Experts from the Fleet Management Services (FMS) company say that a driving style perfectly adapted to a specific car model may decrease consumption by up to 20%.
Specialists underline that gear shifting timing is crucial in order to avoid overreving the engine (that means sportive driving has to be avoided). Also, less fuel is burned if braking is gradual, not sudden (that means engine braking). Cruising at constant speed is also advisable, because continuous acceleration/braking increases fuel consumption. ”The engine must be kept at constant revolutions by maintaining constant speed. When driving downhill, it is advisable to take the foot off the gas pedal “, explains Horatiu Belu, manager of Verso Serv Impex SRL, a service depot in Bucharest.
