drive like your wallet depends on it!
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Tailored for college students, this presentation focuses on tips for getting better fuel economy, no matter what vehicle is being driven.TRANSCRIPT
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How to Drive Like Your Wallet Depends on it!
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Late for class?• Speeding to campus• Look for a parking spot• Parking lot full
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VLmajwEdbqE/TZYCBkpcTqI/AAAAAAAAA8E/N4lQSSOxs5g/s1600/speeding.jpg•http://www.dailypundit.com/sfrealblog/parking%20space.png
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Gas is expensive
• Especially for a college student!
• Significant portion of student income
• Their drama is our drama– Exxon-Valdez– BP Gulf Spill– OPEC
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Other Problems
• Environmental damage from oil production• Tailpipe emissions• More roads
http://disc.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/oceancolor/additional/science-focus/locus/images/LA-smog-2.jpg
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So what could you do?
• Drive less• Catch a ride with a friend• Take the bus• Ride a bike• Walk (Way to be a trooper)
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So what could you do?• Choose your next vehicle wisely
– Fuel Efficient– Practical– Aerodynamic Expensive!
•http://www.automotivetodays.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/honda-insight-2.jpg •http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou3IHU6Hjuc
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In the meantime…
• Driving Sensibly• Hypermiling• Eco-modding
•http://tummytime.onslow.org/tummytime/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/tandhare.jpg•http://www.mooncraft.jp/yuratakuya/garage/prius/01/prius02-01.gif
Easy to learn!Money saver!
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The Basics• Slow down on the highway• Check your tire pressure• Maintain your car• Remove extra weight
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/images/speedVsMpg3.gif•http://www.westviewbungalow.com/media/1/20080511-bricks-in-car.jpg
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Hypermiling
Hypermiling is the act of driving using techniques that maximize fuel
economy.
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Hypermiling
1. Know your fuel economy1. Check after every fillup2. Use an instant FE device
•http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2280/2205812638_869bf20f36.jpg•http://www.scangauge.com
Pays for itself!
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Hypermiling
2. Know your enemy: the gas and brake pedals1. Accelerate steadily2. Brake smoothly3. COAST wherever possible
• Watch far ahead for stop lights and traffic• Stay in the lane of least resistance• Avoid hilly roads
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Hypermiling
3. Know your commute1. Memorize your route (to and from)
• Good areas to coast• Hills• Traffic signals• High-traffic areas
2. Is it the shortest route?3. When is traffic higher?4. Don’t idle in your driveway or the parking lot!
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Hypermiling
4. Know your traffic lights1. Watch for stale greens!2. Watch the crosswalk signs3. Timers or sensors?4. Check other lights ahead
(No need to be a jack rabbit)5. Brake appropriately
http://www.transitboston.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Red-Light-Sensor-in-Newton-300x225.jpg
http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/NR/rdonlyres/092E8953-D890-4BDC-B777-AE7847A3DE0B/11178/Countdown.JPG
Patience = $$
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Ecomodding
Modifying a vehicle for enhanced fuel efficiency
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Ecomodding
• Aerodynamic Modifications– Removing roof racks– Truck bed covers– Adding “boat tails” and Kammbacks
• Multi-function Modifications– Blocking the front grill
• Weight Reduction– Removing passenger seats
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We’ve been doing this for years!
Chevy VoltFord Pinto
(Modified by Car and Driver)
http://ecomodder.com/blog/11-on-mods-plus-new-tires-car-and-driver-improves-mpg-by-25/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMGZca0PpG4
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Nissan Versa with front grill block and boat tail.
Fuel economy:EPA 29 mpgThis car: ~39 mpg!
Photos Courtesy of skyl4k of ecomodder.com
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Ecomodding•Weight Reduction•Smooth hubcaps•Truck bed cover•Reducing Drag
Photos (left) Courtesy of ecomodder.com
http://www.zamslube.com/documents/aptera/aero_1.jpg
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Hypermiling & Ecomodding
• Safety first• Check local regulations• Try new techniques in empty parking lots
FOR MANY MORE TIPS AND ADVICEGO TO ECOMODDER.COM
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Questions?