A brief history lesson for those so inclined: In 2001, Honda teamed up with rockers blink-182 and Everclear to launch the first-ever Honda Civic Tour. We started this nationwide concert series so fans could see their favorite bands at low ticket prices. Over the past nine years, we've been thrilled to showcase The Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, Panic At The Disco and many other amazing musicians. We're taking a year off in 2009, but don't miss our Heritage section to see the bands who've performed and the Civics they've customized.

My take after the jump.

Today is the end of the winter fuel economy competition; I have some space in my tank so I get to report one last time tonight.  A new contender showed up out of the blue almost near the end, he already had the records from his regular entry and only needed to transfer them to a competition entry.  As of this writing, I am in 6th place.  Some of the people in my division have only entered one or two tanks in non-hybrids.  With 11, going on 12 fill-ups, I thought I was a shoe in for most number of stops at a gas station, but I didn’t even come close on that mark; it is a relief because I think I may have covered the most miles during this competition. 

This morning’s commute was very rewarding from a fuel economy standpoint.  I understand that cooler air produces more power, but cold air also increases all kinds of friction and resistances.  First there is air resistance, rolling resistance, internal friction in all the car’s systems, the battery performs less effectively and more.

Kacey Green
for the Midlands Hybrid Club
"Promoting the spread of clean personal transportation technologies."

My fuel economy, tracked at every fill-up since purchase, your mileage will vary.

The Midlands Hybrid Club, the home of the hybrid club and hypermiling of the Carolinas, based in Columbia, SC.