I have no doubt that some will come away with the conclusion that going to extra trouble for better fuel economy isn't worth it to them, but so far whenever any concerns have been expressed on any of the forums in that vein the overwhelming response has been supportive of what we're doing.

We make no bones about the fact that we're going to extraordinary lengths to coax the absolute best possible distance and mpg out of a single tank of gas. But we follow that, as I did in my NPR interview, with a clear statement that much of what we do is also transferrable to any driver in any car for those who choose to make the effort. It matters less how many do not at this point make that choice than it does that some will take heed, and even for those who don't, when gas prices go up they just might remember that there is a way to cut their costs by modifying their driving habits and come looking for the particulars on how to do that.

Parallels can be found in many aspects of life, from diet to safety to environmental practices. Change happens in increments, but it does happen. Hopefully through this effort we'll be able to bring some attention to the potential of increasing fuel economy and actually having fun doing it.

Dave Bassage