• gas prices

    Beware The "MPG Illusion" When Comparing Fuel Efficiency

    Sure, switching from a gas guzzler to a highly efficient (and probably much smaller) car is best for the environment, but it's not a realistic solution for large families or people who can't afford it. But don't let the fact that you can't buy a 40 mpg car turn you off of a trade up in efficiency anyway. A couple of economists have pointed out that "using 'miles per gallon' as a measure of fuel efficiency leads people to undervalue the benefits of replacing the most inefficient automobiles." Their point: if you're driving a gas guzzler, even a small improvement in fuel efficiency can generate significant savings. More »

    3:17 PM on Fri Jun 20 2008
    By Chris Walters
    10,072 views, 80 comments

    Latest by BlazerUnit: @jstonemo: Understanding the your point about REAL costs of a newer fuel-efficient vehicle--it's moot because we're talking about the GALLONS more »

  • automobiles

    Congress Strikes Deal To Match China's Fuel Efficiency Standards By 2020

    Congress will require American automakers to achieve fleet-wide fuel efficiency of 35 miles per gallon by 2020. The deal struck late last night by Congressional negotiators and hailed as "an historic advancement," would put America on the slow track towards meeting the same efficiency standards that Europe, China, and most of the developed world already enjoy. More »

    5:46 PM on Sat Dec 1 2007
    By Carey
    5,544 views, 174 comments

    Latest by trollkiller: @goller321: Damn dude, at least read. First you amended the argument by claming "anything specific" not the "anything" in your more »

  • cars

    10 Ways To Boost Your MPG

    ForbesAutos interviewed Wayne Gerdes, a "hypermiler" who can squeeze 84 miles per gallon out of a regular Ford Ranger pickup truck, or 180.1 mpg from a hybrid electric Honda Insight. Here are 10 of his techniques for achieving startling fuel economy:

    10. Turn off the A/C
    9. Install a scangauge
    8. When pulling into a parking lot, try to coast up to the highest point in the lot, so then you can coast out upon exit
    7. If you're idling over 10 seconds, turn off the engine
    6. Driving over the speed limit increases wind resistance, consuming more fuel
    5. Rather than trying to maintain a constant speed, focus on maintaing a constant engine load
    4. Drive like you have no brakes; coast whenever possible and avoid needless braking
    3. Change your air filter yearly
    2. Use the lowest weight oil recommended for your car
    1. Inflate tires to maximum pressure

    We also covered some of Wayne's more unorthodox methods in a previous post, "Potentially Insane Ways To Increase Your Fuel Efficiency."

    The Pursuit of Hypermileage [ForbesAutos]
    (Photo: Chris Strong)

    9:51 AM on Wed Sep 12 2007
    By Ben Popken
    22,182 views, 82 comments

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