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Carpooling: How many L/100km per passenger do you consume?
A new buzzword has emerged in the world of green driving: LP100KPP (L/100km/passenger), a rough equivalent of the abbreviation PMPG, as discussed in this Consumers’ Report article. Dividing fuel consumption by the total number of passengers, this equation makes it hard for drivers to hide behind passive consumption (it’s my car that guzzles gas, not me) by forcing them to take responsibility for their fuel consumption (I am the one who decides how much fuel I need to commute through my choice of travel mode).
It’s not a bad idea. One of the best ways to increase gas mileage is carpooling. Although we still have a long way to go to reduce fuel consumption as noted by our friend Andrew, I for one have noticed that the idea is slowly gaining ground in my circle of friends. For example, I’ve seen an increasing number of messages posted on Facebook from “friends” looking for a ride or passengers.
I have to admit that, at least on paper, the advantages are numerous: first, the cost of gas can be shared (which is good). Second, it helps reduce gas emissions (which is also good). And third, it makes for a more relaxing and interesting drive, with good conversation, which helps avoid the stress of traffic and the temptation of road rage (which is very good, unless of course you’re rarely sociable before 11 am like me!).
The Internet offers a wealth of carpooling sites and new ones are created almost daily. Many different approaches are used, ranging from a simple bulletin board to fully searchable sites with integrated search engines. Some are free, while others charge a subscription fee. In other words, there’s something for everybody and for every budget. A quick search will let you find the formula that suits you best.
Here are a few good sites that can be easily found on Google if you search for “carpooling.” If you know of any others, send us your comments. We want to hear from you!
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