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Manufacturers should offer ‘green’ engine chipping – LINGsCARS.com
5th Febuary 2007
Ling Valentine, the Chinese female boss of online new car company LINGsCARS.com says manufacturers are hampering the green credentials of many cars because their vehicles are being held back by the engine management system.
"Today's cars have complex engine computers that are programmed by the manufacturer so they can sell a variety of different models using the same engine. By regulating an engine in this way, carmakers promise reduced service intervals and an increased lifespan of the engine. They focus on different power outputs when they should be pushing the environmental benefits and offering a range of "green" settings. I have noticed a trend of my customers chipping their cars - not for reasons of speed, but to help the environment."
Simon Hall, who runs the Walsall-based engine management firm e-maps.co.uk says:
"I totally agree with Ling's verdict. All you have to do is alter the parameters set by the manufacturer, thereby allowing the engine to become greener."
Using software imported from Germany, e-maps gives engines a small power boost, but also claims that drivers report that they see substantial fuel economy benefits if they stick to the same speeds, and claims many health authorities, for example, are re-mapping ambulances to increase mpg and efficiency.
Ling Valentine, is campaigning for consumers to have the right to chip their cars and not have their warranty cancelled by what she calls “greedy” car manufacturers:
(www.LINGsCARS.com)
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