Reducing emissions?

phykell · 28-03-2009, 10:02

I don't know about you but my car has a trip computer and ever since I bought the car, I've been much more aware about the MPG I'm getting. It even helps me on the motorway when I'm doing 70-odd as you can back off the throttle and still maintain your speed. It also shows how much fule is wasted during strong acceleration. It's definitely changed the way I drive and my pocket (and the environment) is better off for it.

I now believe it would be a positive idea to force car manufacturers to include a trip computer on all cars, and place them in an easily visible position. It would cost only a slight bit more (economies of scale) but I'm sure it would make people change their driving style, slow down and perhaps even save a few lives/injuries and I'm sure it would reduce fuel usage and lower emissions overall.

Wha do you think?

28-03-2009, 10:02	#1
phykell Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 833	Reducing emissions? I don't know about you but my car has a trip computer and ever since I bought the car, I've been much more aware about the MPG I'm getting. It even helps me on the motorway when I'm doing 70-odd as you can back off the throttle and still maintain your speed. It also shows how much fule is wasted during strong acceleration. It's definitely changed the way I drive and my pocket (and the environment) is better off for it. I now believe it would be a positive idea to force car manufacturers to include a trip computer on all cars, and place them in an easily visible position. It would cost only a slight bit more (economies of scale) but I'm sure it would make people change their driving style, slow down and perhaps even save a few lives/injuries and I'm sure it would reduce fuel usage and lower emissions overall. Wha do you think? __________________