“Also on moderate hills, if you can keep the pedal steady and bleed off some speed to reach the top, this saves quite a bit compared to maintaining your speed exactly.”
Years ago I kept the cruise control on while on the highway thinking it would give me the best MPG. Wrong. It’s OK for straight and level. I found that slowing loosing some speed going up a grade then slowing getting back up to speed on the downhill side gave better fuel economy in hilly areas.
“I agree with above, and i've done some of that for fun, coasting letting off early etc. But I'm careful not to do it with other cars behind me, I a line of traffic, and idiot trying to hypermile can cause problems and really hold up traffic.“
Yes, you have to be considerate of others and keep up to speed (more or less) unless you are alone or at least in the “slow” lane.
“Not many people can drive this speed and keep their sanity.” (The speed limit).
It is unfortunate that people are always in a rush. Perhaps they can reduce their blood pressure medication if they were able to take life down a notch.
“While, yes, there are habits that you can form that can have your vehicle running more efficiently. When you buy a loaded Expedition, you aren't very concerned about fuel efficiency.”
Let me first apologize but as I am getting older I find myself less able to withstand bashing without commenting. This comment bugs me. Let me say that I have previously bought the least expensive, least “loaded” SUVs all my life. They were all only as big as needed for my usage. This player knows nothing about my usage, needs nor desires. As a naturalist I try better than most to properly recycle, turn on only those lights I am currently using, properly maintain my yard and the preserve area that surrounds me. I do the best to save fuels in the cars that are my hobby. Yes, I am a home body. I do not get on airplanes, fly to distant areas to then get on a bus to a remote area to then canoe for a day. And then return. Who uses more energy? If it bothers you that much live out of your office or very close, instead of commuting. Walk, don’t drive. And certainly never go on a vacation that is more than 2 miles from your home. You cannot change the other person, only yourself. Are YOU really doing the Very Best a person can do to conserve energy?
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