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Mods, if you think this belongs on the tv thread, that's fine ... but anyway,
I've been watching for a couple weeks and was completely alarmed that they suggested people DRAFT off semis in order to get better gas mileage!!! Do they not understand what the heck they are telling people to do??? Do they not understand how close you have to get in order to truly draft?? Do they not watch NASCAR????
Yeah, on Treehugger they brought it up but they made sure to say that they don't recommend anyone do this.
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Mods, if you think this belongs on the tv thread, that's fine ... but anyway,
I've been watching for a couple weeks and was completely alarmed that they suggested people DRAFT off semis in order to get better gas mileage!!! Do they not understand what the heck they are telling people to do??? Do they not understand how close you have to get in order to truly draft?? Do they not watch NASCAR????
Appreciate the link to the drafting bit, but why did you sensationalize it? They repeatably mentioned doing it is unsafe and even gave the distances that are safe and unsafe.
They repeatably mentioned doing it is unsafe and even gave the distances that are safe and unsafe.
The distances that are safe do not provide a draft. Once you fall 3-4 carlinks behind an 18 wheeler (which you should be AT LEAST that far if you are going 60mph+), the air reconverges and causes a turbulence that is not beneficial to a person driving in it.
I have been watching Planet Green recently. I really enjoy "Renovation Nation" w/Steve Thomas from "This Old House". Very informative and entertaining. Steve's real personality comes out on this show, he is quite witty and funny!
Appreciate the link to the drafting bit, but why did you sensationalize it? They repeatably mentioned doing it is unsafe and even gave the distances that are safe and unsafe.
I don't think I'm sensationalizing .. just pointing out that this is an incredibly irresponsible suggestion, even if it's tempered by an italicized warning at the end .. why do it at all?
Sorry
And yes, Steve Thomas seems very very happy with his show. He was much more drab on TOS. And I'd give almost anything to go grocery shopping with Emeril!!
I do find myself gravitating to Planet Green, especially if I can't find anything else.
My husband and I LOVE Planet Green! Our favorite shows are Living with Ed (absolutely hilarious) and Greensburg. I cant believe no one has mentioned Living with Ed yet! We also enjoy Emeril Green. Its our favorite channel!
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