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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-22-2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,678
Posted By Kodak
Aye, tortoise nailed it. Gallons per X miles...

Aye, tortoise nailed it. Gallons per X miles (with x being something easy and divisible by 10, like 1,000)

Check out the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2XSuw02vKA
Forum: The Lounge 03-30-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,490
Posted By Kodak
What a cool opportunity Weather_Spotter. If it...

What a cool opportunity Weather_Spotter. If it reaches YouTube, I hope you share it with us.

Just keep your answers direct and avoid unnecessary terminology. The audience likely won't car about...
Forum: The Lounge 03-29-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,161
Posted By Kodak
At least when the fuel is consumed, thousands of...

At least when the fuel is consumed, thousands of people are entertained.

What gets me is the politicians who take private jets (consisting of a pilot, staff and themselves) around the country and...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-21-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,883
Posted By Kodak
Hyundai to instruct on FE driving

Hyundai Hits 2016 CAFE Target Early, Defends Elantra EPA Numbers - WOT on Motor Trend (http://wot.motortrend.com/hyundai-hits-2016-cafe-target-early-defends-elantra-epa-estimates-158059.html)

...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 01-20-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,608
Posted By Kodak
40mpg is already pretty high Ultra-Orange. Do the...

40mpg is already pretty high Ultra-Orange. Do the same math with a 30mpg car, and you'll break even much sooner. Do the same math with a 50mpg car, and you'll break even much later, due to...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-26-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,394
Posted By Kodak
No problem. It gave me a chance to procrastinate...

No problem. It gave me a chance to procrastinate without feeling terribly guilty.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-26-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,394
Posted By Kodak
Beating the EPA highway rating (31 highway for an...

Beating the EPA highway rating (31 highway for an 04 Aveo auto) by 3 mpg is still a success. You're almost 10% over the highway with your combined tank. Considering you have an automatic...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-25-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,394
Posted By Kodak
Yeah, give me a few minutes and I'll throw one...

Yeah, give me a few minutes and I'll throw one together.

Edit: Let's see if this works:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v462/Sn0dude540/SpeedtoFE.jpg
Forum: Introductions 11-22-2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,181
Posted By Kodak
Very cool. You definitely caught my attention....

Very cool. You definitely caught my attention. How are you managing to do this?
Forum: The Lounge 11-02-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 523,593
Posted By Kodak
YKYAEM when, as a pedestrian, you time your...

YKYAEM when, as a pedestrian, you time your entrance to a crosswalk so that the oncoming vehicle doesn't have to stop.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-25-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,453
Posted By Kodak
Hehe, well look at that. I'll take it. I figured...

Hehe, well look at that. I'll take it. I figured that your were probably using a vehicle not normally associated with high mpg - something with some element of surprise.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 08-31-2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,105
Posted By Kodak
I've changed some of my mom's driving habits, but...

I've changed some of my mom's driving habits, but had the advantage of driving in the car with her. It's easy when you can narrate your moves firsthand. I doubt many drivers think that they speed up...
Forum: The Lounge 08-07-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,271
Posted By Kodak
This is a private forum, so the users may be held...

This is a private forum, so the users may be held to certain rules that would elsewhere be too restrictive. This is a pretty useful place, and I like it here, so I'll deal with that.

Certain...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-06-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,063
Posted By Kodak
Possible retail potential (niche market)? ...

Possible retail potential (niche market)?

Nice work. Very professional looking.
Forum: The Lounge 08-06-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,271
Posted By Kodak
Not to mention that the words "liberal" and...

Not to mention that the words "liberal" and "conservative" have really changed a lot over the years. A "classic liberal" for instance, is really more of a libertarian - quite a big difference. For...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-23-2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,926
Posted By Kodak
I have to disagree with you to some degree on...

I have to disagree with you to some degree on this one. Some Americans may have the luxury of wasting without enough of a financial consequence to alert them, but this is true of anyone with enough...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-15-2011, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,212
Posted By Kodak
EPA estimates shortcomings

What are some of the EPA estimates flaws that go unnoticed by most consumers? I'm talking about tangible factors that affect real world FE, but are inadequately represented in the tests.

Here are...
Forum: The Lounge 06-30-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 29,482
Posted By Kodak
Keep in mind that the average speed during the...

Keep in mind that the average speed during the EPA highway test is 48.3mph (http://fueleconomy.gov/feg/fe_test_schedules.shtml).

Then consider the fact that:
A: Most vehicles are traveling...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-22-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,229
Posted By Kodak
Anticipating stops and slow-downs prevents...

Anticipating stops and slow-downs prevents immediate emergency braking that can surprise other drivers. I think that is probably the biggest one. Driving with a buffer is also a big one, because of...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-11-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,529
Posted By Kodak
That statement is correct when talking about...

That statement is correct when talking about highway speeds. Ex. 70 will get you there faster than 60mph (if your only concern is time - not gas). You're correct in that regard; I won't dispute it. ...
Forum: The Lounge 06-10-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 523,593
Posted By Kodak
YKYAEM when hitting a red light at the top of a...

YKYAEM when hitting a red light at the top of a hill is not nearly as annoying as hitting one at the bottom of a hill.
Forum: The Lounge 06-02-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 523,593
Posted By Kodak
...when you can't fall asleep, so you go over...

...when you can't fall asleep, so you go over your route step by step searching for areas to improve.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-14-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 261,882
Posted By Kodak
71 or 73? Tip 71 means that when you're...

71 or 73?

Tip 71 means that when you're reversing, come to a complete stop before trying to go forward. Likewise, stop all forward motion (brake) before reversing. If you don't come to a complete...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-14-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 17,441
Posted By Kodak
I don't even care if something useful IS being...

I don't even care if something useful IS being discussed (although I agree with you that it is doubtful). Drivers have to make a choice: what is more important, the conversation or the commute? If...
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