Inside Europe | 23.08.2008 | 15:05
How Swedish companies are getting more mileage from their cars
For years, businesses in Sweden have been sending their employees for lessons on how to save fuel when driving. Now, eco-driving is becoming mainstream.
Rising fuel prices are forcing motorists around the world to think twice before taking to the wheel. The Swedes are no exception. They’re known for their appreciation of comfortable and powerful cars. But that, of course, comes at a price. Petrol is now around two Euro per litter in Sweden, so those heavy-engine cars are becoming a huge drain on the wallet. The solution? Eco-driving.
Reporter Alison Hawkes
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