Automotive firm Mill Autoquip will be trialling an Accelerator Pedal Reduction Initiating Link fuel device in South East Cornwall, which could be a simple way to reduce your fuel bills when driving.

The design of the device has undergone several changes, but the principle has remained the same - return the pedal to the resting position as soon as possible.

The original prototype was placed under the accelerator pedal and used resistance against the floor to force the pedal up. This early design, while effective, interfered with the overall travel of the pedal.

The latest design that Mill Autoquip will be trialling on their fleet of delivery vehicles simply attaches under the dashboard, above the pedal, and loops round the pedal itself. When the pedal is pressed, tension is introduced into the link which is used to bring the pedal to the resting position when slowing down.

During the trial the team will be hoping see a reduction of fuel usage in the Mill Autoquip fleet of between three and five per cent.

It is hoped that testing the Accelerator Pedal Reduction Initiating Link fuel device in real world conditions will result in a product that can be released in to the market.