Fuel economy Quote by Amory Lovins
““Rolling resistance. Another way to boost efficiency is by adding modern low-rolling-resistance tires. Again, highly efficient tires don’t generally cost more. Shifting from the least to the most efficient in a common size boosts fuel economy by 8–12% but needn’t cost more nor sacrifice performance, durability, or safety.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Energy Efficiency Forum, Amory Lovins, 2005
Low‑rolling‑resistance tires can improve fuel economy significantly without extra cost or performance loss.
In simple terms: Efficient tires boost fuel economy cheaply
Key Takeaway
Choose low‑rolling‑resistance tires for better mileage
Themes
technology
environment
economics
transportation
Mood
pragmatic
optimistic
Type
informative
persuasive
When to use this quote
- car buying
- fleet management
- policy making
- personal commuting
Key Concepts
sustainability
cost‑benefit analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What trade‑offs matter most when selecting tires?
- How can policy encourage adoption of efficient tires?
A Different Perspective
Initial tire price may be higher in some markets
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