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Transport is a necessary evil and CO2 emissions an unfortunate consequence of the fact that most vans and lorries have diesel engines. However, with a few simple measures, one can dramatically decrease the gasoil consumption and the carbon dioxide emissions. The Ecodriving course of the automobile association Touring gives lorry drivers a better insight in the causes and patterns of high energy-consumption and the principles of ecological driving. These start with a well-balanced distribution of the load, but focus especially on anticipative driving. By thinking well ahead, one can use the area and the traffic situation to one’s own benefit, thus saving many liters of gasoil without giving in on efficiency.