Ford announced new MyFord Touch provides fuel efficient route

Ford the US car manufacturer has announced its new fuel saving technology in navigation system called as new MyFord Touch driver connect system which helps drivers to find the most fuel efficient route and travel as efficiently as possible.

The MyFord Touch system is an incorporated navigation and on board computer function which can evaluate routes based on three criteria fastest, shortest or Eco Route. The Eco Route function set out the most fuel system competent path to drivers destination. The new system also provides sophisticated data feedback on the cars fuel consumption that can train drivers to increase efficiency by pointing them towards the most economical driving techniques.

We have learned that when we provide drivers the information and tools in an interactive and entertaining way, they want to drive more fuel efficiently said in a statement by Jim Buczkowski the heads of Ford Global Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering unit.

MyFord Touch will be launched in the 2011 Ford Edge this summer. It will also be offered on the 2012 Focus worldwide and will be standard equipment in Ford Lincoln brand as MyLincoln Touch starting with the 2011 MKX.