I’ve been asked a few times if I actually need a Scangauge. Some people have thought that owning an already fuel efficient vehicle would negate the value of such an investment. Not the case… Having a fuel economy computer like the Scangauge during The 100 MPG Challenge would have yielded better fuel economy results.

In my 30+ day drive from Victoria to Labrador and back, I managed 3.63 L/100 km, but the target was actually 3.5… and with a Scangauge, I think I could have come in at 3.3 - a whole 10% better. Knowing the engine load on hills and having access to instant fuel consumption readouts would have enabled changes, and effected better performance.

Well, all that aside…. if you missed it, you can hear the CBC Hypermiling interview from July 28th, here. (Warning - It is a large 21 mb file, best to save it and then open in iTunes perhaps.) You might also like to visit cleanmpg to learn more about hypermiling.