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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-23-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 44,145
Posted By MetroMPG
Have you ever given 1-on-1 ecodriving instruction? (Here's how I did it.)

To a willing participant? (Grumbling from the back seat / passenger seat doesn't count! :D)

http://www.metrompg.com/posts/photos/hypermiling-tips.jpg[/img-r]I used to teach in-car defensive...
Forum: Saving@Home 08-14-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,389
Posted By shovel
I don't think they are necessarily death traps, ...

I don't think they are necessarily death traps, only that the limitations imposed by standardized building code - while they chill innovation - also protect us from those who would build a four...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-04-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,977
Posted By MetroMPG
ForkenSwift meets a solar car (Xof1)

I recently had the chance for an interesting photo op with the ForkenSwift. It's pretty rare that we see another electric vehicle in this town, so it was even more amazing that the EV that came...
Forum: The Lounge 04-12-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,855
Posted By MetroMPG
How about... Systematic desensitization -...

How about...

Systematic desensitization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systematic_desensitization)

Start with a relatively small aeromod (something like 100%...
Forum: The Lounge 04-07-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,269
Posted By euromodder
Another reason : burning gas as a status symbol. ...

Another reason : burning gas as a status symbol.
I can afford that, I'm better than you.


In another millenium, I've done some garbage collection while at university.
Despite the hard work it...
Forum: The Lounge 04-06-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,269
Posted By cleanspeed1
They work for the oil companies as shills. Let's...

They work for the oil companies as shills. Let's call them "ProTrolls". They get paid to travel around and cause trouble:D

Screw 'em. I like speed and power like the next person, yet there...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-21-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,957
Posted By Kodak
Hyundai to instruct on FE driving

Hyundai Hits 2016 CAFE Target Early, Defends Elantra EPA Numbers - WOT on Motor Trend (http://wot.motortrend.com/hyundai-hits-2016-cafe-target-early-defends-elantra-epa-estimates-158059.html)

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Forum: Success Stories 02-08-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,267
Posted By bennelson
I got spotlighted on Earthineer

Hey Guys,

I'm currently the spotlight member on Earthineer (http://www.earthineer.com/spotlight.php?blogid=7479)!

It mostly covers my electric car and electric motorcycle projects!

-Ben
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,831
Posted By Piwoslaw
I used power lock motors and have had no problem...

I used power lock motors and have had no problem with them:)
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6427&stc=1&d=1279801786...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-03-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 443,757
Posted By Chris D.
Here ya go John.. :thumbup: ...

Here ya go John.. :thumbup:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/PentastarTurbo/tacoma/AeroTopper/IMAG0067.jpg
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-12-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 125,194
Posted By Tango Charlie
Belly panel is on! Finally. :rolleyes: ...

Belly panel is on!
Finally. :rolleyes:

http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n395/Tang0charlie/Olivia/bellypanelsemifinished.jpg

I used nut clips along the front lip. Stainless screws and...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-22-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,586
Posted By Tango Charlie
They both came back! :cool: I gave them a...

They both came back! :cool:

I gave them a short refresher on Newton's three laws and the Conservation of Energy, then I hit them with DWB. They were all ears. I explained how DFCO works and they...
Forum: Success Stories 05-23-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,851
Posted By MetroMPG
Anecdote from the presentation: At one...

Anecdote from the presentation:

At one point, I asked the group whose vehicles had OEM fuel consumption displays. About 4 of 15 indicated "yes".

I know that one in the group has a Highlander...
Forum: Saving@Home 05-03-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,207
Posted By SwamiSalami
Conserving Toothpaste

Thought I should share some of my thoughts about conserving toothpaste!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-qmp9Iucxo&NR=1
Forum: Success Stories 04-26-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,278
Posted By basjoos
160,000 miles of aeromods and 1000's of dollars in fuel savings

I first started aeromodding my 1992 Honda Civic CX in 2005 after hurricane Katrina showed where gas prices could go and with no new inexpensive fuel efficient cars being sold at the time by the car...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-10-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,324,924
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Here's a bunch more pictures: Google image...

Here's a bunch more pictures:

Google image search for "1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia"...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-05-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 26,055
Posted By dcb
They should add stick shift to drivers ed, The US...

They should add stick shift to drivers ed, The US is probably the only country where most people buy automatics. Other countries only teach stick, since any chimp can figure out an automatic, and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-02-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 125,194
Posted By Weather Spotter
I run my lower grill block year around, but mine...

I run my lower grill block year around, but mine is openable by a switch. Look at my other posts to se the build thread.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-31-2010, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,986
Posted By Piwoslaw
Big test of 5 LRR tires

With low RR tires becoming mandatory in Europe as of November 2012 (earlier in new cars), a recent issue of the Polish edition of Auto Bild (Auto Świat 34/783, 16.08.2010) published a test of five...
Forum: Saving@Home 07-02-2010, 12:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,021
Posted By IsaacCarlson
Now we're saving electricity!!

Got sick and tired of paying to pump water for the garden.
We found a 9' dish at the dump last week and finally got around to installing it in the garden. My mom was nice enough to come over and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-10-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 125,194
Posted By Tango Charlie
Yay for Larry Rensberger! I'd vote for him, if he...

Yay for Larry Rensberger! I'd vote for him, if he was in my district. :rolleyes:

One offset hole, instead of two would be better theoretically, wouldn't it? Dang, where were ya when I had the...
Forum: Saving@Home 08-26-2008, 09:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 30,305
Posted By MazdaMatt
I work in the electronics industry. Their...

I work in the electronics industry. Their longevity is directly proportional to how far away from China they are made. Don't blame the LED, it is most likely the shoddy solder connection it or the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-21-2008, 01:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,995
Posted By Markmysite
Well, I called Linear-Logic (company who makes...

Well, I called Linear-Logic (company who makes SG) as soon as they were open. I spoke with Ron DeLong (the inventor of the ScanGauge) for quite a while. He was not happy to hear them saying that...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-12-2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 53,980
Posted By Markmysite
Permanent Aluminum Grill Block and Belly Pan

After researching here and other forums for a few months, I finally bought my FE car and started modding. I have a 2007 Vibe. I first did the normal things like new DVD/NAV unit, new speakers sub...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-20-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,075
Posted By Bearleener
EM Garage statistics

So how are we and our cars doing as a whole? I calculated some statistics on all the 193 vehicles in the EM Garage today (except "Electric Cycle", which is way off the charts in a class of its own,...
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