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Forum: EcoModding Central 12-08-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By Lazarus
Thoughts about EM

I was thinking about the 5 year birthday of EM and the affect that it has had.

I've not really posted in a long time although I still lurk. I've never been much of a "modder" but have had some...
Forum: The Lounge 04-21-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,224
Posted By Lazarus
Or as someone else put it.:p In the line at...

Or as someone else put it.:p

In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman that plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized to her and explained, “We didn’t...
Forum: The Lounge 01-27-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By Lazarus
Meet another EM'er today

I was in KC for a day and had the chance to hook up with RH77. He picked me up in his Honda insight with 10k miles on it. After giving me the grand tour we headed off for a nice lunch.

Then we...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-02-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,999
Posted By Lazarus
I always thought that the "extreme conditions"...

I always thought that the "extreme conditions" maintenance schedules were set up the way they are because your oil temperature never gets hot enough on the short trips to get the moisture out which...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-28-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,999
Posted By Lazarus
Not to average speed but the IRS figures .50...

Not to average speed but the IRS figures .50 cents a mile.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-27-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,999
Posted By Lazarus
I don't think anybody knows that answer. It's big...

I don't think anybody knows that answer. It's big money and some city will hide the info so they don't have to share with the sate.

Just because you are trying to get good FE does not mean you are...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-18-2010, 10:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,158
Posted By Lazarus
It really depends on the rider position. In the...

It really depends on the rider position. In the pro peleton they spend an amazing amount of time and money on wind tunnel testing. These helmets can save about 10 watts at 25 mph. Does not sound like...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-06-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,977
Posted By Lazarus
Here's...

Here's (http://www.grinningplanet.com/2005/04-12/diesel-vs-gasoline-article.htm) another site you can look at. I don't know about other parts of the world but in the US diesel in more expensive than...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-06-2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,977
Posted By Lazarus
Is this ...

Is this (http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=oil_home-basics)what you need.
Forum: The Lounge 04-21-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,543
Posted By Lazarus
Here's an intersting ...

Here's an intersting (http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2009/07/20/planes_trains_or_automobiles/)article on detailed analysis of the overall cradle-to-grave lifecycle of the transportation. With a...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 03-30-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,475
Posted By Lazarus
There's always people who put stuff down when...

There's always people who put stuff down when they have never tried it. I've purchased one and followed the instruction guide (http://ecomodder.com/forum/EM-hypermiling-driving-tips-ecodriving.php)...
Forum: The Lounge 03-04-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,123
Posted By Lazarus
The actual number does not matter to me. I just...

The actual number does not matter to me. I just use them as a reference to compare different models.
Forum: The Lounge 02-28-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,292
Posted By Lazarus
Ah I see where your coming from. With the high...

Ah I see where your coming from. With the high performance gliders you can pretty much stay airborne as long as you like.

You won't see this in the U2 but pretty impressive flying....
Forum: The Lounge 02-10-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,613
Posted By Lazarus
PSA Public Service Announcement: "Thread Drift"

Thread drift

TD can attack any forum. It affects the young and old a like. It is estimated that 43.7% of all OP have been a victim of TD. TD will increase the noise and static of any forum...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-09-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 36,461
Posted By Lazarus
Well the thread started out with "In Canada the...

Well the thread started out with "In Canada the premium gasoline has no ethanol". Which seemed kind of strange so the OP wanted to know if that was the norm anywhere else.

Seems pretty straight...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-07-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 36,461
Posted By Lazarus
Metro, looks like that might be correct. Found...

Metro, looks like that might be correct. Found this online (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=76141&page=2). They reference that the high octane in Canada is clean due to lack of ethanol...
Forum: The Lounge 01-28-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,069
Posted By Lazarus
To be fair the first one was not a commercial it...

To be fair the first one was not a commercial it was at the car show. Lots of goofy things happen at the trade shows.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-27-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,213
Posted By Lazarus
I wondered when you would join in on this. You...

I wondered when you would join in on this. You total changed my mind on the speed limit debate the last go around. I posted the link at the beginning of the thread. It was some really good...
Forum: Instrumentation 01-24-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,754
Posted By Lazarus
Here's ...

Here's (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/post-your-scangauge-setup-adjust-5381.html)a link to a post about the off set. It looks like they can be all over the map from 2- 15%. So the 13.7%...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-21-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,812
Posted By Lazarus
Yes Risk Compensation...

Yes Risk Compensation (http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Presence-of-Mind-Buckle-Up-And-Behave.html).
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-21-2010, 08:25 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,812
Posted By Lazarus
The main issue I have with new cars is the price....

The main issue I have with new cars is the price. Very few people can afford to pay cash for a new car. Most of the population becomes in a state of servitude from the time they are 20 with a...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-20-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,812
Posted By Lazarus
You need to go by posted EPA mileage of each...

You need to go by posted EPA mileage of each vehicles not what mileage you are getting in your car. If you are 30% over EPA it's a good change the new car will be 30% over too if you are applying the...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-14-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,279
Posted By Lazarus
This is an endless loop and really has nothing to...

This is an endless loop and really has nothing to do with the OP original question. It time to move on.

The OP question was is "no Left hand turns a useful fuel saving tactic"? let's stick to...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-12-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,279
Posted By Lazarus
Geez dude why the hate:confused: Did UPS not...

Geez dude why the hate:confused: Did UPS not deliver your trike on time when you were a kid.:p
Forum: The Lounge 12-31-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,818
Posted By Lazarus
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Just finished the book. :thumbup:


Basically a 14 year old dropout builds a windmill with no money and handmade tools and creates energy for his house and village. Pretty amazing ecomodding...
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