Posted: September 22, 2004 9:28 PM
Each year the Shell Economy Run highlights the contribution that careful
driving can make to fuel efficiency and promotes the conservation of
energy. The objective is to complete a car journey through Leinster using
as little fuel as possible. This event combines the best driving skills
and a light foot on the accelerator to achieve fuel efficiency.
This year's Economy Run was the 40th running of the event with competitors
running petrol cars having the opportunity to use Shell new V-Power
unleaded fuel.
In order to ensure that the Run reflects normal driving conditions, it
takes place in both urban and rural roads, both first and second-class.
There were time limits on certain parts of the Run with competitors having
to maintain an average speed of not less than 30mph throughout the
134.6-mile long drive, while adhering to relevant speed limits.
The cars entered ranged from classics to the most fuel-efficient small cars
fresh from the showrooms of the major manufacturers. Both petrol and
diesel cars were eligible to enter as were hybrid petrol/electric cars.
The fuel economy is adjusted for factors such as the weight of the car in
order to determine the drive and car combination who has proved to be most
fuel-efficient.
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