[LINK] OT Re: american engineering

[Jan Whitaker]

At 02:05 AM 29/07/2008, stephen at melbpc.org.au wrote:
>Detriot's peak-oil engineering hi-tech response .. turn your engines off

I read about a concept called - hypermileage. People who use this 
driving technique, including shutting off engines a traffic lights 
and coasting whenever possible, and using a special type of oil, are 
increasing their liters/kms or miles/gallon by large amounts. There 
quite a few google hits on the term.

I'm doing my bit by reducing my driving, keeping my central heating 
off as much as possible, and using the sunlight to warm up the house 
in the mornings when it's sunny. Last night was the first night this 
winter that I left the heater to run over the night because it was 
going to be below freezing out here in the burbs. This former Arizona 
gal has well and  truly acclimated. I'll be all set for the next ice-age.

Jan



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