Fatasses: Account for .7% extra fuel increase - Polidicks

[quote=Consumer Reports] Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new report on obesity and found that there was a 1.1 percent increase (an additional 2.4 million people) in the self-reported prevalence of obesity between 2007 and 2009, plus the number of states with an obesity rate over 30 percent has tripled to nine states. In 2000, there were no states that had an obesity rate of 30 percent or more. The rise in obesity in the United States has become a huge public health and medical cost concern, but there are other impacts. Obesity has caused more people to buy larger vehicles, which increases gasoline consumption in the U.S. and fuel consumption increases with more weight in cars either from people or cargo. A detailed study published in 2006 at Entrepreneur.com analyzed the amount of additional fuel consumed due to heavier drivers. One key finding was that almost 1 billion gallons of gasoline per year can be attributed to passenger weight gain in non-commercial vehicles between 1960 and 2002--this translates to .7 percent of the total fuel used by passenger vehicles annually. Researchers also estimated that over 39 million gallons of fuel is used annually for every pound gained in average passenger weight. It is noted that while this is relatively small considering other factors such as more people on the roads, it is still a large amount of fuel that will continue to grow as the obesity rate increases. A 2009 study by the non-profit company Resources for the Future looked at the link between obesity and vehicle demand and found that from 1999 to 2005, a 10-percent increase in overweight and obese drivers reduced fuel economy of new vehicle demand by 2.5 percent. The study noted that as the overweight and obesity rates increased, so did the percentage of vans, SUVs, and pickup trucks purchased from 16 percent in the early 1970s to recently more than 40 percent. (Of course, other factors helped drive this market change, such as those crude, commercial-type vehicles becoming more refined and better tailored to commuter duties.) One other result of the obesity problem is the increase risk of crashes as noted in a recent study and that is also due to the fact that obese drivers are less likely to buckle up because seat belts may not fit properly. With the compounding factors, it is clear that the growing obesity issue is larger than once thought. So, what is the solution? Of course, the main issue is to address the national obesity rate and reduce that 30 percent figure, but in the meantime, car makers need to look at the design of their belts and seats to better fit larger people. Larger vehicles often provide a better fit for plus-sized drivers, but smaller, more fuel-efficient cars should be made comfortable for all shapes and sizes. In addition, air bag designs aren’t tuned to protect occupants with higher or lower BMI ranges, so that is something manufacturers need to investigate and adjust for. Further, the government should look at their crash test procedures to incorporate various shaped dummies to better represent the full spectrum of American drivers. In our next blog on the obesity issue, we’ll look at good cars for plus-sized people.[/quote] So America, who wants to buy my tapes :3: [url=http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2010/08/-us-obesity-problem-impacts-automobile-safety-and-fuel-economy-.html]Why your fatass is being more of a burden, than a mistake[/url]

[QUOTE]growing obesity issue is larger than once thought.[/QUOTE] Hehe. Also, Richard Simmons, either add me on Steam or something, I want to buy you Minecraft.

This is to be expected. But does that mean I'll get a .7 decrease of fuel usage in my sequoia?

[QUOTE=Richard Simmons;24042310]So America, who wants to buy my tapes :3: [url=http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2010/08/-us-obesity-problem-impacts-automobile-safety-and-fuel-economy-.html]Why your fatass is being more of a burden, than a mistake[/url][/QUOTE] Go fuck yourself kid. [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Flaming" - SteveUK))[/highlight]

So, if everybody would take the spare tire (and replace it with the repair-foam or the number of AA) out of their car, would it balance the difference?

[QUOTE=Fata;24042409]Go fuck yourself kid.[/QUOTE] Calm down fat a?

[QUOTE=Richard Simmons;24042310]So America, who wants to buy my tapes :3: [url=http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2010/08/-us-obesity-problem-impacts-automobile-safety-and-fuel-economy-.html]Why your fatass is being more of a burden, than a mistake[/url][/QUOTE] People are entitled to be who they want, eat what they want, drive what they want. Call it a burden, but most of you have no idea what you're talking about. I want to say at least 3/4 of this forum population doesn't have a job, they leech of their parents and really don't contribute. At least "fat-asses" contribute by fueling the economy by spending their money. But lets go a head and generalize all people who a bit overweight all the way to being obese right. Because they're all the same and have the same living conditions and health. Oh and that .7 is really nothing. It isn't even a whole percent, so it isn't affecting shit.

I don't see what the issue is in a .7% fuel increase when most people in America consider 25MPG decent

[QUOTE=MR-X;24042546]People are entitled to be who they want, eat what they want, drive what they want. Call it a burden, but most of you have know idea what you're talking about. I want to say at least 3/4 of this forum population doesn't have a job, they leech of their parents and really don't contribute. At least "fat-asses" contribute by fueling the economy by spending their money. But lets go a head and generalize all people who a bit overweight all the way to being obese right. Because they're all the same and have the same living conditions and health. Oh and that .7 is really nothing. It isn't even a whole percent, so it isn't effecting shit.[/QUOTE] 1 billion gallons, its bullshit. Continue raging because you're fat. I thought you people were supposed to be jolly?

