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A Hybrid Car is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to propel the vehicle.

Fiat EcoDrive

EcoDrive, a system that allows motorists to understand how their driving affects consumption and pollution emissions, has been unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

The way that this device functions is very simple, when the car is being driven ecoDrive gathers all the data concerning the vehicle and the driving style of the motorist. All the relevant information is subsequently collected through the USB hub of the Blu&Me device and transmitted onto a USB key, thereafter it is available to be viewed via a normal domestic computer.

Customers with a computer can therefore regularly check the fuel consumption and emissions from their journeys (ecoIndex) and receive driving tips on how to achieve a lower environmental impact.

Thanks to a series of progressive tutorials, users might improve their score and the most eco-responsible drivers could realize a 15% improvement of their driving style. This would result in a 15% cut of the CO2 emissions and an annual fuel saving of approximately 150-200 euros.

October 21, 2008 | Filed Under hybrid cars 

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