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Re: CD Article: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
« Reply #20 on: June 25, 2007, 10:51:35 pm »
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
« Reply #21 on: June 27, 2007, 01:26:22 pm »
Quote from: H-IMA on June 25, 2007, 10:34:50 pm
The reason why hypermiling became popular with hybrids is that hybrid tech cars implement "drive-by-wire" control systems. For example, it is much easier to adjust throttle input in minute amounts and see the immediate feeback on their instruments. 

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Also, I should state that hypermiling is NOT about driving like granny as some folks like to say.   It is about driving a little smarter with safety as a primary goal, and FE as the secondary.

If "hypermiling" is about safety, not fuel mileage, then

(1)  Why isn't it called "hyper-safetying"?

(2)  why does it involve continually watching digital readouts instead of, you know, where you're going?  Seems to me that staring at your dashboard whenever you step on the gas isn't very safe.

(3)  Why do you need those instruments to do it properly?  Instant feedback regarding minute throttle adjustments has nothing to do with road safety.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
« Reply #22 on: June 27, 2007, 06:38:27 pm »
Quote from: Mitlov on June 27, 2007, 01:26:22 pm
(3)  Why do you need those instruments to do it properly?  Instant feedback regarding minute throttle adjustments has nothing to do with road safety.
I heard the CIA is working hard to interface their genital electrodes with the hybrid computer control system so the driver can know exactly what is happening at all times. Gives a whole new meaning to drive by wire. :P Look for it on eBay later this year and remember to specify inny or an outty model when ordering  ;D
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
« Reply #24 on: June 29, 2007, 01:44:49 pm »
Quote from: Leviathan on June 27, 2007, 06:38:27 pm
Quote from: Mitlov on June 27, 2007, 01:26:22 pm
(3)  Why do you need those instruments to do it properly?  Instant feedback regarding minute throttle adjustments has nothing to do with road safety.
I heard the CIA is working hard to interface their genital electrodes with the hybrid computer control system so the driver can know exactly what is happening at all times. Gives a whole new meaning to drive by wire. :P Look for it on eBay later this year and remember to specify inny or an outty model when ordering  ;D
Yeah - well I heard that they're gonna test it out first in the next Bond film - You Only Drive Once.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
« Reply #25 on: June 30, 2007, 01:22:24 pm »
...fack back in 1765...i installed a "vacuum guage" in my manifold (the precursor of the above GIZMOS) it registered green.yellow or RED depending on the vacuum ya sucked!!! as U pushed the Accelerator...........i was getting 50mpg...why did i do it
 they were on sale and looked KOOL...after 1 day i aimed fer RED.....every time.... :rofl:
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