Famous Austrian automobile racer Gerhard Plattner (Gerhard Plattner) set an absolute record of economical driving ŠKODA Fabia GreenLine.
Platner made a journey in 2006 km from the Austrian city of Royte to the Danish Boov and back on one fuel tank. The vehicle was walking at an average speed of 82 km/h, with an average fuel consumption of only 2.21 litres per 100 km. ŠKODA Fabia GreenLine II is a representative of the GreenLine green car line available on the European market. The first generation of GreenLine models in 2008 started the ŠKODA AUTO initiative aimed at reducing fuel consumption and reducing harmful emissions. The second generation of model series of environmentally friendly ŠKODA was first presented at the Paris Motor Show in 2010. The ŠKODA Fabia Fabia GreenLine improvement in the design of the car and transmission makes it possible to achieve exceptional economy and significant reduction of CO2 emissions. These include the Start & Stop system, which significantly reduces the fuel consumption of the urban cycle, the braking energy recovery system, the tyres with reduced rolling resistance, and improved aerodynamic properties. The most modern engines developed by technologies aimed at creating the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly cars are the basis for the success of the green line. Engine 1 is installed at the Fabia GreenLine. 2 TDI CR (75 l. ), equipped with a particulate filter (DPF). The level of harmful emissions of this model is only 89 g/km and the consumption of diesel fuel in the combined cycle is 3.4 liters per 100 km. Gerhard Plattner has proven that even with such low fuel consumption, even more impressive savings can be achieved if desired. The result of the Fabia GreenLine Fabia GreenLine this year is not the world's first "green" record of this racing driver. Earlier, he made several more similar trips on ŠKODA cars. In 2005, Plattner carried out a 4-week tour of Europe, with 30 countries (18,051 km) on ŠKODA Fabia 1. 4 TDI. His Fabia with 70-strong diesel engine, at an average speed of 82 km/h, consumed an average of 3. 94 litres per 100 km. In 2007, the racer made another trip across Europe, this time on ŠKODA Roomster (1. 4 TDI, 80 l.) 15,520 km from 35 countries. At an average speed of 78 km/h, the fuel consumption was 4. 5 litres/100 km The world champion in economic driving has shared his advice on reducing fuel consumption to 20%, saving money and reducing environmental impact. Here are the 10 tips from Gerhard Platter: " Do not warm the engine while the car is parked. In modern cars you can even start the movement in a strong cold when you start the engine. Do not push the engine to the maximum to what it is capable of, thereby reducing the pollution and appetite of your car. Predict a road situation. If you approach the red traffic light, do not slow down, and press the brake at full speed immediately before the traffic light, and when the green signal is switched off, you can be seen at a gas station much more often than the drivers are cautious about the speed corresponding to the road situation. Turn off the engine even during short stops. By jammating the engine, for example, in front of the train tracks while waiting for the train, you help to save not only the environment, but also the money in your purse. In some cities, the additional traffic light section informs drivers of the duration of the red signal. The engine of modern cars is designed for several tens of thousands of launches (ideal solution-"Start & Stop" in ŠKODA GreenLine models). Avoid high speed driving. The lower the engine speed, the lower the fuel consumption. As soon as you've started the engine, switch to higher gear as quickly as possible until you reach the desired speed. Driving at the highest gear reduces not only the noise and emissions of harmful substances, but also the cost of fuelling. Keep it steady. Increasing speed is a lot of fuel. The most convenient way to drive-with activated cruise control. But his drawback: unlike you, he can't think. The following paragraph explains what this means for the fuel cost of your car. Adjust your driving style to the ground. It is necessary to make sure that when you go down, the car will get the necessary speed and the maximum available torque to start the next lift. In this case, the engine is more efficient. Please note the air pressure in the tyres. Partially flat tyres may cause a significant increase in fuel consumption-up to 10 per cent, especially hard-tread snow tyres because of increased rolling resistance. It also reduces their service life and automatically increases fuel consumption. Don't bring any unnecessary cargo with you. If you're driving with unwanted baggage, you lose money. Depending on the vehicle, 100 kg of additional cargo "costs" about 0.7 litres of fuel per 100 km. Spare the excess baggage if it is not necessary. Although the trunk for the transport of wheels or skis on the roof of a car shows your sports interests, if you do not use this equipment, this results in additional fuel costs. If you go with the boot on the roof on your vacation, be prepared for the fact that your fuel consumption will increase to 20% depending on your speed. Do not use the air conditioning system without special need. The operation of the air conditioner in the upper middle class car increases the consumption of fuel up to 2 liters per 100 km. All doctors are warned of the danger of being caught cold if the air temperature inside the vehicle is less than 6 degrees below the surface. Driving along the open window reduces the temperature inside the car, but at the same time fuel consumption is higher than in closed windows and air conditioning, not to mention draught and noise. "