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To: i-node who wrote (404642)	8/6/2008 9:28:01 AM
From: Alighieri	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1571898

This is true -- I usually have what you'd call a heavy foot. But my car has an efficiency "meter" in it, and when I really make an effort, by following it, I can make a significant change in mileage (maybe 1mpg). In the end, it is too much hassle, but I've tried it a few times. I can easily improve mileage by 20% or more by driving consciously to save gas...things like no sudden acceleration, or coasting to a red light or slowing traffic ahead, or not charging up a hill...most things to avoid using the breaks or plowing the pedal, both of which waste energy......and I don't necessarily have to drive slow on the highway...65 to 70. ...I routinely get 4mpg improvement... I find that cruise control doesn't help me in hilly countryside I would suggest that a national campaign to educate people or raise their cousciousness on such techniques would pay off nicely. Al

To: i-node who wrote (404642)	8/6/2008 12:34:58 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1571898

David, one reason why people drive so aggressively is because of traffic. Two examples: a) If you accelerated "gradually" as you merged onto California's highways, I guarantee you that someone will swerve to dodge you. b) After staying stuck in traffic for extended periods of time, people become very impatient and try to make up for it by driving more aggressively, myself included. With everyone in a "hurry" these days, telling people to slow down and take it easy requires that we all adopt a less hectic lifestyle. Tenchusatsu