Lol right I'm raging because I'm fat. No I'm not, I just find these figures to be one sided. But seeing as us non-overweight people are so fucking great we can all stop driving our vehicles and help conserve gas and save it for the fat people right? Nope, you'll sit and bitch and moan about gas consumption and turn around and hop in your fucking car and drive around. Maybe my approach to this subject would have been different if it wasn't for the fact you're deliberately being a asshole and trying to start an argument. Your title for this topic "fattasses : account for .7% extra fuel increase" says it all, but the following quotes just prove what I'm saying. [QUOTE=Richard Simmons;24042310]So America, who wants to buy my tapes :3: [url=http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2010/08/-us-obesity-problem-impacts-automobile-safety-and-fuel-economy-.html]Why your fatass is being more of a burden, than a mistake[/url][/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Richard Simmons;24042529]Calm down fat a?[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Richard Simmons;24042694] Continue raging because you're fat. I thought you people were supposed to be jolly?[/QUOTE] You basically took a completely informative and respectful article and twist it and act like a huge asshole about it.

[QUOTE=MR-X;24043251]But seeing as us non-overweight people are so fucking great we can all stop driving our vehicles and help conserve gas and save it for the fat people right? Nope, you'll sit and bitch and moan about gas consumption and turn around and hop in your fucking car and drive around.[/QUOTE] That's the stupidest thing I've read all day.

ITT: Fat people can't take the smallest bit of criticism.

Fat people buy more fuel so it helps the economy get fat to save America USA USA USA [editline]03:37PM[/editline] [QUOTE=ExplodingGuy;24043356]ITT: Fat people can't take the smallest bit of criticism.[/QUOTE] Pretty sure fat people take the most criticism

Did you really need to say fatasses? I think you just want people to argue.

[QUOTE=MR-X;24043251]Lol right I'm raging because I'm fat. No I'm not, I just find these figures to be one sided. But seeing as us non-overweight people are so fucking great we can all stop driving our vehicles and help conserve gas and save it for the fat people right? Nope, you'll sit and bitch and moan about gas consumption and turn around and hop in your fucking car and drive around.[/QUOTE] Non overweight people clearly don't have issues with exercise and so don't need to be forced to walk places Ok that's kind of harsh but I can't help but notice lots of overweight people driving places that are only like a ten minutes' walk away or taking lifts everywhere. Eventually it gets to a point where they burn so few calories they get so fat and are unable to walk short distances without wheezing. It's a lifestyle disease; people need to tackle unhealthy behaviours.

brb going to gym.

[QUOTE=Splurgy_A;24043493]Non overweight people clearly don't have issues with exercise[/QUOTE] I know plenty of lazy people who aren't overweight, you likely do too, you just want to argue.

brb going to in-and-out

[QUOTE=MR-X;24043251] But seeing as us non-overweight people are so fucking great we can all stop driving our vehicles and help conserve gas and save it for the fat people right? Nope, you'll sit and bitch and moan about gas consumption and turn around and hop in your fucking car and drive around.[/QUOTE] I turn around, grab my saddle, throw it on a fat human, and they cart me around. I have a negative carbon footprint, you prick!

I thought Richard Simmons was supposed to be cool, not an asshat.

[QUOTE=Wiggles;24043323]That's the stupidest thing I've read all day.[/QUOTE] I can't blame him, he's fat.

Oh you...FP.

I bet Richard Simmons is fat himself closet fatty :smug:

[QUOTE=JDK721;24046693]I bet Richard Simmons is fat himself closet fatty :smug:[/QUOTE] According to Wikipedia, Simmons weighed 268 pounds at the time of graduating high school. I know you're not talking about the real one but it's interesting none the less. (Probably explains why the real one ISN'T a jackass)

[QUOTE=Fata;24042409]Go fuck yourself kid. [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Flaming" - SteveUK))[/highlight][/QUOTE] I like how he's banned for flaming when Richard pretty much flamed a large amount of people

[QUOTE=Killerjc;24046846]I like how he's banned for flaming when Richard pretty much flamed a large amount of people[/QUOTE] You can get away with harsh generalizations very easily on Facepunch, the bans fly when you start being obviously racist or when you flame a specific user.

heavier people make their cars' fuel economy less, it's simple fact. not enough to notice for one car, but for millions, yes.

[QUOTE=Ama-zake;24042580]I don't see what the issue is in a .7% fuel increase when most people in America consider 25MPG decent[/QUOTE] Our Infiniti QX4 gets 12 MPG. My parents bought the thing and I was just like lolwut?

The fuck are you on, I [I]create[/I] the fuel :smug:

I don't know, I have a problem with the whole "if you are fat it is your fault" argument. I'm 18, I weigh 250lbs, and am 6'. Last fall/winter I worked out every night for a good hour. I only lost 20lbs in 4 months. I ate 2 meals a day and had a granola bar every couple hours, that's it. I drank water and diet soda and avoiding stuff with sugar. I have a friend who is also 18, is 5'5", and weighs ~115lbs. He constantly eats shit and drinks two 2liters of Code Red daily. He eats ~6 meals a day and they are all frozen food shit or fast food.