Ecomodding goals / resolutions for 2016?
 

We pretty much do this every year, but I couldn't find the link back to the 2015 thread... If someone has it please post it.

Anyway, what are your ecomodding goals for 2016?



I believe last year I kept it simple and said that I'd like to use less fuel than the year before. I'll have to look at my fuel logs to know for sure, but I think I achieved this.

For 2016, I would like to continue that same goal. I'm all over the map at this point weather the Metro is going to stay or go, and if it goes I don't know if the new car will be gas or electric. So, I'll stick with 'use less gas'. :)

Drive the Mirage, work on the trike. Not sure what the final configuration will be.

regards
mech

Moving mods off the back burner. I still haven't dug into the dash to disconnect the AC coming on when defrost is selected. And I've got that lovely 3-D printed shift knob kill switch that I haven't wired in yet.

Working closer to home is a pipe dream, but it's a good one.

My hope for 2016 is to see Arcimoto ship product.

2016
 

*keep the T-100 running
*get the new mods done in time for DARKO
*get the model constructed
*do DARKO 'n see what that looks like numbers wise.
*accumulate mpg numbers on the trip
*liquidate the Dodge truck
*liquidate the VW bus
*improve on shop
*keep studying
*list is too long to mention:p

By the end of the year I plan to have an EV for my daily driver, probably a used Leaf.

My commute hasn't changed for years, and I don't see it changing in the near future, so I might as well go from using very little gas to using NO gas. The miles of my daily commute are perfect for a Leaf's capacity, so if I find a good deal out there I'll probably say goodbye to gas at some point this year

Gas is so cheap I'm gonna drive that F150 exclusively, everywhere, for everything or nothing, with the pedal to the floor most of the time.












Kidding!

That sounds like redneck hypermile'ing to me (wink,wink)!

HEY! I resemble that remark!

Talon Goals
Start building my race engine.
Run a ton of waste solvent through her.
Finish my electric turbo charger.
Design new nitrous fuel.

Insight Goals
Complete restoration, engine and transmission, interior and auto body and paint.

Electric turbo charger?

That sounds interesting!!!!

regards
mech

Cd .20.

Since my dad's Subaru warranty might have expired by now, maybe I can persuade him to do some ecomods on it.

My goal for 2016 is to average over 32 MPG for the year with my 4-Liter Mustang. Average for 2015 was 31.951 MPG. I believe I can do it with my current mods and techniques.