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cyborg054 · 12-30-2011, 02:19 PM

Actually we worked with some Semi and Greyhound drivers and compared fuel logs for the Manning Park BC run. The gain in mileage for the person drafting was less than the extra cost of fuel for the person being drafted. Sorry I don't have the figures anymore but this was done in the late '60s.

In other words if you really are looking to be GREEN - don't draft!

One way we used to do it - in the 60s again - was to hitch a ride with a friendly car carrier who was dead heading. for a few cars didn't affect his mileage and we got to have a good nap.

12-30-2011, 02:19 PM	#45 (permalink)
cyborg054 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	economy Actually we worked with some Semi and Greyhound drivers and compared fuel logs for the Manning Park BC run. The gain in mileage for the person drafting was less than the extra cost of fuel for the person being drafted. Sorry I don't have the figures anymore but this was done in the late '60s. In other words if you really are looking to be GREEN - don't draft! One way we used to do it - in the 60s again - was to hitch a ride with a friendly car carrier who was dead heading. for a few cars didn't affect his mileage and we got to have a good nap.