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CC Moderator	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2012 10:01:41 AM Ignore CC Report Abuse Which of the following New Year resolutions is most relevant to your plans for 2012? Drive less / combine errands Drive more gently/efficiently Get a more efficient vehicle Avoid or limit idling Use carpools or public transportation more Walk or bike more to closer destinations Other fuel saving resolution No plans to change / none of the above Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Which of the following New Year resolutions is most relevant to your plans for 2012?

Drive less / combine errands
Drive more gently/efficiently
Get a more efficient vehicle
Avoid or limit idling
Use carpools or public transportation more
Walk or bike more to closer destinations
Other fuel saving resolution
No plans to change / none of the above

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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jdevlin All-Star Author Ontario Posts:798 Points:1,381,470 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 7:47:02 AM Ignore jdevlin Report Abuse No plans to change.
sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 6:21:07 AM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse Drive more gently/efficiently
Jojon234 Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:13 Points:1,045 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 10:10:53 AM Ignore Jojon234 Report Abuse No change
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:54:47 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse Drive more gently/efficiently
US_ICEMAN Veteran Author Toronto Posts:496 Points:394,510 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 12:15:21 AM Ignore US_ICEMAN Report Abuse No change
Ferdman17 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,303 Points:377,460 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2012 3:18:40 PM Ignore Ferdman17 Report Abuse No plans to change / none of the above I already try and limit how much I drive.
MsPeachi747 Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:209 Points:10,630 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 29, 2012 9:13:36 AM Ignore MsPeachi747 Report Abuse Which of the following New Year resolutions is most relevant to your plans for 2012? Drive less/combine errands/plan trips for least mileage on highways Drive more gently/efficiently Don't race with the car to my right or left Avoid or limit idling
Sumflow Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:65 Points:400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 5:25:36 AM Ignore Sumflow Report Abuse No fuel saving resolutions.
Mekuru Rookie Author West Virginia Posts:11 Points:83,650 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2012 2:26:39 PM Ignore Mekuru Report Abuse no changes here
AriesMMD Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,496 Points:414,690 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 11:17:50 AM Ignore AriesMMD Report Abuse drive at speed limit, (you'll end up braking and accelerating a lot less) already combine erands and walk about 3 to 4 miles a day
wingryder92 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:5,717 Points:561,905 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2012 9:29:38 AM Ignore wingryder92 Report Abuse As we have 2 vehicles I plan to drive the more fuel efficient car more often in spite of losing the comfort & other perks of our SUV.
boops54 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:51 Points:33,970 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 11:29:07 AM Ignore boops54 Report Abuse combine my errands
Hopgood2012 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2012 7:08:26 AM Ignore Hopgood2012 Report Abuse Buy a more efficient vehicle.
mikekoonie Veteran Author Appleton Posts:468 Points:585,235 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2012 10:37:08 PM Ignore mikekoonie Report Abuse The same
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,454 Points:1,169,710 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2012 8:16:42 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse the same
pathvet Sophomore Author Los Angeles Posts:193 Points:902,785 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2012 5:33:35 PM Ignore pathvet Report Abuse we are going to continue to travel and most of the other resolutions would not apply.
deanmires Rookie Author Maryland Posts:28 Points:302,385 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2012 11:01:21 PM Ignore deanmires Report Abuse old habits never die ... no real changes.
notnxs383 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,560 Points:594,185 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2012 6:04:50 PM Ignore notnxs383 Report Abuse no resolution for any of these
tonywyatt Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:3 Points:2,060 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2012 9:13:30 AM Ignore tonywyatt Report Abuse I plan to use less air conditioner, defrosters, and keep my windows rolled up,tires with the right air pressure and keep a lite load on all my trips whether they will be long or short and save on gas as much as i can.....
nruf55 All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:657 Points:42,895 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2012 8:22:52 AM Ignore nruf55 Report Abuse No plans
catsNY Rookie Author New York Posts:1 Points:305 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2012 11:36:14 AM Ignore catsNY Report Abuse Plan on combining errands to save on fuel.
cabisalue Rookie Author Toronto Posts:33 Points:545 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2012 1:58:21 PM Ignore cabisalue Report Abuse New Year resolutions most relevant to my plans for 2012: Drive less/combine errands-combined family effort-great success so far Drive more gently/efficiently-have always done Get a more efficient vehicle-went hybrid-still not enough-EV next Avoid or limit idling-hybrid does this for me Use carpools or public transportation more-carpools no-public trans yes Walk or bike more to closer destinations-looking into electric adult tricycles, ebikes & escooters--no gas, no license, no insurance, exercise++ Other fuel saving resolution-keep an open mind--think outside box-- transform urban life--car sharing--Google "car sharing"--choose to be part of the solution & the personal transportation revolution in 21st century--reduce congestion & greenhouse gas emissions--get zipcars in every local plaza--within walking distance--stop the insanity
kegga_99 All-Star Author Maryland Posts:880 Points:268,800 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2012 5:14:22 AM Ignore kegga_99 Report Abuse No plans
hpleet Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,950 Points:585,600 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 11:05:38 PM Ignore hpleet Report Abuse no plans
jjfisher All-Star Author Toledo Posts:547 Points:750,960 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 10:41:06 PM Ignore jjfisher Report Abuse We one has cut back on so much already, I guess the next thing is to buy a horse and buggy for transportation.
lethal3pilot Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,647 Points:419,575 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 10:30:45 PM Ignore lethal3pilot Report Abuse We moved closer to our jobs last year, overall "to work" driving has been cut 90%. Motorcylces aid cutting 4 wheel vehicle use considerably from Spring - Fall. Also no more 1,400 mile vacation trips since 2005.
