November Is Eco-Driving Promotion Month
Overview
The Eco-Driving Promotion Council, composed of the National Police Agency, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and the Ministry of the Environment, designates November as Eco-Driving Promotion Month to promote and encourage eco-driving. The four ministries and agencies have worked together under the Eco-Driving Dissemination and Promotion Action Plan, formulated in fiscal year 2006. During the month, the council publicizes symposiums and events held throughout Japan. The “Ten Recommendations for Eco-Driving,” formulated in fiscal year 2003, have been revised several times, most recently in fiscal year 2020. The council will continue to promote and encourage eco-driving based on these recommendations.
Key points
- November, when people have more opportunities to drive during the holiday travel season, is designated as Eco-Driving Promotion Month.
- During the month, the council actively publicizes symposiums and events held throughout Japan.
- The “Ten Recommendations for Eco-Driving” were formulated in fiscal year 2003, revised several times, and most recently revised in fiscal year 2020.
Overview
Eco-driving means “using motor vehicles with consideration for reducing environmental impact.” The Eco-Driving Promotion Council, composed of the National Police Agency, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and the Ministry of the Environment, works to promote and encourage eco-driving.
The four ministries and agencies have worked together to promote eco-driving under the Eco-Driving Dissemination and Promotion Action Plan, formulated in fiscal year 2006.
Details
## 1. About Eco-Driving Promotion Month November, when people have more opportunities to drive during the holiday travel season, is designated as the month. The council actively publicizes symposiums and events held throughout Japan. See Attachment 1 for event details.
## 2. About the “Ten Recommendations for Eco-Driving” The council formulated these recommendations in fiscal year 2003 and has publicized them after revising them several times, most recently in fiscal year 2020. It will continue to promote and encourage eco-driving based on these recommendations.
The 10 recommendations are: know your vehicle’s fuel economy; use a gentle “e-start” when accelerating; maintain a safe following distance and drive with minimal acceleration and deceleration; release the accelerator early when slowing down; use the air conditioner appropriately; avoid unnecessary idling; avoid traffic congestion and leave with plenty of time; inspect and maintain the vehicle, starting with tire pressure; remove unnecessary luggage; and avoid parking where it obstructs traffic. See Attachment 2 for details.