Sept. 3 - Two of the world's most fuel-efficient drivers, John and Helen Taylor, left today on the "Taylors' Diesel Inspiration" tour - an attempt to break the current world record for lowest fuel consumption on a drive across the 48 contiguous United States. The Taylors are behind the wheel of an all-new, clean diesel Volkswagen Jetta TDI employing simple "FuelStretch" driving tips they developed with Shell.
The Taylors are an Australian husband and wife team who set a Guinness World Record for driving around the globe on 24 tanks of fuel behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Golf in 2006, and as always, Guinness World Records rules and regulations will be strictly adhered to on this challenge.
Approximately 12 official check-in and refueling stops across the country are included throughout the duration of the drive, which is slated to conclude September 26 in W.Va. The current world record for the lowest fuel consumption on a nationwide drive is 51.8 miles per gallon.
"It will be a great challenge and adventure to drive through the 48 U.S. mainland states," said Helen Taylor. "We want to educate the American public that by choosing the right car, using the right fuel and adopting fuel-saving driving techniques, everyone in the U.S. can save money, fuel and reduce carbon emissions."
The Taylors have made a 26-year career out of driving economically and conducting workshops on fuel-efficient driving techniques. Along the way, they have collected 36 world fuel economy world records.
The Taylors are an Australian husband and wife team who set a Guinness World Record for driving around the globe on 24 tanks of fuel behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Golf in 2006, and as always, Guinness World Records rules and regulations will be strictly adhered to on this challenge.
Approximately 12 official check-in and refueling stops across the country are included throughout the duration of the drive, which is slated to conclude September 26 in W.Va. The current world record for the lowest fuel consumption on a nationwide drive is 51.8 miles per gallon.
"It will be a great challenge and adventure to drive through the 48 U.S. mainland states," said Helen Taylor. "We want to educate the American public that by choosing the right car, using the right fuel and adopting fuel-saving driving techniques, everyone in the U.S. can save money, fuel and reduce carbon emissions."
The Taylors have made a 26-year career out of driving economically and conducting workshops on fuel-efficient driving techniques. Along the way, they have collected 36 world fuel economy world records.
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