Somewhat OT but interesting: quantitative analysis of driving habits and their effect on fuel economy

[open.seas at verizon.net (Chris)]

Can I see a show of hands of all the people who are going to change 
their driving habits and tip toe along the road?

Chris

Mike Smith wrote:
> Saw something like this on Motorweek about two months ago.  They had
> two identical cars being driven in the same conditions but one had an
> aggresive driver while the other did not.
> 
> City driving wasn't much different, but I think the difference in fuel
> economy on highway driving was like 30% or more.
> 
> Maintaining a decent speed, not jumping on it or braking a lot can
> really make a difference.
> 
> I got great mileage coming home from Cincy.
> 
> On 7/17/06, Jim Jarrett <jarrett@rpa.net> wrote:
>> http://www.omninerd.com/2006/07/16/articles/57
>>
>> Pretty good read.
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