Using navigation means reducing distances driven, cutting fuel consumption and saving money – drivers can now work out online what they can save
Chicago, IL- January 10, 2011 – NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world has launched a free online service where drivers can calculate the savings which can be made by using a navigation system.
NAVTEQ research* has shown that, on average, annual distances driven can be reduced by around 2,500 kilometres and fuel consumption cut by 12% – equating to a savings of over 400 Euros per year. The environment also benefits with a fall in annual CO2 emissions of around 24% per driver and a decrease in wear and tear on tyres which significantly cuts disposal figures. Using the new online savings calculator set up by NAVTEQ, drivers can calculate the potential savings in relation to their own individual cars, driving habits and local fuel prices.
The site, which can be found at http://consumer.savingscalculator.navteq.com, is easy to use and is based on a simple questionnaire. Once details such as engine size, fuel type, mileage and whether driving is mainly urban or rural have been entered into the system, it clearly shows the individual benefits of using navigation including:
• fuel reduction in litres/gallons and the equivalent cost savings
• reduction in annual kilometers/miles driven and hence time saved
• cuts in CO2 emissions
*NAVTEQ Navigation Benefits Study (2009);conducted in Germany
Information on up to three family cars can be submitted at the same time to provide
comparative results.
“The results provided are very detailed and precise and based on a comprehensive study conducted by NAVTEQ which included extensive test driving,” explained Bruno Bourguet, senior vice president, NAVTEQ Sales EMEA. “This tool gives the driver insight into their unique drive-style to help them understand and take advantage of the savings – monetary and environmental – that come with navigation.”
Online now at http://consumer.savingscalculator.navteq.com, this useful tool is available in the USA and 24** European countries. There is a choice of six languages (Dutch, German, English, Spanish, French and Italian).
**Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Republic of Ireland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data (digital location content) enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world. NAVTEQ supplies comprehensive digital location content to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 5100 employees located in 212 offices in 48 countries.