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Economy Driving: The Next Time You Get Gas (1993)

This video demonstrates the techniques of economy driving: how to reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions, and minimize wear and tear on your car. I produced it independently for educational purposes while working as an instructor for an international driving school.

The bulk of it covers "things you can do to your car" and "things you can do to your driving" to gain greater efficiency. It also briefly touches on alternative modes of transportation and choosing an efficient vehicle.

It culminates with a comparison test of "normal" vs. efficient driving, using a Cadillac Seville V8 as a test vehicle (for its trip computer) over a fixed city and highway route. In the test, efficiency gains of 27% and 23.5% respectively are achieved, using the techniques described. (Note: MPG figures in the video are imperial, not U.S.)


This movie is part of the collection: Open Source Movies

Audio/Visual: sound, color
Keywords: driving; fuel economy; mpg
Contact Information: http://www.MetroMPG.com

Creative Commons license: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs

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Reviewer: iburnh2o - - September 7, 2006
Subject: some things never change
Still great basic info for the mileage inclinded. Take it a step futher by going to mpgresearch.com and fueleconomytips.com

Reviewer: amistars - - December 25, 2005
Subject: still timely info
Although this video is 12 years old the info seems very timely. You can get updated info from the producers website metrompg.com or gasbuddy.com

It was entertaining, comprehensive and well done.

Thanks, Bill

Segments

Part 1 - Introduction

Part 2 - Alternative transportation

Part 3 - Choosing an efficient vehicle

Part 4 - Efficiency - things you can do to your car

- Maintenance
- Tire pressure
- Roof racks
- Ventilation
- Junk in your trunk
- Block heater

Part 5 - Efficiency - things you can do to your driving

- Combine trips
- Idling
- Acceleration
- Speed
- Hills
- Conserve momentum

Part 6 - Comparison test - "normal" vs. efficient driving

Part 7 - Credits

More info: www.metrompg.com