The Questions Howmuch gas can I save by carpooling to work? How much money will I save by carpooling with my car versus Scott’s truck?
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Methodology What ismy car’s gas mileage? (mpg) What is Scotts truck’s gas mileage? (mpg) Calculating Gas Mileage Zero out odometer Fill up tank Drive my route to work in my car Drive my route to work in Scott’s truck Do I have to wait till my gas tank is empty? Do I have to wait till Scott’s gas tank is empty? Record miles driven and gallons of gas pumped
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Data Collection inmy Car At the gas pump Zero out my odometer Record the number of gallons pumped Calculate the gas mileage Drive my morning route in my Pontiac
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Data Collection inScott’s Truck At the gas pump Zero out his odometer Record the number of gallons pumped Calculate gas mileage Drive my morning route in Scott’s Truck
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Possible Errors inmy Experiment Changing my driving habits daily (tendency to have a lead foot , excessive breaking) Making unnecessary stops (coffee, grocery store, post office) Leaving my car engine run Driving in 4 wheel drive Studs on tires
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Data Analysis Excelspreadsheet was used to analyze my data Mileage (mpg) = miles driven/gallons pumped
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My Results Carpoolingin my car per day: $2.54 Carpooling in Scott’s truck per day: $5.22 Money saved by carpooling in my car per day: $2.68 Money saved per week: $13.40 Money saved per month: $53.20 Money saved per year: $478.80 *Cost may change depending on gas prices*
Let’s take ita step further…What about the commuters to Anchorage? Everyday 28,223 people from the Mat-Su Valley are committed to commute to their jobs in Anchorage. The average commuter spends $11.30 per day commuting to Anchorage. Per month $226.00 and per year, $2712.00.
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Techniques to Adopt Communication: How often will you carpool? Where will you meet? Who will you call if you are running late? Does the driver have full coverage insurance? How many carpoolers will there be? Carpool Costs Establish Rules: How long will the driver wait? Driving safely? Food and coffee stops along the way? Food, coffee, smoking, perfume/cologne usage? Radio choices?
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Carpooling Etiquettcy 101Do get in a habit of: Communicate with your fellow carpoolers Keep your vehicle clean and in good condition Respect all rules the carpoolers have agreed on Drive safely at all times Don’t get in a habit of: Being late Making personal stops Talking on cell phone Bringing up controversial topics (politics)
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Questions for LaterExperimentation How much would my gas mileage improve if I purchased a fuel efficient vehicle (Hybrid)? How much could commuters to Anchorage save if their was a transit system?
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Conclusion Carpooling hasdefinitely opened my eyes to the money that can be saved. Let’s think about the great good rather than ourselves. The environment will benefit from carpooling because we are reducing our economy’s need for oil. When you can, hitch a ride!!!
