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Originally Posted by nemo
Does anyone expect driving habits to change because someone purchases a more fuel efficient car. No new car training was required No test given. Just plunk down the money and your are off.
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Makes perfect sense nemo.
But my line of thinking is that if somebody is buying a hybrid, they are doing it with frugality or eco (ecology or economy) in mind. Their motive must be to save fuel/money...right? So considering the fact that learning the basics of hypermiling is as simple as a quick web search, why is that not accomplished? It seems contradictory...
But should I check my premises? Maybe said driver really
is aware of some of the techniques, and refuses to use them (it is their right). In this case, they're still saving money with the hybrid but not as much as possible.
In fact, I guess pickup and SUV Ecomodders would be viewed similarly be some. "You want mpg, but you're in a ___?" Of course, efficient driving can apply to any vehicle, but from the outside it might not make sense. Just a matter of perspective, I guess.
Personally, I've seen both. A few [rare] hypermilers in hybrids, mostly average type drivers, and maybe a few speeders. It's a mixed bag.