New excuse to lower the speed limit

[swbarnett]

I'd dispute these figures.

Me too.

1994 Honda Accord, engine's done about 200,000km (had a second hand one put in at 245,000km on the clock cause the mechanic messed up the cam chain replacement). If I cruise at 100-110 I need about 3/4 of a full tank of gas to get to Hamilton and back from Auckland, If I cruise at 120 I only use half a tank.

[WRT]

Me too.

1994 Honda Accord, engine's done about 200,000km (had a second hand one put in at 245,000km on the clock cause the mechanic messed up the cam chain replacement). If I cruise at 100-110 I need about 3/4 of a full tank of gas to get to Hamilton and back from Auckland, If I cruise at 120 I only use half a tank.

Drop your speed to 90 and in my experience, things only get worse. Like I say, YMMV for non-aerodynamic bricks, mk1 escorts, hillman imps, etc, but in the main, most cars get better MPG at 120 (and possibly higher, on long flat straight roads like the new expressways).

[Daffyd]

My '96 Polo is the same... I don't have the figures to back it up but I know it's happier and uses less gas between 120 and 130 than at 100.

[Usarka]

Some one needs to do some scientific research, and possibly use the evidence to increase the speed limit in order to save greenhouse emmissions!

[FilthyLuka]

i'd guess euro cars would get different fuel rates. seeing as some would be geared for a 130km/h cruise as opposed to the 100km/h NZ limit

[Edbear]

Some one needs to do some scientific research, and possibly use the evidence to increase the speed limit in order to save greenhouse emmissions!

Or even a proper fuel usage check. It needs to be done over about three tankfuls, under similar conditions. There are so many variables otherwise.

The government could do more to encourage people to buy later model vehicles which are becoming very efficient these days. Perhaps reducing the tax on new cars, or the GST rebate being available to the private motorist?

Registration reduced for cars under 5 years old? There could be some interesting ideas on this.

[avgas]

We are already the 'slowest' nation on the planet. If the greens want to decrease their carbon footprint on the planet they should remove themselves from it.

[Usarka]

The government could do more to encourage people to buy later model vehicles which are becoming very efficient these days. Perhaps reducing the tax on new cars, or the GST rebate being available to the private motorist?

Or apply emmission standards and regulations on imported vehicles.

But that would lose votes.

[jrandom]

Fucking bureaucrats!

fucking Hippies!!

I don't think either concept would make for pr0n that I'd want to watch.

[Morcs]

The proposed congestion charges wont actually stop people using their cars.
I dont understand where they get that idea from. They will just keep driving and pay the money.

[merv]

Who remembers 1974 and the 80km/hr limit being imposed? Fun times when I used to get tickets for doing 99 on the highway - sheesh!!

[DinnMuzz]

Hey it is election year again, can't you tell all these wally's, are thinking up good, NOT, ideas, the latest reduce the open road limit to 90kms Heard it on the News Today. The reason,,,,,,, IT WILL REDUCE VEHICLE EMISSIONS....

What the,, maybe they could stop talking,, that would reduce hot gas emissions.
as well as Green gas, emissions.

[megageoff76]

but if we are going slower it will take longer to get there...therefore using more petrol....

[chubby]

and just to make sure everyone adheres to this new proposal I bet they'd draft in another 100 Bearly Holden's to cruise the motorways and look out for minor discretions.

Oh the green party, they should be on stage.... then next one outta town.

[Skyryder]

They wont dare lowering it. That will create even more traffic problems.

And more revinue.


Skyryder