Organised in December by Ger Boland and Enda Newport from Ford dealer Boland’s of Ferrybank, Wexford, the Charity Eco-Drive Challenge saw six drivers tasked with driving from Wexford to Dublin (Stillorgan Park Hotel) and back to Wexford using as little fuel as possible.
Each driver’s fuel consumption was analysed and from the six drivers, Michael Forde of Curracloe, Co. Wexford, came out on top with the most economic result of 87 MPG for the round trip. Among the six participants, the range of fuel consumption figures achieved went from Michael’s 87 MPG to 64 MPG.
To ensure fair play, each of the six participants drove the same route in identical Focus 1.6 TDCi models of the same age and similar mileage. The winning driver was given the option of nominating a charity to receive a donation of €1,000. The Wexford Women’s Refuge was nominated by Michael to receive an early Christmas present of a €1,000 cheque.
