Article: women use "trip chaining" ecodriving tactic more than men
The article states that "trip chaining" (combining multiple trips) is more efficient because it can reduce the total distance driven.
But serious hypermilers know another major benefit of combining trips is that it minimizes the number of cold/hot cycles the vehicle experiences (vs. multiple "single goal" trips), and lets you accomplish more while the vehicle (not only its engine) is at higher operating temperatures. Quote:
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Based on years of watching how my own parents use their vehicles, my anectdotal evidence supports the study.
My dad is a serial single trip, "must do it now!" type of car user. I'm sure his garage door opener will be worn out years before my mom's. I would have to say that my mom does seem to plan her trips to get more done. |
Very interesting. I would say I see that same thing, even in myself. I'll hop on my bike to go basically nowhere for almost nothing, :)
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