In terms of fuel consumption, it is not only the kind of car that you drive that matters but also how you drive the vehicle. American car manufacturer Ford developed a new system to add to their MyFord and MyLincoln interface that can teach drivers get more miles out of their fuel load by providing real-time consumption information.

The MyFord system gets enhanced with the Eco-Route technology that is map-based and is centered on coaching the driver for maximum fuel efficiency. It is really a step up from Ford’s SmartGauge EcoGuide which uses graphics of flowers and leaves to represent real time fuel consumption. If your driving habits are fine, the more flowers and leaves you get.

The MyFord Touch uses the destination that is given by the driver and provides the options for the shortest, fastest, or the most economical route based on real time data of traffic, historical traffic numbers, and the speed posted.

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