Just an update for regular readers. I have purchased a new 2008 smart 451 coupe. Cruise control is installed (and I have them available for sale too…) I’ve also got a Scangauge installed, and my wife will break in the car during the week with her local travels.

Once the car hits 3000 to 5000 km, I’ll be reporting on the fuel economy, and taking it out for some fuel economy runs. You can be sure I’ll get some low numbers, but how low? Already I am noting the possiblity of getting 75+ mpg imperial at lower speeds (40 mph roughly).

I am very impressed with this car. The transmission needs 1 more gear IMO, but it shifts economically in automatic, and seems to be great for city driving.

ScanGuages are still in stock, and I’m really impressed with how well the driving community is taking to them. I estimate that I’ve saved fellow drivers 45,000 litres of fuel per year thus far in total, which is over 100 metric tonnes LESS CO2 being emitted. I’ll provide some back-up for this in due course. (Note: The average Canadian is personally responsible for about 5 tonnes of CO2 per year.)