EcoDriving Spinmeister: "We Can't Let the Perfect Be the Enemy of the Good"
After our characteristically snarky blog on the launch of ecodrivingUSA.com website, The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers reached out to TTAC to defend its PR campaign. Like every professional spinmeister I've ever met, AAM's Senior Director of Communications proved to be an affable, sensible, persuasive guy. And how can you argue against saving gas? So I let the not-so-sibilant Charlie Territo make his case, then explored other mpg-related issues: federal fuel economy regs, state's rights in the matter and suchlike. TTAC encourages any newsmaker (or their rep) to contact us about any published story to make their case on the site, including, should they desire, unedited editorial space for their reply. (robert.farago@thetruthaboutcars.com)
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I've been screaming about this for three years: Ralph Nader killed Tire Pressure Monitors. That is the perfect over the good.
^ what? My VW has tire pressure monitors. Please explain. And what's all this talk 'bout MPG gauges? Is that really needed? Keep a light touch on the right pedal. End of story.
Unless you drive manual, in which case go full throttle in the highest possible gear (which not only saves fuel but is fun as well).
@Nephre Unless you drive manual Which is what you do, if you care about fuel economy at all. Some autoboxes may look great on paper, but there's so much you just can't do with them...