notijeka Sophomore Author Oklahoma Posts:168 Points:1,543,490 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 9:30:22 PM Ignore notijeka Report Abuse Just traded in our 2010 Honda Pilot for a 2012 Honda Insight Hybrid. Bought the Pilot new in Nov of 09 and it served us well BUT after 33K and an average MPG of 23.2 and fuel prices over $3 a gallon it was time to make the switch to a hybrid. Don't pay attention to CR's review of the Insight....they did it in 2010 and Honda has really improved on the car. We are fortunate that we can purchase new vehicles and by purchasing a hybrid we will be saving substantially on fuel which will offset the cost of the car.
mwo Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,644 Points:1,334,330 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 8:36:27 PM Ignore mwo Report Abuse Retirement will help me cut down on driving.
OBjr Rookie Author Indiana Posts:42 Points:33,790 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 5:36:55 PM Ignore OBjr Report Abuse We have already combined our efforts, we write down what we need and wait till we have a list worth driving for. Along with watching Gas Buddy to decide where to buy our fuel!
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,424 Points:1,813,210 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 5:08:12 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Drv <
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,906 Points:2,368,635 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 4:00:21 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse NONE OF THESE
Pspeed Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,162 Points:933,095 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 3:32:05 PM Ignore Pspeed Report Abuse I'll give white cheese a try.
cabisalue Rookie Author Toronto Posts:33 Points:545 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 3:29:29 PM Ignore cabisalue Report Abuse I am trying auto sharing with Autoshare. All-in-one fee covers vehicle, insurance, gas and parking. So far so good. I refuse to support the auto insurance industry. Autosharing is far better for our planet and wallets too! Learning curve and change of habits but well worth it. Try it you might like it. Better than renting. Far cheaper than owning. All types of vehicles. Can build an insurance record. I do not drive frequently enough to justify the capital costs of a new car anymore. The status quo does not work. I am glad I made the switch to Autoshare.
highdesertman Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:2,489 Points:1,719,055 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 3:15:40 PM Ignore highdesertman Report Abuse When I completed this survey on Monday, I checked "Get a more efficient vehicle" and by gosh, I went out Thursday and bought one. So that takes care of my resolutions for the year. Sure more fun than losing weight, quitting smoking and all that other neat stuff that people resolve to do.
Rocksnobster Champion Author Albany Posts:12,911 Points:213,790 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 3:00:34 PM Ignore Rocksnobster Report Abuse To drive crazy.
SuperMoto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,011 Points:1,581,140 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 1:30:06 PM Ignore SuperMoto Report Abuse Not really a resolution I've been driving less and combining errands for quite sometime.
race2IT Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,776 Points:726,170 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 12:59:44 PM Ignore race2IT Report Abuse Drive less/combine errands, walk/bike, & other fuel saving resolution. 2012 will be the year, when all of the people on the planet earth will be tested to the extreme.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,639 Points:2,205,345 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 11:46:04 AM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse No plans to change / none of the above
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:598 Points:1,212,535 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 11:41:55 AM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse Nothing different
janmj Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,163 Points:1,755,380 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 11:14:40 AM Ignore janmj Report Abuse Out of options the only way left for me to save is just not to drive at all!!!!!
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:695 Points:56,075 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 11:11:11 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse Walk or bike more to closer destinations.. Motorcycle that is !!
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:695 Points:56,075 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 11:10:34 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse Drive more gently/efficiently
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,728 Points:2,474,540 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 11:10:08 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse No plans to change.
jorjab Sophomore Author Philadelphia Posts:156 Points:1,153,570 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 10:59:05 AM Ignore jorjab Report Abuse My current car, Olds Intrigue, is 13 years old. Actually fairly good mileage for when bought and age - 16 local, 26 on highways. Plan to buy a new car this year and hoping to get a Hybrid
SupaBitch01 Rookie Author Greensboro Posts:1 Points:420 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 10:21:04 AM Ignore SupaBitch01 Report Abuse I intend to buy a car that's not going to "guzzle" the gas as much as the one I'm driving. I wish it could be a new car that's fuel effecient, but I cannot afford a car payment!
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,799 Points:848,800 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 9:24:01 AM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse I've already cut back because the cost of gas is burning up all my money and because we are burning food for fuel the cost at the grocery stores have gone up. At the rate we are going we'll be out there chewing the bark off of trees to survive. [Edited by: paulydel at 1/14/2012 10:24:59 AM EST]
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,099 Points:2,553,705 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 9:16:54 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse No plans to change / none of the above
Toyotatrollop Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,474 Points:830,500 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 9:06:28 AM Ignore Toyotatrollop Report Abuse Capturing my farts and sending them to the natural gas plant for credit.
Rindy43351 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:11 Points:187,235 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 8:51:10 AM Ignore Rindy43351 Report Abuse I've been combining errands, driving gently & efficiently, avoiding idling, etc. for years. Don't have a very fuel-efficient vehicle... but I love my truck! The one thing I plan to do this year to save on fuel is to drive less & ride my motorcycle more.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,046 Points:1,757,750 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 8:42:36 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse None of the above. I've been combining errands all my life (with today's hectic schedules, who doesn't?!), driving more efficiently, avoiding idling and have run a car that gets about 47 MPG since the year 2000. There's public transport here but even if it stopped at the end of my street (which it goes by, but doesn't stop) it only runs twice a day so that is a non-starter. And since I live on a major five lane highway with no sidewalks, walking/biking is DEFINITELY out!