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re: How to Improve Fuel Economy by Hypermiling

DotMom — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:25:14 GMT

If you can stand driving with no air conditioning and the windows up, hyermile all day long, but air on low is less of a drain on fuel consumption than the drag created by having the windows down.

re: How to Improve Fuel Economy by Hypermiling

admin — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:45:27 GMT

Samson - That is a good question. The tips at the top refer to basic ways to improve fuel economy. Whereas the lower section with the "no max A/C" advice is for hypermiling, where even negligible gains are welcomed in the pursuit of maximum mpg.

re: How to Improve Fuel Economy by Hypermiling

Samson Brownburg — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:30:32 GMT

This is an excellent article as far as cutting down on gas consumption with simple techniques. Thanks for writing it.

I did have a question though. In the top section under air conditioning you said that the difference was found to be negligible between rolling down windows and using A/C, but then at the bottom you say “Never use A/C on maximum. If possible, leave the windows up and A/C off.” What should one do?

I like the parking lot tip too because not only may it save a bit of gas over time it is also exercise that adds up as well!

I would recommend you look into car shipping, and its fuel efficiency ratings compared to driving across country. I’d be interested to see what you find. A good place to start is this site in run into the other day doing some comparative research of my own: www.americanautoshipping.com.

re: Update: Chevrolet Volt development

Ralph ormsbee — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:35:36 GMT

This is a very good thing, the electic car. This car will go over big. I just wish you could get it out sooner. But thanks for the work and a car that will do so many things for us and the United States in the future.

And the dam unions get away with far too much, and I thank you for taken them on. You must have contrcts with axle for suppling the goods you get from them. The union has caused that supply to be stopped. shouldn't you sue them. I think that you should put out your parts deals with a lot of small business and start breaking up this killing you every time you get ahead, and every time the democrates are running for office and set up failure in the economy for their own benefit. Also I think you should take the federal Government to court for passing laws that give favor to the unions to take over privte companies and take the normal rights of the companies to hire and fire, and to lay off with out pay, and to be able to have a free hand to chalange the compution on a business level, which the Government has take free trade from you. Good luck with everything and Gods speed in all of your adventures. Rally the people behind you.

re: Gas is the new car incentive

JCook — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:14:43 GMT

This is a bold move by Chrysler and I commend them for having the courage to make it. If I was in the market for a new vehicle I would strongly consider looking at a Chrysler product, especially if I was looking at a larger less fuel efficient model.

re: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ sedan gets new 4-cyl.

TOMMYb — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:25:42 GMT

Does Chevy not realize the 2.4 liter four in the Acura TSX produces 200 horsepower and nets 21/30 city/highway mileage? C'mon.

re: 2009 Scion xB and tC prices

Sandi O — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:38:29 GMT

Thanks for the info. My daughter graduates in '09 and the dealer couldn't tell me if '09 was going to be greatly changed over the '08. It would be kinda cute to get her the '09 since she'll be the class of '09 lol!

We'll wait 'til next year as we originally planned!

re: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ sedan gets new 4-cyl.

Dave — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:32:28 GMT

Great news.

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re: Sneak peek: Updated 2009 Audi A3

Earl — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:49:30 GMT

the new audi 2009 is one of the nicest cars coming out. It is a smokin' new car

re: Kia KOUP concept delivers powerful promise

Massey — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:54:55 GMT

Nicely put. I'd definitely like to drive that. Kia's always been a price point car so it's good for them to show they can compete on a performance level. Look forward to this coming to life.

re: Kia KOUP concept delivers powerful promise

TOMMYb — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:51:31 GMT

I agree - it looks like a beefed up Civic but it's cool to see Kia stepping up their game.

re: Audi TT TDI diesel – 50 mpg

Garrick — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:02:50 GMT

Yes, Audi, pretty please bring a diesel TT to the USA!

re: Revolutionary Dash Express GPS on sale

vitoc — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:26:16 GMT

So it looks a little expensive initially but with free updates and the real time traffic info it may be a must have for anyone who's in the delivery business

re: Unveiled: Saleen S5S Raptor supercar

Mac Demere — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:24:06 GMT

Steve apparently didn't look into the copyright on the name Raptor. Mosler made (makes?) the Raptor. I know, we won the 24 Hours of Nelson in it twice.

re: Sold! Ford sells Jaguar, Land Rover to Tata

Jcook — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:13:21 GMT

Kind of ironic that an Indian firm is now the owner of the two premier "British" automotive brands.