How to Drive Like Your Wallet Depends on it!

Late for class?• Speeding to campus• Look for a parking spot• Parking lot full

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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

Other Problems

• Environmental damage from oil production• Tailpipe emissions• More roads

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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)

So what could you do?• Choose your next vehicle wisely

– Fuel Efficient– Practical– Aerodynamic Expensive!

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In the meantime…

• Driving Sensibly• Hypermiling• Eco-modding

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Easy to learn!Money saver!

The Basics• Slow down on the highway• Check your tire pressure• Maintain your car• Remove extra weight

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Hypermiling

Hypermiling is the act of driving using techniques that maximize fuel

economy.

Hypermiling

1. Know your fuel economy1. Check after every fillup2. Use an instant FE device

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Pays for itself!

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

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!

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

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Patience = $$

Ecomodding

Modifying a vehicle for enhanced fuel efficiency

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

We’ve been doing this for years!

Chevy VoltFord Pinto

(Modified by Car and Driver)

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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

Ecomodding•Weight Reduction•Smooth hubcaps•Truck bed cover•Reducing Drag

Photos (left) Courtesy of ecomodder.com

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Hypermiling & Ecomodding

• Safety first• Check local regulations• Try new techniques in empty parking lots

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Questions?