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The most frugal Ford Focus models have
gone on tour as part of BP's Fuel Efficiency Challenge in the UK.
The Ford Focus ECOnetic, capable of
65.7mpg, can cut motorists' fuel bills by up to a quarter. That's the
aim of fuel and driving experts from BP Ultimate who are taking a
special eco-driving event to UK regions during July and August.
Ford's ECOnetic range of diesel cars
and vans combine simple modifications for improved
 fuel economy, such as an
indicator encouraging timely gear changes, modified engine calibration
and aerodynamic changes to reduce drag.
The Ford Focus ECOnetic models being
driven by BP's Efficient Driving Challenge participants are fitted with
special equipment to analyse driving styles. Volunteer drivers are
coached in smooth eco-driving techniques, which can reduce fuel
consumption by 25 per cent.
Sue Horler, BP Ultimate brand manager,
said: “The specially developed in-car computer fitted to our Focus
ECOnetics reveals the effect of every squeeze of the accelerator and
push of the brakes.”
With CO2 emissions from a Ford Focus
ECOnetic certified at 114g/km, and 98g/km for the Fiesta ECOnetic, both
models lead Ford's surging sales of vehicles with CO2 emissions under
120g/km – and accompanying road tax of just £35 per annum.
Registrations of Ford's low carbon
sub-120g models increased by over 71 per cent in the first half of 2009
versus the same period last year. The Ford Focus ECOnetic is on sale
now priced at £18,145 on the road. |
