Lysanda

28.10.2008 Eco-Log drive to class honours at the MPG marathon

New technology that shows drivers exactly how driving style affects fuel consumption and CO2 emissions has demonstrated class-leading performance in this year’s MPG Marathon.

Fuel and emissions specialists Lysanda fitted its innovative Eco-LogTM system to an otherwise standard 180 PS Volvo S40 D5 saloon and entered it into the annual economy challenge.

Fuel economy and emissions data was transmitted from the car every minute, stage by stage, via a live feed to websites covering the marathon.

Feather-footed driving skills resulted in an average 56.3 mpg for the two-day event – enough to secure the 160+g/km class honours for best fuel consumption and a 24% improvement over the manufacturer’s official combined cycle figure of 45.6 mpg.

The car also achieved a cut in emissions of 21% in comparison to official figures, resulting in an average of 130g/km CO2 – enough to comply with proposed tough new EU legislation due to come into force in 2012. Under the new rules car manufacturers will be required to meet an average 130g/km CO2 target across their vehicle range.

Keeping a close eye on progress during the 411-mile challenge, via Eco-Log’s on-board display, were the car’s drivers – ex-Top Gear presenter Chris Goffey and Lysanda’s Sales Manager David Coates.

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