Date:         Wed, 11 Aug 2004 16:36:10 -0400
Reply-To:     Cory Sammons <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Cory Sammons <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wonder if this device will plug into a diesel Vanagon?
Comments: To: Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
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> USATODAY.com - Drivers let Big Brother in to get a break
> http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2004-08-08-insure_x.htm
>
> Progressive will announce its TripSense trial in Minnesota on Aug. 24.
> Customers who sign up will get a device the size of a Tic Tac box to plug
> into their cars. The device will track speed and how many miles are driven
> at what times of day. Every few months, customers would unplug the device
> from the car, plug it into a computer, upload the data and send it to
> Progressive. Depending on results, discounts will range from 5% to 25%.
>
>
> - Gnarlie
>
"In Minnesota, where the highway speed limit is 70 mph, drivers who go over
75 less than 0.1% of the time get an extra 5% discount."
..Over 75 less than 0.1% of the time?  Sounds like an automatic discount
for listmembers!

Cory Sammons
84 Westy
99 New Beetle
Gardiner, NY