Europe 1 11:00 a.m., December 26, 2021
One in five Europeans opts for a hybrid or an electric one.
These modes of transport have the advantage of saving fuel.
But that does, however, require changing driving habits.
Adapt eco-driving techniques to electric cars and conventional hybrids (heat engine).
This is what, for example, Toyota offers.
The Japanese manufacturer has also set up learning sessions for companies.
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Driving by anticipation
"We will mainly talk about anticipation. The sooner we will let go of the accelerator to anticipate a speed bump, anticipate a priority or anticipate an arrival at a roundabout, the more it will allow us to better recharge our vehicle. We can easily make 2.5 liters ", explains Anthony Durand, trainer at Actua.
Thanks to a device connected to the car, the trainer can analyze all the driving data to then improve consumption.
There are also tips for 100% electric.
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Tips for reducing consumption
"The first advice to increase your range or to reduce your consumption by eco-driving, generally with an electric vehicle, is to leave immediately after changing the batteries to have an optimal temperature of the batteries at the time of departure" , advises Antoine Déferré, co-founder of Phoenix Mobility, a young company that transforms thermal utility vehicles into battery-powered cars.
Last tip: do not underestimate the benefits of regenerative braking.
Getting your foot off the pedal is simple, but effective for gaining autonomy.