drive like your wallet depends on it!
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How to Drive Like Your Wallet Depends on it!
Late for class?• Speeding to campus• Look for a parking spot• Parking lot full
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Gas is expensive
• Especially for a college student!
• Significant portion of student income
• Their drama is our drama– Exxon-Valdez– BP Gulf Spill– OPEC
Other Problems
• Environmental damage from oil production• Tailpipe emissions• More roads
http://disc.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/oceancolor/additional/science-focus/locus/images/LA-smog-2.jpg
So what could you do?
• Drive less• Catch a ride with a friend• Take the bus• Ride a bike• Walk (Way to be a trooper)
So what could you do?• Choose your next vehicle wisely
– Fuel Efficient– Practical– Aerodynamic Expensive!
•http://www.automotivetodays.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/honda-insight-2.jpg •http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou3IHU6Hjuc
In the meantime…
• Driving Sensibly• Hypermiling• Eco-modding
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Easy to learn!Money saver!
The Basics• Slow down on the highway• Check your tire pressure• Maintain your car• Remove extra weight
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Hypermiling
Hypermiling is the act of driving using techniques that maximize fuel
economy.
Hypermiling
1. Know your fuel economy1. Check after every fillup2. Use an instant FE device
•http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2280/2205812638_869bf20f36.jpg•http://www.scangauge.com
Pays for itself!
Hypermiling
2. Know your enemy: the gas and brake pedals1. Accelerate steadily2. Brake smoothly3. COAST wherever possible
• Watch far ahead for stop lights and traffic• Stay in the lane of least resistance• Avoid hilly roads
Hypermiling
3. Know your commute1. Memorize your route (to and from)
• Good areas to coast• Hills• Traffic signals• High-traffic areas
2. Is it the shortest route?3. When is traffic higher?4. Don’t idle in your driveway or the parking lot!
Hypermiling
4. Know your traffic lights1. Watch for stale greens!2. Watch the crosswalk signs3. Timers or sensors?4. Check other lights ahead
(No need to be a jack rabbit)5. Brake appropriately
http://www.transitboston.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Red-Light-Sensor-in-Newton-300x225.jpg
http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/NR/rdonlyres/092E8953-D890-4BDC-B777-AE7847A3DE0B/11178/Countdown.JPG
Patience = $$
Ecomodding
Modifying a vehicle for enhanced fuel efficiency
Ecomodding
• Aerodynamic Modifications– Removing roof racks– Truck bed covers– Adding “boat tails” and Kammbacks
• Multi-function Modifications– Blocking the front grill
• Weight Reduction– Removing passenger seats
We’ve been doing this for years!
Chevy VoltFord Pinto
(Modified by Car and Driver)
http://ecomodder.com/blog/11-on-mods-plus-new-tires-car-and-driver-improves-mpg-by-25/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMGZca0PpG4
Nissan Versa with front grill block and boat tail.
Fuel economy:EPA 29 mpgThis car: ~39 mpg!
Photos Courtesy of skyl4k of ecomodder.com
Ecomodding•Weight Reduction•Smooth hubcaps•Truck bed cover•Reducing Drag
Photos (left) Courtesy of ecomodder.com
http://www.zamslube.com/documents/aptera/aero_1.jpg
Hypermiling & Ecomodding
• Safety first• Check local regulations• Try new techniques in empty parking lots
FOR MANY MORE TIPS AND ADVICEGO TO ECOMODDER.COM
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