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?

Flibster · 28-03-2009, 13:23

I take trips computers with an instant consumption feature as a challenge.

Managed to get my mums 1.something litre Punto into single figures last time I drove it.

Unless they ban large engined vehicles and completely enforce the speed limit with no leniency, I can't think of an easy way to reduce emissions.

Other than CVG's being fitted to all cars... but they're expensive and really quite dull.

AboveTheSalt · 28-03-2009, 13:29

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Originally Posted by phykell

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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.
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What do you think?

Agreed. I would like them to turn red when you are doing too low a MPG and green when you are at or above the claimed MPG.

I believe that there has been research into reading the speed limit from some sort of roadside RFID device and having cars warn you if you are speeding - that would be a nice development as well

LeperousDust · 28-03-2009, 14:21

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Originally Posted by AboveTheSalt

Agreed. I would like them to turn red when you are doing too low a MPG and green when you are at or above the claimed MPG.

I think this would work pretty well with people actually.

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Originally Posted by AboveTheSalt

I believe that there has been research into reading the speed limit from some sort of roadside RFID device and having cars warn you if you are speeding - that would be a nice development as well

People know they're speeding another constant reminder won't make any difference they'd soon learn to ignore it.

Glaucus · 28-03-2009, 14:56

doesn't help me. Got a trip computer and it's averaging 26mpg over the last 8+K

. It's book is 45mpg. Dread to think what I would do to a sporty car.

Reducing emmisions from cars is pointless anyway. The percent you save is nothing in the world scene, especially for the uk.

Untill we see a drive for a real switch in teh power grids world wide. And windturbines aren't a viable alternative. Not in their current form anyway.

Will · 28-03-2009, 15:34

I try and keep my MPG as low as possible most of the time, but sometimes I do try and see if I can keep over 30mpg. In town I'm happy if I get an average of over 22. But it's boring.

AboveTheSalt · 28-03-2009, 15:42

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Originally Posted by LeperousDust

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People know they're speeding another constant reminder won't make any difference they'd soon learn to ignore it.

Not if you operate the bonnet release

iCraig · 28-03-2009, 15:47

I'd unashamedly say I don't care what my MPG is. I didn't buy the car I did to pootle along in luxury, it's to drive and have fun and I know that costs me more in the long run and I'm perfectly fine with it.

Fayshun · 28-03-2009, 16:00

I have no idea (and I don't care) what my mpg is either, my car is a transport solution that's all.

phykell · 28-03-2009, 17:12

You're all young, that's what your problem is

Me, I just think of Gordon Brown leering at me as I fill up my car, knowing I'm paying 71% of the price I pay at the pump, directly into the Government's coffers. That's right, fuel duty is going up *again* on April 1st, and it's certainly no joke.

"At the height of soaring pump prices Brown made a promise during Prime Minister's Questions on July 16th 2008 not to raise fuel duty for a year.

He stated: 'In recognition of the problem people face with petrol, we are freezing duty on petrol for the full year.'

Brown broke this promise in December 2008 when he added 2 pence per litre to fuel duty to offset the reduction of VAT to 15% - a move which angered UK hauliers who are able to claim fuel VAT back, but not fuel duty.

He is set to break the promise for a second time on April 1st when fuel duty on unleaded and diesel will rise 1.84 pence per litre. Including the additional 15% VAT on top this will make the rise at the pumps around 2 pence per litre.

The Treasury have said that the only time further changes to fuel duty can take place are at the next Budget – which has been postponed from March until April 22nd, after the duty rise comes in."

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? __________________

28-03-2009, 13:23	#2
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	I take trips computers with an instant consumption feature as a challenge. Managed to get my mums 1.something litre Punto into single figures last time I drove it. Unless they ban large engined vehicles and completely enforce the speed limit with no leniency, I can't think of an easy way to reduce emissions. Other than CVG's being fitted to all cars... but they're expensive and really quite dull. __________________

28-03-2009, 14:56	#5
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	doesn't help me. Got a trip computer and it's averaging 26mpg over the last 8+K . It's book is 45mpg. Dread to think what I would do to a sporty car. Reducing emmisions from cars is pointless anyway. The percent you save is nothing in the world scene, especially for the uk. Untill we see a drive for a real switch in teh power grids world wide. And windturbines aren't a viable alternative. Not in their current form anyway. __________________

28-03-2009, 15:34	#6
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I try and keep my MPG as low as possible most of the time, but sometimes I do try and see if I can keep over 30mpg. In town I'm happy if I get an average of over 22. But it's boring. __________________ *No No!*

28-03-2009, 15:47	#8
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	I'd unashamedly say I don't care what my MPG is. I didn't buy the car I did to pootle along in luxury, it's to drive and have fun and I know that costs me more in the long run and I'm perfectly fine with it. __________________

28-03-2009, 16:00	#9
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	I have no idea (and I don't care) what my mpg is either, my car is a transport solution that's all. __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

28-03-2009, 17:12	#10
phykell Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 833	You're all young, that's what your problem is Me, I just think of Gordon Brown leering at me as I fill up my car, knowing I'm paying 71% of the price I pay at the pump, directly into the Government's coffers. That's right, fuel duty is going up again on April 1st, and it's certainly no joke. "At the height of soaring pump prices Brown made a promise during Prime Minister's Questions on July 16th 2008 not to raise fuel duty for a year. He stated: 'In recognition of the problem people face with petrol, we are freezing duty on petrol for the full year.' Brown broke this promise in December 2008 when he added 2 pence per litre to fuel duty to offset the reduction of VAT to 15% - a move which angered UK hauliers who are able to claim fuel VAT back, but not fuel duty. He is set to break the promise for a second time on April 1st when fuel duty on unleaded and diesel will rise 1.84 pence per litre. Including the additional 15% VAT on top this will make the rise at the pumps around 2 pence per litre. The Treasury have said that the only time further changes to fuel duty can take place are at the next Budget – which has been postponed from March until April 22nd, after the duty rise comes in." __________________