Interesting queston - Honda Pilot

N_Jay · 06-18-2008, 11:15 AM

Given that the average weight of an adult American has increases 24 pounds since 1960, how much of our annual gasoline use can be attributed to moving that weight?

NJGuy · 06-18-2008, 11:36 AM

You'd have to make an assumption first regarding the population. Would you use the same number as in 1960 or today's number? You'd probably also want to make sure you take into account the number of miles traveled per person.

I'm sure someone could do the calculations to figure out a rough estimate. Not me though

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Pairallel · 06-18-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by N_Jay
Given that the average weight of an adult American has increases 24 pounds since 1960, how much of our annual gasoline use can be attributed to moving that weight?

I think a greater percentage of those fat people spend a greater percentage of time on the couch holding the TV remote, so the miles per person offsets the weight increase.

Also, we no longer cruise up and down main Street picking up chicks like we used to...

N_Jay · 06-18-2008, 01:40 PM

http://web.gsm.uci.edu/~mckenzie/pdf...y_Overview.pdf

My prof says about $1B!

OB3 · 06-19-2008, 03:32 PM

According to my formula, Q=A((TO-TI)/(L/K + 1/h)) , I agree with your professor in saying it has cost us approximately $1B

rlapid · 06-19-2008, 06:57 PM

somewhat off-topic, but i heard on the radio today that the US is no longer the most obese nation in the world. the new champion: australia.

tangotango99 · 06-19-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally posted by rlapid
somewhat off-topic, but i heard on the radio today that the US is no longer the most obese nation in the world. the new champion: australia.

I believe the UK is new champion.

gryphon75 · 06-20-2008, 07:40 AM

To answer the original question.

Taking a few items as assumptions

#1 Pilot weighs Apprx 4500lbs
#2 Average Fuel economy is 18mpg

Then

It takes 1 gallon to move 4500lbs 18miles,

So...

1 quart will move 1125 lbs
1 pint will move 281.25lbs
1 cup will move 140.625 lbs
and 1 ounce will move 17.57lbs

So it takes approximately 1.5 ounces of fuel to move 25.57 lbs over 18 miles.

If that's not scientific then nothing is.

N_Jay · 06-20-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally posted by gryphon75
To answer the original question.

Taking a few items as assumptions

#1 Pilot weighs Apprx 4500lbs
#2 Average Fuel economy is 18mpg

Then

It takes 1 gallon to move 4500lbs 18miles,

So...

1 quart will move 1125 lbs
1 pint will move 281.25lbs
1 cup will move 140.625 lbs
and 1 ounce will move 17.57lbs

So it takes approximately 1.5 ounces of fuel to move 25.57 lbs over 18 miles.

If that's not scientific then nothing is.

Knowing Dr. McKenzie, I would hazard the guess the he was more "scientific.

06-18-2008, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,553 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Interesting queston Given that the average weight of an adult American has increases 24 pounds since 1960, how much of our annual gasoline use can be attributed to moving that weight? __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

06-18-2008, 11:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
NJGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 272 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You'd have to make an assumption first regarding the population. Would you use the same number as in 1960 or today's number? You'd probably also want to make sure you take into account the number of miles traveled per person. I'm sure someone could do the calculations to figure out a rough estimate. Not me though . __________________ '05 Pilot EX-L SBP Moonroof Visor Roof Rack Crossbars Aftermarket DVD Player & Headrest Monitor System Generic All-Weather Floor Mats Center Console Cup Holders Full Size Spare Weathertech Cargo Liner Rear Splash Guards

06-18-2008, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,553 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://web.gsm.uci.edu/~mckenzie/pdf...y_Overview.pdf My prof says about $1B! __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

06-19-2008, 03:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
OB3 Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Staten Island, New York Posts: 542 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	According to my formula, Q=A((TO-TI)/(L/K + 1/h)) , I agree with your professor in saying it has cost us approximately $1B __________________ TL 2008 Formal Black EX - tomtom 720 , cargo liner 2004 Nighthawk Black Pearl LX adorable son, bun in the wifes oven 1997 Accord LX - 117K miles - RIP 12/05/2007

06-19-2008, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
rlapid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Sacramento, California Posts: 847 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	somewhat off-topic, but i heard on the radio today that the US is no longer the most obese nation in the world. the new champion: australia. __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-LN 4WD \| Taffeta White \| "Amelia" OEM accessories: chrome side steps, crossbars, cargo tray, cargo cover, wheel locks, rear splash guards, door edge guards, full-size spare Aftermarket accessories: Yakima Big Powderhound, LED license plate and door bulbs, Infinity 6012i speakers, 4300k HID, 35% tint, Nokya yellow fogs + yellow Lamin-X

06-20-2008, 07:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
gryphon75 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 78 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	To answer the original question. Taking a few items as assumptions #1 Pilot weighs Apprx 4500lbs #2 Average Fuel economy is 18mpg Then It takes 1 gallon to move 4500lbs 18miles, So... 1 quart will move 1125 lbs 1 pint will move 281.25lbs 1 cup will move 140.625 lbs and 1 ounce will move 17.57lbs So it takes approximately 1.5 ounces of fuel to move 25.57 lbs over 18 miles. If that's not scientific then nothing is.

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