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wobombat · 11-10-2012, 03:10 PM

So I was frequenting fueleconomy.gov, and I went to the driving more efficiently section, (even though I've been there more than a dozen times) and I realized that they had changed their guidelines for driving speed. Before they said that every 5 MPH you drive over 60 is another $0.24 per gallon you pay, but they've changed it to 50! Check it out:

Gas Mileage Tips - Driving More Efficiently

That to me is rather significant. Most highways in the US are 65, some ranging up to 80, but it used to be 55. I wonder if they are going to bring the speed limits back down to more fuel efficient speeds, and if they do, it'll be way easier to go 50-55 on the highway than it is now.

Any thoughts?

11-10-2012, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
wobombat EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 44 Lincoln - '00 Lincoln Ls 90 day: 24.29 mpg (US) Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	New fueleconomy.gov tips So I was frequenting fueleconomy.gov, and I went to the driving more efficiently section, (even though I've been there more than a dozen times) and I realized that they had changed their guidelines for driving speed. Before they said that every 5 MPH you drive over 60 is another $0.24 per gallon you pay, but they've changed it to 50! Check it out: Gas Mileage Tips - Driving More Efficiently That to me is rather significant. Most highways in the US are 65, some ranging up to 80, but it used to be 55. I wonder if they are going to bring the speed limits back down to more fuel efficient speeds, and if they do, it'll be way easier to go 50-55 on the highway than it is now. Any thoughts? __________________