Greece: Volkswagen eco up! car crowned at the 7th Hi-Tech EKO Mobility Rally

Driven by Papapascho Thomas and Dimitrios Chatzitolios, the VW eco up! was the “most economical car”, referring to the fuel consumption, compared to all other competing vehicles. It covered a total route of 582 kilometers consuming 13.9 kg of CNG with a value of just 13.7 euros and a minimum gasoline consumption (0.75 liters) worth of 1.24 euros. As the second economical vehicle emerged the hybrid vehicle Toyota Prius III with a total fuel cost of 36.3 euros.

Regarding the final ranking of the “7th Hi-Tech EKO Mobility Rally for Electric, Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles”, the Italian participation with the natural gas powered Fiat 500 Abarth and drivers Liverani Massimo and Ciervo Fulvio (2012 world champions), ranked at the 1st place in category “regularity” (with a view to maintaining a constant speed at a given distance).

DEPA is an NGVA Europe member and, in cooperation with Hellenic Petroleum SA, is implementing an ambitious investment plan for developing a network of CNG (FISIKON) refueling stations in four major cities in Greece: Athens, Thessaloniki, Volos and Larissa. It is estimated that by the end of 2014 the network will consist of 14 facilities. The long-term goal for the next five year period is the construction of a network of 36 stations throughout the mainland of Greece.

Source: NGVA Europe / DEPA