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Kildare's John Whelan tops in Shell V-Power economy run
2004-10-18 - By Philip Byrne
John Whelan, Naas, Co Kildare, took top spot in this year's Shell V-Power Economy Run. Driving an Audi A4 Cabriolet John managed 50.362 mpg in this most popular of events organised by the MG Car Club. In second place was Dublin's John Tansey driving a BMW 318i. Tansey won the event in 2003.
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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