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Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist
to optimise their energy consumption (fuel and/or electricity) and CO2
emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up promptly. While
accelerating, change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic mode and avoid pressing the
accelerator pedal heavily or sudd..
Load distribution
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle, and the nose weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance. The
maximum towable load must be reduced by 10% per 1,000 metres of altitude.
Use
genuine towing devices and their wirin..