011, and with zero tailpipe emissions they will provide a much better solution to help with clean air in central London. However they will be treated no differently in terms of Congestion Charge exemption than a diesel car emitting 99 g/km CO2... Green Car Guide