Recently the BS-o-meter of many forum members was tripped by a guy claiming to get 110 mpg out of his 1987 Ford Mustang. Though the claim seems a little ridiculous, and I think most people would be quick to dismiss it, the fact that it’s getting some media attention warrants a debunking.
The first thing […]

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Gen-I Matrix/Vibe:
+ FE vs. Cargo and Passenger Capacity
+ Fun to Drive (especially handling)
+ Added Feature Content
- Uncomfortable Driving Position
- Hodgepodge of Toyota and GM Parts
- Spartan Interior
“New United Motor Manufacturing Inc.” or NUMMI is printed on stickers under the hood. What’s up with that?
That’s the name given the to the GM/Toyota joint venture in […]

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Who says racing has nothing to do with fuel economy? Honestly, I was rather shocked to hear about the prominence of hypermiling techniques in racing, especially NASCAR. Perhaps the revolution is hitting home with more people than the news would lead us to believe. Here’s the word direct from Earnhardt and ESPN:
Knowing the race was […]

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This post is part of a series on basic ecodriving techniques, intended to expound upon a more basic description in order to make them more accessible as well as put them in the context of safety and practicality. 
Reducing your speed is one of the simplest things you can do to increase fuel economy.  Keep […]

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+ Best Domestic Midsize FE
+ Comfortable Ride for all Passengers
+ Easy, yet Fun to Drive
- Keeps Getting Bigger Every Re-design (how many more times do I have to write this)?
- Low Quality of Interior Parts / Assembly
- Low Resale due to Fleet Sales
Introduction: If you’re familiar with my reviews, you know that I absolutely love […]

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Real World Review: 2009 Toyota Corolla LE
+ Super Efficient
+ Expected Reliability
+ Handling
- Keeps Getting Bigger Every Re-design (how many times do I have to write this)?
- Low-quality interior feel
- Painful Seating Position in lower-end models
Introduction: The 10th Generation, 2009 Corolla is already out, and it was ripe for the picking. It’s rare anymore to find […]

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This post is part of a series on basic hypermiling techniques, intended to expound upon a more basic description in order to make them more accessible as well as put them in the context of safety and practicality.
Lets face it, this is about as basic as it gets. You’re not going to get […]

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This post is part of a series on basic hypermiling techniques, intended to expound upon a more basic description in order to make them more accessible as well as put them in the context of safety and practicality.
Driving without brakes (DWB) always makes me think of some run away roller coaster ride. You […]

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Last week I spent some time with GM discussing their new HCCI technology. After taking their test vehicle, a Saturn Aura, for a test spin, I was very impressed with the heads up display (HUD) that kept track of whether the car was in HCCI or SI mode. Upon returning to the conference room, […]

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Recently, Darin, the other founder of EcoModder, and a few other members got their hands dirty compiling a master list of hypermiling tips to serve as a reference for everyone interested in getting better mileage. This list took a lot of work, and certainly isn’t complete, but I wouldn’t be out of line in suggesting […]

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