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Soup · 30 Oct 2008, 07:59 am

Auto Loan Daily - Ford Smart Gauge Will Teach Gas Saving Techniques to Drivers

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Ford Smart Gauge Will Teach Gas Saving Techniques to Drivers
Wednesday, 29 October 2008 08:29

Hypermiling is a new kind of motor-sport. Instead of focusing on speed, hypermilers see just how much gas mileage they can squeeze out of their vehicles. Hypermiling can be as much fun as other motor-sports and Ford has unveiled new technology aimed at getting more consumers in on the fun. The 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids will feature a “Smart Gauge” dedicated to coaching gas saving driving techniques.

vette12 · 30 Oct 2008, 02:39 pm

hypermilers are annoying as shit to drive behind.

and I call bullshit on the part " Hypermiling can be as much fun as other motor-sports ".
driving turtle speed and coasting in miles before stoplights/signs is boooooring.

****ing Ford.

DriftingRz · 30 Oct 2008, 02:49 pm

ive been doing that since i started driving manuals... when nobody is behind me ill throw that shit in a higher gear and cruise at like 1000rpm. hahaha back when i had my pos nissan that i didnt care about.. but i always throw the manuals in neutral a few hundred feet before getting to top of a hill. im still doing speedlimit by time i hit the top then all that kinetic energy will get me like 25mph over the limit when i start rolling down the other side and roll for a mile or 2... ive got it timed out for my neighborhood. pull in the neighborhood and do 23mph as im passin the 1st mailbox. then straight down into neutral. it gives me enough speed to make it around the turn up a hill. and down the hill. and if i dont come to a complete stop i can make a turn and another into my driveway.. hahaha ballin

Soup · 31 Oct 2008, 03:53 am

When I delivered pizza, there was one spot in town I could coast for a mile or so if I got all greenlights. I get a huge sense of accomplishment when I drive pretty quick (even by south florida standards) around town and still get 2 mpg over my car's city rating just because I know to stomp the gas and short shift.

01mmmz28 · 31 Oct 2008, 05:40 am

ford needs to teach their customers how to save gas, hell...they have some of the worst fuel economy cars/trucks, them and dodge.

30 Oct 2008, 02:39 pm	#2 (permalink)
vette12 Veteran Tremekian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: HAHAHAHAHAHA Posts: 3,654 vette12's Gallery	Re: Ford Smart Gauge Will Teach Gas Saving Techniques to Drivers hypermilers are annoying as shit to drive behind. and I call bullshit on the part " Hypermiling can be as much fun as other motor-sports ". driving turtle speed and coasting in miles before stoplights/signs is boooooring. ****ing Ford. __________________ K&N filter with modified lid, 52mm TB, ported plenum, Edelbrock High Flo runners, Lingenfelter manifold, ported aluminum heads, Custom grind camshaft by DRM, Roller rockers at 1.5, High flow stainless valves, high perf springs, chrome moly rods, high volume fuel pump, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, MSD ignition, LT ceramic coated headers, full stainless exhaust out straight pipes, All that and it still won't beat an LS1.

30 Oct 2008, 02:49 pm	#3 (permalink)
DriftingRz Obsessed Tremekian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gone Fishin' Posts: 8,457 DriftingRz's Gallery	Re: Ford Smart Gauge Will Teach Gas Saving Techniques to Drivers ive been doing that since i started driving manuals... when nobody is behind me ill throw that shit in a higher gear and cruise at like 1000rpm. hahaha back when i had my pos nissan that i didnt care about.. but i always throw the manuals in neutral a few hundred feet before getting to top of a hill. im still doing speedlimit by time i hit the top then all that kinetic energy will get me like 25mph over the limit when i start rolling down the other side and roll for a mile or 2... ive got it timed out for my neighborhood. pull in the neighborhood and do 23mph as im passin the 1st mailbox. then straight down into neutral. it gives me enough speed to make it around the turn up a hill. and down the hill. and if i dont come to a complete stop i can make a turn and another into my driveway.. hahaha ballin __________________ The Second Amendment: The only amendment that can save us from the zombies!

31 Oct 2008, 03:53 am	#4 (permalink)
Soup Veteran Tremekian Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,193 Soup's Gallery	Re: Ford Smart Gauge Will Teach Gas Saving Techniques to Drivers When I delivered pizza, there was one spot in town I could coast for a mile or so if I got all greenlights. I get a huge sense of accomplishment when I drive pretty quick (even by south florida standards) around town and still get 2 mpg over my car's city rating just because I know to stomp the gas and short shift.

31 Oct 2008, 05:40 am	#5 (permalink)
01mmmz28 Obsessed Tremekian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Put'n my giggity in Burghs moms cornhole Posts: 7,473 01mmmz28's Gallery	Re: Ford Smart Gauge Will Teach Gas Saving Techniques to Drivers ford needs to teach their customers how to save gas, hell...they have some of the worst fuel economy cars/trucks, them and dodge. __________________ I own the brits, and I'll sell you one for $20.

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