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gascort · 07-02-2008, 03:55 PM

I've gotten way too many emails in the past couple days / heard way too much bad press on the radio regarding hypermiling. This AAA release has everyone in a fuss, since apparently AAA is the same as God when it comes to cars.

Could we get an actual count of accidents / near accidents caused by anyone on here's hypermiling mods or techniques? I'll keep a tally on this post as long as anyone replies to it. You may share stories of yours or trustworthy acquaintances who actually know a little of what they're doing behind the wheel.
If anyone's lost control due to power steering loss, almost run over a kid because of no power brakes (like if you EOC'd for more than 2 minutes!!???), had a blowout after inflating tires above factory specs, let me know!

Ecomodder.com member accidents: None so far!!

Ecomodder.com member safety-comprimised incidents: None so far!!

07-02-2008, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
gascort Master EcoModder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 548 Gascort RIP - '93 Ford Escort Wagon 90 day: 43.01 mpg (US) WifesCruze - '11 Chevrolet Cruze LT 90 day: 31.1 mpg (US) Thanks: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Count of actual accidents caused by ecomodding, eco-driving or hypermiling I've gotten way too many emails in the past couple days / heard way too much bad press on the radio regarding hypermiling. This AAA release has everyone in a fuss, since apparently AAA is the same as God when it comes to cars. Could we get an actual count of accidents / near accidents caused by anyone on here's hypermiling mods or techniques? I'll keep a tally on this post as long as anyone replies to it. You may share stories of yours or trustworthy acquaintances who actually know a little of what they're doing behind the wheel. If anyone's lost control due to power steering loss, almost run over a kid because of no power brakes (like if you EOC'd for more than 2 minutes!!???), had a blowout after inflating tires above factory specs, let me know! Ecomodder.com member accidents: None so far!! Ecomodder.com member safety-comprimised incidents: None so far!! __________________ Gasoline, Wind, Solar, Gravity Hybrid-to-be! http://www.scientificmethodfueleconomy.blogspot.com/ Last edited by gascort; 07-02-2008 at 05:40 PM..