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Austrian economy driving specialist
Gerhard Plattner has achieved 1,246 miles (2,006 km) on a single 45
litre tank of fuel in a Škoda Fabia GreenLine. Starting in Reutte,
Austria, Plattner drove to Bov, Denmark and back to achieve this
impressive feat. The result of his effort is a record-low consumption
achieved by the Fabia GreenLine – 127.8 mpg, although the model's
official consumption figure is 83.1 mpg (combined). The Austria-based
economy driving world champion used Germany's longest motorway, the A7,
for his trip from Austria to Denmark and back.
Dr. Eckhard Scholz, head of
technical development forŠkoda Auto, said:
“We work hard to reduce
the fuel consumption in our vehicles. The primary goal of these efforts
is to offer efficient technology in all of our models at affordable
prices, and our second-generation GreenLine models meet this requirement
perfectly. The Fabia GreenLine is going to show what can be achieved by
combining refined technology with economy driving.”
The trip was supervised by the
International Police Motor Corporation (IPMC) who also sealed the fuel
tank before Plattner set out from Reutte.
Gerhard Plattner, said: “The Škoda
GreenLine models are perfect for fuel-efficient driving. In light of the
current fuel prices, not only is that important for one’s own wallet,
but also for lowering environmental pollution. With a fuel consumption
well below the specified norm, I want to show that besides the car
manufacturers, every driver can contribute to further reduce this
environmental pollution. It already starts with small details such as
the proper tyre pressure." |
