Go Hypermiling Podcast

Type: Audio
Hosts: Kacey Green, Jud Engles and Mike Sirach
Recorded: January 10, 2010
Music: Al Philpp and The Woo Team - The Experimental Album II - Awakening
Runtime: 20 min : 55 sec
Moderating: Kacey Green
Technique: Grill Blocking
Main Topics: Jud’s NAIAS Crushes, Mike’s NAIAS interests,  & Kacey’s NAIAS Prospects
Sponsors: CleanMPG, Hybrid Canada, & Midlands Hybrid | Enginer PHEV Systems, We Use Coupons 

Kacey, Jud, & Mike look forward to the North American International Auto Show.

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#30 Special! - Go Hypermiling!

Go Hypermiling Podcast

Type: Audio
Hosts: Kacey Green, Manuel Santos and Wayne Gerdes
Recorded: October 11, 2009
Music: The Wire - Dan-O at DanoSongs.com
Runtime: 38 min : 0 sec
Moderating: Kacey Green
Technique: Speed Limits
Main Topics: Ethanol-free gas becoming popular, Ford’s EcoBoost is turning technology into awards and the Chevrolet Caprice to make a comeback as a Police Cruiser.

Sponsors: CleanMPG, Hybrid Canada, & Midlands Hybrid | Enginer PHEV Systems, Sunshine Toyota in Winnipeg, Palmetto Horse and Hound

For our technique segment, Wayne teaches us about how speed limits are an effective means of increasing fuel economy and safety.

Next, a special topic should give us all a reason to celebrate - Traffic Fatalities are at a record lows!

Kacey then goes into detail about E10 fuel and the problems it has caused. Many stations around the country are selling now selling non-ethanol laced gasoline because of it.

Manuel tells us about Ford’s EcoBoost technology being recognized for its innovation that has the potential to change the world.

For those of us not familiar with EcoBoost, this system uses turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to boost engine output, reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency by as much as 20 percent.

Finally Wayne tells us about Chevrolet’s Caprice comeback with a police cruiser variant in 2011. It is a modern, full-size, rear-drive sedan offered with either a V8 or V6 engine and a whole host of specialized equipment and features. More importantly, will it or should it stand a chance with a future of $4.00 or more gasoline prices?

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#17 Booze Boost & a Behemoth - Go Hypermiling!

Go Hypermiling Podcast

Type: Audio
Hosts: Kacey Green, Manuel Santos and Wayne Gerdes
Recorded: October 4, 2009
Music: Thievery Corporation - DC 3000
Runtime: 36 min : 0 sec
Moderating: Kacey Green
Technique: Basic Setup
Main Topics: The Deadly Silence of the Electric Car, 2010 Prius III Prices on the Rise, Jack Rickard Leads the Quest for the Ultimate BEV
Sponsors: CleanMPG, Hybrid Canada, & Midlands Hybrid | Enginer PHEV Systems, Sunshine Toyota in Winnipeg, Palmetto Horse and Hound

First for our technique segment, Wayne teaches us about basic setup of our vehicles.

Next, Kacey has a surprise for us in the form of the pre-production CR-Z Concept car. We note the 6MT (6 speed Manual Transmission). We discussed engine sizes and fuel economy potential for the final version of the car. Kacey drops the thought provoking nugget that perhaps this car may have a dual clutched sequential transmission.

Kacey then brings us the news that folks are again trying to “bell the hybrids”; busybodies are again targeting hybrid cars and their owners with the misguided notion that the vehicles are too quiet and they absolutely have to stick their hooks into these cars and trucks. 

Manuel tells us about Jack Rickard and his pursuit of building the world’s best battery electric vehicle.

Finally Wayne tells us what’s happening in the world of the Prius 3G. Toyota has finally released details on the Prius I and pricing. I describe their efforts as trying to create an Insight competitor pricewise and failing miserably giving us a fat stripped down car that the typical Prius owner isn’t interested in. We discuss what this car means for fleets, and tinkerers, as well as try and decide if real people will be able to get their hands on this mythical unicorn. 

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#16 Silence is Golden - Go Hypermiling!

Go Hypermiling Podcast

Type: Audio
Hosts: Kacey Green, Manuel Santos and Wayne Gerdes
Recorded: September 27, 2009
Music: The Rapture - Sister Saviour (Blackstrobe Remix)
Runtime: 26 min : 29 sec
Moderating: Kacey Green
Technique: FAS (Forced Auto Stop)
Main Topics: Battle of the Titan’s and sometimes the favorite does not win…, Is the family sedan history? and 1959 Chevy Bel Air hit by 2009 Malibu.
Sponsors: CleanMPG, Hybrid Canada, & Midlands Hybrid | Enginer PHEV Systems, Sunshine Toyota in Winnipeg, Palmetto Horse and Hound

First up, Wayne describes the technique of FAS’ing on the go or at a standstill.

Next up, Kacey tells us that in the “Battle of the Titan’s, sometimes the favorite does not win…”

Manuel then discusses “Is the family sedan history?”

Finally Wayne describes how a “1959 Chevy Bel Air is crashed into a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu - He’s Dead Jim!”

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#15 Dump the Clunker - Go Hypermiling!

Update on Oct 16, 2009 at 21:08 by Kacey Green

We promised we’d post the race videos from YouTube:

 

Pre-Qualification round:
 

 Race!:

 

 Hope you like it!

