Eco-friendly Ford Mondeo leading the way

December 2011

Fuel economy and eco-friendliness may be hot topics for cars at the moment, but a new report has measured the success of environmental initiatives of the industry.

A report launched by the International Energy Agency at the UN Climate Change Conference in South Africa last week (December 2) found that the fuel economy of cars in the EU and 21 other sampled countries improved between 2005 and 2008.

A 1.7 per cent positive annual shift was recorded over the three year period, with the countries included in the study accounting for approximately 90 per cent of global new car sales.

As car manufacturers continue to improve the fuel economy in cars, eco-friendliness is becoming a more regular feature.

Ford's EcoBoost range is becoming a popular choice amongst new car buyers.

Recently named Best Family Car in the 2011 Drive Car of the Year awards, the latest Ford Mondeo features a 2.0 litre EcoBoost engine, which combines direct injection technology and turbo-charging with a petrol engine - allowing for performance and economy at the same time.

According to Ford, the engine in the Ford Mondeo can improve fuel efficiency by up to 20 per cent and reduce emissions by up to 15 per cent.