CNN Video on Slugging - May 31st, 2011

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Originally posted by slug_driver

Actually, as a slug driver, it does save me money. If I commute to DC without slugs my avg MPG is around 22.5 (city driving).

If I use the HOV (with slugs) and drive at highway speeds my MPG jumps to 29. Which means I can drive an additional 100 miles with the same tank of gas.

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And people complain that picking up slugs HURTS their fuel economy!
LOL

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Times to beat:
Horner Rd to/from Pentagon: 12 mins Without Slugs - 17 mins With slugs
Dale City exit to/from 3rd St Tunnel, D.C. 18 mins (No slugs - Holiday)

Actually, as a slug driver, it does save me money. If I commute to DC without slugs my avg MPG is around 22.5 (city driving). That means I can drive 337 miles per 15 gallon tank of gas.

If I use the HOV (with slugs) and drive at highway speeds my MPG jumps to 29. Which means I can drive an additional 100 miles with the same tank of gas.

That being said if you do the math I save about $26 per tank (using today's gas prices).

Also city driving causes much more wear on a cars engine then highway driving so factor in the cost of reduced wear on the car traveling at 65+ vs the stop and start driving on the non-HOV lanes. I come out ahead in the long run.

I drive to get home quicker but there are cost savings involved for the slug driver as well.

They focused a lot more on the free ride and high fuel prices... They briefly touched on the stop and go traffic with an image of still moving vehicles.

They should've shown an aerial view of I-95 at 4 or 5 PM on a Friday when the HOV lanes are moving smoothly and the mainline is parked.


Just makes it seem one sided.

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Times to beat:
Horner Rd to/from Pentagon: 12 mins Without Slugs - 17 mins With slugs
Dale City exit to/from 3rd St Tunnel, D.C. 18 mins (No slugs - Holiday)