There are two important facets to an efficient hybrid:
1) An efficient machine, and 2) an efficient driver. Working in unison, they can dramatically enhance fuel economy.
Eco Assist™[1] is composed of two basic functions:
1) An efficient machine, and 2) an efficient driver. Working in unison, they can dramatically enhance fuel economy.
Eco Assist™[1] is composed of two basic functions:
- A sophisticated feedback system teaches you to drive more efficiently[3],
- An ECON™ button that automatically helps increase your vehicle's fuel efficiency[3].
These components can work individually or in tandem to help boost your overall fuel economy. As the EPA tests have shown, the Insight is capable of excellent fuel economy without any special techniques. Utilizing the tools of Eco Assist™[1] can take the Insight to higher levels of efficiency. For a demonstration of how Eco Assist™[1] works, watch the video.
"More fun comes from going green. Pushing the emerald-green ECON™ button on the dash initiates Ecological Drive Assist: a wide array of fuel-saving functions, including earlier idle-stop engagement, a smoothing out of throttle inputs and CVT operation, and more efficient air-conditioning and cruise control modes." — Motor Trend
