How is the MPG displayed on a car?
To display MPG data, we could have used a standard digital readout like some cars have, but we thought it would be much cooler to build a more “relative” value gauge. While knowing the exact MPG value can be useful, we figured a display that gave us an instant visual feedback of how we are driving would easier to interpret while in motion.
What does the red light mean on the MPG gauge?
M2 was programmed to make the LED display show red light up when car goes below 10 MPG. It seems that even small gas pedal changes can make a large MPG change, while not making a large acceleration change. It would be interesting to monitor how using this gauge over time can change affect overall driving habits.
How many miles per gallon does a 454g car get?
This can vary depending on fuel grade, but we’ll use 6.17 pounds per gallon for this constant. Now it is just a matter of converting units and simplifying the math knowing that 454g = 1 pound, 3600 seconds = 1 hour, and 1 Km = 0.621371 miles.
Why does my car light up when I go below 10 mpg?
An interesting discovery is that it is quite easy to “train” yourself to not make the red LEDs light up when driving. M2 was programmed to make the LED display show red light up when car goes below 10 MPG. It seems that even small gas pedal changes can make a large MPG change, while not making a large acceleration change.
Where can I find the average fuel economy?
Close U.S. Department of Energy – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center EERE» AFDC» Maps & Data Printable Version Maps and Data – Average Fuel Economy by Major Vehicle Category Find maps and charts showing transportation data and trends related to alternative fuels and vehicles.
What’s the average fuel economy of a HEV?
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What’s the average range of an electric vehicle?
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