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*KILLER74Z28* · 10-27-2006, 06:48 PM

Lose Fat, Save Gasoline
The Daily Auto Insider
Friday, October 27, 2006

Fat people use more gasoline, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing a study by faculty members of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The study, which is scheduled to appear in an upcoming issue of The Engineering Economist, says that an additional 938 million gallons of gas are used annually because drivers and passengers are considerably heavier than in 1960.

In 1960, the average adult male weighed 166 pounds and the female weighed 140. In 2002, those averages were 191 and 164, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

"Our nation's hunger for food and our nation's hunger for oil are not independent," said computer science professor Sheldon Jacobson, who co-wrote the study.

The project looked only at noncommercial travel and was based on the simple fact that heavier cars use more gas.

"There are many health benefits for losing weight," Jacobson said. "An unexpected benefit is that we would use less fuel."

But not much, said John Felmy, chief economist for the American Petroleum Institute, the story said. "It's an interesting calculation. But we use about 140 billion gallons a year. The savings would be less than 1 percent."

Note to self, one less HOHO a day...

Moose · 10-27-2006, 06:53 PM

And it took a study to come to that conclusion??!!

Isn't it obvious? added weight = less mileage

Think of the money wasted on studies like this one which are obvious to the general public.

*KILLER74Z28* · 10-27-2006, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

And it took a study to come to that conclusion??!!

Isn't it obvious? added weight = less mileage

Think of the money wasted on studies like this one which are obvious to the general public.

Here’s the thing, most of the general public are oblivious to just about everything…

Moose · 10-27-2006, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KILLER74Z28

Here’s the thing, most of the general public are oblivious to just about everything…

You got that right!!!

brandotron · 07-30-2010, 02:37 PM

bump

PQ · 07-30-2010, 03:07 PM

Wow, this thread flies.

Brokinarrow · 07-30-2010, 04:08 PM

Holy Epic Thread Revival Batman!

Though really, it is sad what people get paid to 'research' I heard about one study that was conducted to figure out why toddlers fall off tricycles. Conclusion was: They lost their balance! OMGWTFBBQ???

*KILLER74Z28* · 07-30-2010, 06:42 PM

Holy oldness...

WadeWilson · 07-30-2010, 07:50 PM

Necro thread back from the dead.

Zabo · 07-31-2010, 07:01 AM

Necro'd from pre Camaro days..

Man, that's like.. before the Internet.

Kyle2k · 07-31-2010, 10:40 AM

I don't know what is worse, the fact that this thread was necroed or the fact that everyone is using it as a post whore opportunity, damnit I'm guilty as well...lol

10-27-2006, 06:48 PM	#1
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	Lose Fat, Save Gasoline Lose Fat, Save Gasoline The Daily Auto Insider Friday, October 27, 2006 Fat people use more gasoline, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing a study by faculty members of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The study, which is scheduled to appear in an upcoming issue of The Engineering Economist, says that an additional 938 million gallons of gas are used annually because drivers and passengers are considerably heavier than in 1960. In 1960, the average adult male weighed 166 pounds and the female weighed 140. In 2002, those averages were 191 and 164, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. "Our nation's hunger for food and our nation's hunger for oil are not independent," said computer science professor Sheldon Jacobson, who co-wrote the study. The project looked only at noncommercial travel and was based on the simple fact that heavier cars use more gas. "There are many health benefits for losing weight," Jacobson said. "An unexpected benefit is that we would use less fuel." But not much, said John Felmy, chief economist for the American Petroleum Institute, the story said. "It's an interesting calculation. But we use about 140 billion gallons a year. The savings would be less than 1 percent." Note to self, one less HOHO a day...

07-30-2010, 02:37 PM	#5
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	bump __________________

07-30-2010, 03:07 PM	#6
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Wow, this thread flies. __________________

07-30-2010, 04:08 PM	#7
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Holy Epic Thread Revival Batman! Though really, it is sad what people get paid to 'research' I heard about one study that was conducted to figure out why toddlers fall off tricycles. Conclusion was: They lost their balance! OMGWTFBBQ??? __________________

07-30-2010, 06:42 PM	#8
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	Holy oldness... __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

10-27-2006, 06:53 PM	#2
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	And it took a study to come to that conclusion??!! Isn't it obvious? added weight = less mileage Think of the money wasted on studies like this one which are obvious to the general public.

07-30-2010, 07:50 PM	#9
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	Necro thread back from the dead.

07-31-2010, 07:01 AM	#10
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Necro'd from pre Camaro days.. Man, that's like.. before the Internet.

07-31-2010, 10:40 AM	#11
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	I don't know what is worse, the fact that this thread was necroed or the fact that everyone is using it as a post whore opportunity, damnit I'm guilty as well...lol __________________