CNN Video on Slugging - May 31st, 2011

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   CNN just aired a very nice segment on slugging. Here is the link to the CNN video:

	http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2011/05/31/endo.slugging.car.pool.cnn

	They really did a nice job on capturing how slugging operates, the benefits and the popularity.

	Well done CNN!!!

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Admin Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 25 Jul 2001 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Admin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: CNN Video on Slugging - May 31st, 2011 Posted: 31 May 2011 at 2:54pm
	CNN just aired a very nice segment on slugging. Here is the link to the CNN video: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2011/05/31/endo.slugging.car.pool.cnn They really did a nice job on capturing how slugging operates, the benefits and the popularity. Well done CNN!!!

Pele Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 27 May 2008 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pele Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jun 2011 at 8:21am
	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. ------------------------- 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)

JSB Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote JSB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jun 2011 at 10:29am
	Wow, I can see myself getting in a car. Don't know when they filmed it.

slug_driver Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 27 Apr 2011 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote slug_driver Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 7:05pm
	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.

CurlyHairedGirl Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 18 May 2011 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote CurlyHairedGirl Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 2011 at 9:02pm
	I consider myself an environmentalist, so I am driving slugs to get over my guilt from not using public transportation. Don't know if any news stories/publicity has mentioned that approach.

Pele Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 27 May 2008 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pele Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 2011 at 10:08pm
	quote: 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. And people complain that picking up slugs HURTS their fuel economy! LOL ------------------------- 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)