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Old 10-27-12, 02:43 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Weather Spotter View Post
whats the equivalent of my car mods here?
It would be a superinsulated house.
  • Aeromods are the equivalent of insulation - it reduces heat loss (drag) and allows you to "coast" longer.
  • Increasing the drivetrain's efficiency is like improving your boiler/furnace.
  • Hypermiling/adjusting the nut behind the wheel translates into getting anal with your thermostat.
  • Leaving your car at home and walking/riding your bike is like putting on a sweater instead of turning the temperature up.
  • Putting a sail on you roof is like solar assist

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