may 19

been reading about "hypermilers" lately, people who use subtle techniques while driving to boost their MPG. THIS guy got 59 miles per gallon in a stock honda accord and 180 in an Insight. they use simple rules such as over inflating your tires, coasting to a stop instead of breaking, rolling to a start, drafting on the freeway, no AC.....

got me thinking about hacking my energy consumption, but i dont drive. any suggestions aside from the obvious turning off lights? im thinking charging my gadgets at work, always unplugging things when not is use. i just learned that a toster or coffee grinder can use power when not in use! getting all modern and more efficient light bulbs......