Morning Buzz for Friday 3/14/08 - Driving “Green” = Saving “Green?”

Today’s buzz comes to us from an article in The Denver Post. The Post reported on a pilot program in Denver aimed at helping drivers track their driving habits to learn how to use less gas. The idea is a change in driving habits can lead to reduced fuel consumption.

This topic is of interest to me, and judging by the responses posted on the gas prices blog from a few days ago… it may be of interest to you, too.

The Denver Post article says the program involves an acceleration meter and wireless technology used to monitor how a driver starts and stops the car… and it measures idling time. 400 volunteer drivers will have access to personal websites to chart their ability to drive efficiently compared to others.

Here’s a link to the article: http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_8552358

Post your thoughts!

Posted by on 03/14 at 03:08 AM

Sounds like a waste of $400,000.00 to me.
How many people will actually change their driving habits as a result of this study? Not many would be my guess. I’d rather see the money spent on developing an alternate source of fuel.
They need to find a way to make fuel out of pine cones. I’d be one rich dude. Good topics this week, Lyra. I’ve enjoyed.

Posted by  on  03/14  at  10:47 AM

Thanks, Mr. Mookie.  I think I might change my driving habits if it would save me a significant amount of money on gasoline.  But, fuel from pine cones.. there’s an eco-friendly idea! smile

Posted by  on  03/14  at  10:57 AM

Where’s Wolf been this week?
I’m a little concerned about my howling friend?

Posted by  on  03/14  at  11:00 AM

Wolf is still alive and well..

I’m still building that horse mansion..and drinking a beer or two…cases….depending on what troubles I encounter that day..

Ya’ll dont worry about me..worse thing that has happened to me since we last spoke..was my cell phone passed away..then to make matters worse..my wife got me an even better one..with a bluetooth..I cant win for losing..

I’m even on a plan…if you are on Verizon..it dont cost anything to call cell to cell…dont that suck…

I’m sitting up on top of a 2 story barn with my whole network standing around with me all day..and I still have to crawl down to get more stuff..they wont work..they dont drink beer..they are totally useless…but they are always there if I need them..

I’m almost done with the barn and have started framing the stalls…my wife says this barn and horse stalls has to look like our house..same color..same trim..vinyl siding..high dollar shingles..even the same shutters..and a 1 1/2 acre corral..

When I get done with this project..she wants a 3 rail white country fence around the entire property..

The good news in all of this is..I cant live forever..I gotta die sooner or later..so if my wife starts sweet talking one of ya’ll..chances are I didnt make it..and she wants you to finish this damn barn..wink

Posted by  on  03/14  at  09:10 PM

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