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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Kacey Green & Wayne Gerdes
Go Hypermiling!
“Hypermiling in today’s world”

#14 Nickel vs. Lithium - 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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Go Hypermiling!
“Hypermiling in today’s world”

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

Go Hypermiling PodcastType: Audio
Hosts: Kacey Green, Manuel Santos, Wayne Gerdes
Recorded: August 9, 2009 Music: David Byrne - My Fair Lady
Runtime: 27 min : 44 sec
Moderating: Kacey Green with Wayne Gerdes on the assist 
Technique: Alternate Routes
Main Topics: A clinic for special guests…, An open letter to an angry motorcycle rider, Is Cash for Clunkers a waste of money?, Drunk Driving eliminated in our lifetime?
Sponsors: CleanMPG, Hybrid Canada, & Midlands Hybrid | Arai Helmets, Midlands Honda, SunShine Toyota

Kacey, Manuel, and Wayne discuss several unique topics.

First, we discuss the technique of Alternate Routes, then, Wayne tells us about his most recent experience with the mainstream news media. We later discuss, “An open letter to an angry motorcycle rider.”, We move on to another great discussion on Cash for Clunkers and the results it was returning up to our recording time.  Our in-depth coverage of the CARS program has been a popular segment so why stop a good thing?  Manuel has an update on the Prius 3G emissons from episode #1.

Kacey Green
Go Hypermiling!
“Hypermiling in today’s world”

#8: Hypermiling “Drill Sergeant” – Go Hypermiling!

Go Hypermiling PodcastType: Audio
Hosts: Kacey Green, Manuel Santos, Wayne Gerdes
Recorded: August 2, 2009 Music: Dan The Automator - Relaxation Spa Treatment
Runtime: 40 min : 23 sec
Moderating: Kacey Green
Technique:Reverse Passing
Main Topics: (Surprise Topic: Nissan first to unveil affordable BEV to the masses!), Where does the road lead for green diesels?, Pelosi working to get Cash for Clunkers back on its feet., Drunk Driving eliminated in our lifetime?
Sponsors: CleanMPG, Hybrid Canada, & Midlands Hybrid | Aerostich Riding Gear, Birchwood Honda West

Kacey, Manuel, and Wayne discuss several great topics.

First, We discuss the technique of Reverse Passing, then, Wayne surprised us with news about the Nissan LEAF, a BEV (battery electric vehicle). We later discuss, “Where does the road lead for green diesels?”, what does the future look like ahead for clean diesels in North America.

“Pelosi working to get Cash for Clunkers back on its feet.”, Cash for clunkers ran out of money really quickly…Next up, “Drunk Driving eliminated in our lifetime?”, we have had a lively discussion on this topic in several places, there is a new device that can act as an ignition interlock device for inebriated drivers based on skin reflectivity.

Update: In our First show Manuel touched base on the 2010 Prius’ Emissions Rating and today he has an update for us.

Kacey Green
Go Hypermiling!
“Hypermiling in today’s world”

#7: M.A.D.D. – Go Hypermiling!