Comments on: Even With Cheap Gas, We Still Want Fuel Efficient Vehicles http://ecomodder.com/blog/even-with-cheap-gas-we-still-want-fuel-efficient-vehicles/ Wrench smart - driver smarter - save fuel Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Randy http://ecomodder.com/blog/even-with-cheap-gas-we-still-want-fuel-efficient-vehicles/comment-page-1/#comment-3981 Randy Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:10:16 +0000 http://ecomodder.com/blog/?p=886#comment-3981 Yes, you are correct that ecodriving is a free way to increase mileage. I've tried it and I know it works. But it's not easy. It requires concentration and a steadier foot that tires me quickly. Usually when I'm trying to do this, I can't have a conversation *and* ecodrive at the same time. Perhaps this is *my* limitation or I'm doing it wrong. I don't know. I also know that when I try to drive slower (60 in a 65), my wife asks why I'm driving so slow and wants me to speed up so we can get to our destination sooner. Yes, I know that I should educate her, but I have to pick the time and place. In the car is *not* the place. I also believe that *technology* will also be the ultimate solution. I wish I had more intelligent cruise control that wouldn't mash down on the gas when it's one MPH under the set speed or when it's going up a small grade. Randy Yes, you are correct that ecodriving is a free way to increase mileage. I’ve tried it and I know it works. But it’s not easy. It requires concentration and a steadier foot that tires me quickly.

Usually when I’m trying to do this, I can’t have a conversation *and* ecodrive at the same time. Perhaps this is *my* limitation or I’m doing it wrong. I don’t know.

I also know that when I try to drive slower (60 in a 65), my wife asks why I’m driving so slow and wants me to speed up so we can get to our destination sooner. Yes, I know that I should educate her, but I have to pick the time and place. In the car is *not* the place.

I also believe that *technology* will also be the ultimate solution. I wish I had more intelligent cruise control that wouldn’t mash down on the gas when it’s one MPH under the set speed or when it’s going up a small grade.

Randy

]]> By: Matthew http://ecomodder.com/blog/even-with-cheap-gas-we-still-want-fuel-efficient-vehicles/comment-page-1/#comment-3980 Matthew Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:56:12 +0000 http://ecomodder.com/blog/?p=886#comment-3980 If the key to saving the planet/ourselves from climate change is changing the way we act, then we will fail. I know a lot of people who have easy access to recycling and don't do it, the only way for it to work i sto have a machine sort it our for them. I believe the same is true for transportation planes, trains, and truck drivers can change habits, but they are being paid to drive. Regular people want cars to drive themselves, so they don't have to do anything. If the key to saving the planet/ourselves from climate change is changing the way we act, then we will fail. I know a lot of people who have easy access to recycling and don’t do it, the only way for it to work i sto have a machine sort it our for them. I believe the same is true for transportation planes, trains, and truck drivers can change habits, but they are being paid to drive. Regular people want cars to drive themselves, so they don’t have to do anything.

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