Since my wife has been driving a Xebra to work for about a year and a half, she's learned to keep an eye on the DrainBrain (now called CycleAnalyst) and on the recently installed PakTrakr. Both units display amperage and she's learned to become a bit lighter on the electron pedal. That includes coasting to red lights, a major change in driving for her. The other day, she had to drive the Scion xA and told me she missed the feedback from the instruments.
I've since installed a ScanGauge in the xA. It provides instantaneous mpg figures, among other useful tidbits. We have not driven the vehicle to a fill-up yet, but expect a fifteen to twenty percent improvement in economy, due to the feedback. My friend has recently become a dealer for the ScanGauge and cannot get them in fast enough. I don't worry overmuch about the tailgaters, as they are enjoying improved fuel economy from following me or my wife, usually without realizing it. A bumper sticker saying as much might not go over well though. The Xebra has a great wide flat back end, perfect for bumper stickers, but my wife does not want to be a social statement. The Gizmo tapers to the rear wheel, not much billboard space there. fred daytona beach, fl ----- Original Message ---- From: Michael Clark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 5:07:02 PM Subject: [FLEAA] mass EV ignorance Michael, It is not just the EV clubs and conversions that will stick it to Detroit. We need to also tap into the "Gas Pump Rage" (or in some cases despair) and get the word out that the public really has some alternatives to the "Status Quo". Just be ready to realize that most folks are not blessed with the Time Talent or Tenacity to achieve what we are planning to do. Thanks, John I totally agree, John. Just my commute to work for 40 miles PROVES this. I drive an ICE (the hybrid the wife keeps ;( ) 80 miles a day. I never go over 55 and try to stay at 50 even on 275 in tampa. I slow down for the red lights, cuz whats the point of rushing to just stop at the light? I am tailgated, mocked (I can see them in the mirror making all kinds of hand gestures), and treated like an abnormality. By driving this way I get 30 miles per gallon. If I drive the way they are driving I get 20 mpg. It really looks like gas needs to get to 10 dollars a gallon before people with finally slow down to conserve fuel or seriously consider EVs.
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