Category Archives: Fuel Saving Gadgets

Honda develops technology which aims to prevent traffic jams before they start

11 May, 2012   Karl   1 Comment

traffic jam hypermiling honda Honda develops technology which aims to prevent traffic jams before they start

Honda has announced the successful development of the world’s first technology to detect and prevent traffic congestion. The system constantly monitors the vehicles and is able to determine whether the motorists driving pattern is likely to create traffic jams.

The technology recognises that acceleration and deceleration behaviors influences the traffic pattern of trailing vehicles and can trigger congestion. The system works to ensure both a smooth driving style together with maintaining a constant distance with the car ahead.

Together with the Research Centre for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo, Honda conducted experimental testing of the system which demonstrated it was able to help increase the average speed by approximately 23 per cent. It also managed to improve fuel efficiency by approximately 8 per cent for those vehicles behind.

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Viabtor “fuel saving” device gets it wrists slapped by the ASA

27 July, 2011   Karl   No comments

hypermiling gadget fail Viabtor fuel saving device gets it wrists slapped by the ASAMeet the Viabtor… read it again, it’s not another word for an adult’s play thing, yet I feel the adults version maybe more useful for improving your consumption.

The completely unfounded adverting on its website claimed that the “electronic voltage stabilising” device can save you up to 10% on your fuel bill by simply inserting the dongle to your cigarette lighter (you can’t make this ?’#$ up!).

The ASA has hit back at the manufacturers claims saying they “had not seen sufficient robust documentary evidence to support the fuel and money saving claims made in the ad”, they go on to chastise similar environmental benefits that that been advertised. With both complains against their adverting claims upheld, we very much doubt that they will be able to offer any “robust” proof that this utterly useless device can do anything than relieve you on money instead of save you it.

Whats next?! Fuel saving magnets… oh wait! In all seriousness, if you spot any more “misleading” fuel saving devices then please get in touch or reply in the comments.

Read up on the ASA’s website for this and more misleading advertising.

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