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Forum: Introductions 01-01-2021, 04:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 750
Posted By Stubby79
Nice ride, good choice. I'd be thrilled with that...

Nice ride, good choice. I'd be thrilled with that gas mileage in such a vehicle. Enjoy!
Forum: Introductions 12-31-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 750
Posted By ME_Andy
Welcome back. I remember some of your posts from...

Welcome back. I remember some of your posts from here and the Cruze forum. I was always secretly jealous that my Cruze isn't the Eco variety.
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 01-11-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,609
Posted By UltArc
Addition of "Mod" to Fuel Log

Hello, all!

I noticed my fuel log is getting a decent size. I also noticed, MANY other users have MUCH bigger logs.

(Sometimes I am scattered in my thoughts, so stick with me!)

Now I also...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-13-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 31,826
Posted By MetroMPG
Found: manual transmission testing rules; it's not "blanket" rule based on speed

Re: the question to NRCAN, the Canadian department responsible for fuel economy testing here. I just got a reply with a link to the answer in the U.S. as well:

Here's the text from that link,...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-28-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 50,572
Posted By MetroMPG
City ecodriving comparison: 2014 Mirage CVT vs. Mirage 5-speed vs. 1998 Metro 5-speed

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14019&stc=1&d=1383003449
(Top row: the actual two Mirages I tried out. Yes, I drove around Ottawa with that lettering plastered all over the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-19-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 564
Views: 124,689
Posted By California98Civic
Cool. I got the rails I need for the bellypan,...

Cool. I got the rails I need for the bellypan, taking jedi_sol's suggestion in post #16. And I have some left over wood baseboard trim I'll use to supplement. And I recently installed these Raybestos...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-14-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,843
Posted By MetroMPG
day-glo it is

Fluorescent green FTW!

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13452&stc=1&d=1373809934

(Not photoshopped.)
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-09-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,890
Posted By WesternStarSCR
Some data to add

I don't know how prevalent they are yet, but ther are coming soon.

An Electronics supplier showed me today, as an example about the power of Matlab software, a PWM ECM controlled variable speed...
Forum: Introductions 05-07-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 824
Views: 288,910
Posted By user removed
There are already threads about this design and a...

There are already threads about this design and a group of students (4th year engineering) at Virginia Tech looked at the idea for a year and did a lot of calculations with an 82 page report...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-24-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,619
Posted By fabrio.
new aerodynamic frontiers for tyres.

I find in internet some very interesting articles about tyre aerodynamic

yokohama tyres with dimples

http://ecocar-asia.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/images/2013/04/05/002_2.jpg

SIM-CEL...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-23-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 93,723
Posted By MetroMPG
A-B-A test shows: 9.7% improvement at 80 km/h

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12962&stc=1&d=1366746171

(The U.F.O. at a picnic pull-off on the 1000 Islands Parkway, along the shore of the mighty and lovely St Lawrence...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 04-16-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,484
Posted By gone-ot
It's EPA-speak (ha,ha), one of the EPA's 'test'...

It's EPA-speak (ha,ha), one of the EPA's 'test' parameters, N/V Ratio -- RPM/MPH, ie: engine RPM (N) divided by vehicle speed (V) of 50 MPH, where the "key" is knowing that EPA assumes 50 MPH vehicle...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-28-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 34,213
Posted By MetroMPG
Mirage EPA: 37 city, 44 hwy, 40 combined (Mitsu estimate)

Well, this morning Mitsu officially announced the car is coming to the US market this fall.

Drum roll please.... estimated EPA rating of 40 mpg (US) ... COMBINED! :D

That's 37 City, 44 hwy,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-19-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,890
Posted By user removed
Another advantage is the fuel can absorb engine...

Another advantage is the fuel can absorb engine heat which improves atomization. In the return systems a lot of that heat was returned to the tank and over some time would warm it up measurably and,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-28-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,484
Posted By Tygen1
Interesting thread, I also read through the TDI...

Interesting thread, I also read through the TDI EOC thread.
To the OP, I think your a little crazy to go EOC'ing a brand new car under waranty...If you are trying to drive a car to get great mpg,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-14-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 179,896
Posted By MetroMPG
Arrow How to properly test modifications (AKA: don't believe every MPG claim you read)

Here on EcoModder we see a lot of claims made about the effectiveness (or lack of effectiveness) of specific modifications. It's an understatement to say not all claims are made equal.

Just...
Forum: The Lounge 06-19-2008, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,264
Posted By Tango Charlie
You know you're an ecomodder if/when...

I was at the gas station, filling up last night. As I watched the gallons tick away, I got more and more giddy, 'cause I was thinking how far I could stretch each one. Then I had to chuckle at...
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