Energy Dashboards:
Using Real-Time Feedback to Influence Behavior

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All right, I’ll admit it. Like a lot of people, I’ve been known to drive with a heavy foot. Sometimes I have a good reason, but often not. Unlike many people, though, I’m able to see just how much worse my fuel economy is when I’m rushed and driving faster. Seeing my average fuel economy drop on my dashboard display encourages me to slow down. This is sometimes referred to as the Prius effect, though in my case I’m driving a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid.

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