There is nothing funny about running out of fuel, and that’s why two comedians heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival have selected to run a Citroen DS3.
‘Ecomedians’ Dan Adams and Christian Ancliff are taking part in a challenge to take the DS3 on a comedy tour of the UK before they arrive in Edinburgh for the festival. Travelling over 500 miles from London to Edinburgh, the comedy duo hope to complete the challenge on a single tank of fuel. Using a DS3 with emissions of just 99g/km and an official combined miles to the gallon figure of 74.3, the comedians have also undertaken the IAM Drive & Survive ‘Ecolution’ driver training course to help them maximise their fuel economy.
Designed to lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the Ecolution eco-driving course also offered some hints and tips on smoother and safer driving methods. The result: over the course of the day Dan and Christian improved their DS3′s fuel economy (mpg) by 37.5 per cent.
Dan Adams commented: "The Ecolution driving course has definitely given me more confidence that we can make it from London to Edinburgh on just the one tank of fuel, but at the same time it means there is no turning back. The anticipation is building."
The pair will put in a performance each night over the five night tour, playing in London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Manchester and Glasgow, before reaching Edinburgh in time for the start of their Fringe run. The DS3 Ecomedy Tour runs from 1st to 6th August and is supporting Oxford-based hospice, Helen & Douglas House.
Their DS3 DStyle 99g car is powered by Citroën’s ultra-efficient 1.6HDi 90hp engine, helping them achieve strong fuel efficiency. For more information on each performance or to follow the tour activity, visit www.ecomedytour.com.
Dan and Christian are performing their Edinburgh Fringe show, Baggage of Being, from 7th to 28th August at The Globe (Venue 389). For more information visit: http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy/baggage-of-being
