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Eco-driving guides. During the last decade, many national, European authorities and private companies have developed their own eco-driving guidelines35. Different European projects have analysed the efficiency of eco-driving style. Some examples of this kind of initiatives are ECOWILL: Ecodriving - Widespread Implementation for Learners and Licensed Drivers36 or Together on the move37 projects that developed a guideline related efficient driving. All the reviewed studies highlight the influence of driving style on the vehicle consumption. Certain habits increase fuel consumption and even lead to premature deterioration of vehicles. In addition, these consequences have an impact in the cities increasing their pollution38. Eco-driving is the new way of driving a vehicle efficiently, which aims to achieve low fuel consumption while reducing environmental pollution. At the same time, driving comfort is improved and road risks are reduced. All the documents analysed specify the main advantages in eco-driving are, being them mainly: - Energy saving: The driver with his behaviour has a great influence on the fuel consumption of the vehicle, resulting in fuel savings around 15% 39. This means considerable energy savings. - Economic saving for companies: Fuel is the main item of expenditure generated by the activity of a commercial vehicle. Higher efficiency in fuel consumption will lead to cost savings and therefore a greater economic benefit for the company. - Less maintenance costs: Eco-driving reduces not only fuel costs, but also costs for maintenance and costs for repairing cars after accidents. Eco- drivers cause less wear and tear on car parts (tyres, brakes and engine) and are less prone to accidents40. Using efficient driving techniques, the average reduction in gearbox utilization has been 30%. - Greater road safety: Moreover, Eco-driving increases traffic safety. Following eco-driving trainings, the costs for car accidents have decreased by 40%41. This is mostly due to driving techniques are based on foresight and anticipation.
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