What does ECO mean?
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ECO is an indicator for green driving mode. Introduction to ECO: ECO mode is divided into two types: active ECO driving mode and passive ECO driving mode. The passive ECO mode does not have a dedicated button and serves as a reminder function. When driving, a green ECO reminder indicator will appear on the dashboard. When the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h, ECO will intelligently assess the current fuel consumption. When the optimal fuel supply is achieved, the dashboard will simultaneously display the green ECO symbol. If the driver presses the accelerator pedal hard to accelerate or encounters an uphill section, the ECO symbol will disappear. Additional Information: The active ECO mode has a dedicated button, allowing the driver to choose whether to enable it. When ECO is enabled, the vehicle will automatically adjust settings, such as a smaller throttle opening corresponding to the same accelerator pedal depth (making the accelerator less responsive), and the transmission shift logic will prioritize fuel economy (shifting up earlier). Some vehicles may also adjust the air conditioning output power accordingly.
The term EC0 is actually quite rare in the automotive world. I guess you might be asking about ECO mode. Many cars nowadays come with this economical driving mode, like my Toyota hybrid—there's a little green button near the steering wheel. When activated, the throttle response becomes gentler, the air conditioning automatically adjusts to a lower setting, and fuel consumption drops by almost 10%. However, it's important to consider road conditions. It works great in traffic jams, but it's better to turn it off when driving uphill on mountain roads, otherwise the engine struggles a bit. The core of this mode is the computer managing energy consumption for you, and the driving experience is noticeably different from normal mode.