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Update on Oct 18, 2009 at 16:49 by Kacey Green

We also forgot the video of the crash of the two Chevrolets.

Go Hypermiling Podcast

Type: Audio
Hosts: Kacey Green, Manuel Santos and Wayne Gerdes
Recorded: September 20, 2009
Music: Spoon - Revenge!
Runtime: 29 min : 19 sec
Moderating: Kacey Green
Technique: Threading the Needle

Main Topics: Toyota decides to continue with Nickel after Plug-in Prius Test, In a heavy downpour, a young driver loses control and her life and Ford improves the European Focus Econetic even further.

Sponsors: CleanMPG, Hybrid Canada, & Midlands Hybrid | Enginer PHEV Systems, Sound Proof Foam, Midlands Honda

First up, Wayne describes the technique of Threading the Needle or maintaining momentum though a left turn even with traffic.

Next up, Manuel tells us that “Toyota has decided to continue with Nickel after Li-Ion equipped Plug-in Prius was tested.”

Kacey then describes “In a heavy downpour, a young driver loses control and her life.”

Finally Wayne describes how ”Ford has improved the European Focus ECOnetic even further.”

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#14 Nickel vs. Lithium - Go Hypermiling!

Go Hypermiling PodcastType: Audio  
Hosts: Kacey Green, Manuel Santos, Wayne Gerdes and our Special Guest Dan Kroushl
Recorded: September 13 2009 Music: Paul Westerberg - Looking Up In Heaven
Runtime: 44 min : 22 sec
Moderating: Kacey Green
Technique: NICE-On

Main Topics: All-new Ford designed and built 6.7L diesel for the 2011 Ford SuperDuty, When round and black becomes lean and green, and The Enginer - Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV Conversion System.

Sponsors: CleanMPG, Hybrid Canada, & Midlands Hybrid | Enginer PHEV Systems Scangauges, Sound Proof Foam, Midlands Honda

First up, Wayne describes the technique of NICE-On or letting the engine idle vs. fuel cut, engine braking and the AT.

Next up, we discuss the upcoming Ford 6.7L PowerStroke turbo-diesel engine scheduled for the 2011 Ford SuperDuty with Manuel.

Wayne then talks about the TireRack article “When Round and Black becomes Mean and Green“ using a multitude of tires on Prius-II’s. The tires were tested for Fuel Economy, wet and dry traction plus braking distances.

Our special guest, Dan Kroushl goes into great detail about the Enginer PHEV conversion he installed into his own 2004 Toyota Prius-II.

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#13: Round vs. Round - Go Hypermiling!

Go Hypermiling PodcastType: Audio
Hosts: Kacey Green & Manuel Santos
Recorded: September 7, 2009 Music: Le Tigre - Fake French
Runtime: 30 min : 47 sec
Moderating: Kacey Green
Technique: Smart Braking

Main Topics: US lawsuit could ban or fine Toyota hybrids & Toyota Responds to Paice ITC Filing, Audi President Calls The Volt “A Car For Idiots”, and Are you really supposed to change oil every 3000 miles?

Sponsors: CleanMPG, Hybrid Canada, & Midlands Hybrid | CleanMPG Scangauges, Honda Civic Hybrid, Midlands Honda

Kacey and Manuel discuss Toyota patents, GM vs. Audi and the “Interval”.

First up, Kacey describes the technique of Smart Braking or maintaining momentum even if you use your brakes.

Next up, Manuel tells us about the US lawsuit could ban or fine Toyota hybrids & Toyota Responds to Paice ITC Filing.

Kacey then talks about the Audi President Calls The Volt “A Car For Idiots”, with a head to head of Audi tech vs. GM’s.

We finish up with Manuel discussing an interesting topic for all regarding Are you really supposed to change oil every 3000 miles?

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#12: "They said, What?!" – Go Hypermiling!

Go Hypermiling PodcastType: Audio
Hosts: Kacey Green, Manuel Santos, Wayne Gerdes
Recorded: August 23, 2009 Music: DJ Dolores - Oslodum 2004
Runtime: 31 min : 16 sec
Moderating: Kacey Green
Technique: DWL or Driving With Load 
Main Topics: “Enginer” plug in hybrid kits coming to the market, Hacked Hybrid Gets Nearly 100 Miles Per Gallon, Tiny Five-Stroke Engine Promises Big Fuel Economy.
Sponsors: CleanMPG, Hybrid Canada, & Midlands Hybrid | BMW F 800 GS Motorcycle, Midlands Honda

Kacey, Manuel, and Wayne discuss these fuel sipping/saving products/inventions.

First up, discuss the technique of DWL (Driving With Load), pretend your car is a roller coaster when on hills, then, Manuel tells us about the Enginer plug-in hybrid conversion kits, an economical PHEV conversion kit that appears to be compatible with all existing hybrids.

As a surprise topic we discuss Honda’s announcement of a compact BEV (battery electric vehicle) by 2015 and possible reasons they say this car will take so long to arrive.

I introduce a new 5-stroke engine, that says with just 3 cylinders and a five-stroke operating cycle it can provide both big fuel economy numbers and high power output.

We finish up discussing the efforts of a university to increase the already stellar MPGs of the first generation insight with a 3-cylinder diesel engine replacing the original 3 cylinder gasser.

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#10: The Modded Hybrids re coming! – Go Hypermiling!