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I'm saving gas by driving slower
« on: May 23rd, 2007, 11:57am » |
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Lately I've been keeping my speed down to 60-65 mph. On my last tank of gas, I got almost 35 mpg!!! (I drive a 2000 Chevy Cavalier with 124k miles on it)
spread the word - driving slower saves gas!
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #1 on: May 23rd, 2007, 12:08pm » |
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Good for you, MikkaB.
So, you taking us out to dinner with the savings? 
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #2 on: May 23rd, 2007, 12:25pm » |
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on May 23rd, 2007, 11:57am, MikkaB wrote:Lately I've been keeping my speed down to 60-65 mph. On my last tank of gas, I got almost 35 mpg!!! (I drive a 2000 Chevy Cavalier with 124k miles on it)
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Imagine how much you'd save if you walked or rode a bike.
But seriously I do agree with you. With the price of gas these days it's seems ridiculous to not car pool. I just saw an article on the local news about how more and more people are using craigs list to find travel companions to defray their fuel costs.
With the money you save at the pumps you can press the paypal button at the bottom of the page or make a donation to O.U.C.H.
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #3 on: May 23rd, 2007, 12:29pm » |
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I was with some buffoon the other day who added 25 minutes onto our trip with a detour to the next state over for gas.
He needed 11 gallons. He saved about $3.00. We probably burnt through $1.50 getting there.
Some people suck at math... annoyingly so.
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #4 on: May 23rd, 2007, 12:48pm » |
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on May 23rd, 2007, 12:25pm, artonio7 wrote:
Imagine how much you'd save if you walked or rode a bike.
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I would if I could, in a heartbeat. Unfortunately I live 12 miles from my daughter's daycare, and 25 miles from work. I'd love to find a job closer to home so I don't have to drive so much. Michigan doesn't make it easy at all for people to give up their vehicles. Did you know that there is no public transportation between Ann Arbor and Detroit? It's true. Nor is there public transportation to Detroit Metro Airport.
And I hate to tell you guys this but with the money I save at the pumps, I'm going to be buying food.  I promise I'll donate some scrill when I can.
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #5 on: May 23rd, 2007, 12:51pm » |
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on May 23rd, 2007, 12:48pm, MikkaB wrote:| And I hate to tell you guys this but with the money I save at the pumps, I'm going to be buying food. |
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So, you ARE going to be taking us out to dinner....
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #6 on: May 23rd, 2007, 12:55pm » |
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Part of the demand on our gas supplies are because people have "non-negotiable" commutes to their jobs. I live less than a mile to work, however, I drive to and from customers every day. We get a $0.30/mile reimbursement. Doesn't come close to covering our costs when you figure wear and tear and insurance increase due to using the vehical for business purposes. UUGGGGHHHHH. Those people who can bike to work, hang there all day them bike home...please do.
The demands on some of our jobs prevent us from conserving.
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #7 on: May 23rd, 2007, 12:58pm » |
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Redd the IRS reimursement rate is much higher than that now. How does your employer get away with that?
brewcrew do you know of a joint that serves Ramen? If so, we're there, my treat!
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #8 on: May 23rd, 2007, 1:29pm » |
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on May 23rd, 2007, 12:58pm, MikkaB wrote:Redd the IRS reimursement rate is much higher than that now. How does your employer get away with that?
brewcrew do you know of a joint that serves Ramen? If so, we're there, my treat! |
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.....but wait.... ramen is not just for heat and eat anymore...
Bon Apetito! http://www.mattfischer.com/ramen/
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #9 on: May 23rd, 2007, 1:59pm » |
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Pegg,
The reimbursement rate for mileage is I believe 48.5 cents per mile.
Unless you have an agreed upon rate with your company, they are not paying you enough.
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #10 on: May 23rd, 2007, 2:37pm » |
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Corporate sets the rate on a per period basis prior to the start of said period. And, I believe, this is a blanket rate across the US for everyone company wide.
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« Reply #11 on: May 23rd, 2007, 3:01pm » |
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Slowing down does help a lot. It takes 4X the energy to move a car at 90 than it does at 45 mph. Also the US has been sold a crock of sh.t as far as ethanol. e10 gas lowers the mpg by 10-20%. That right off the bat accounts for a rise of 15% gas consumption in the us since it's introduction in (mandated by the EPA) 1999. Want to cut gas consumption in the US by 15%? get rid of the ETOH!
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #12 on: May 23rd, 2007, 3:34pm » |
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on May 23rd, 2007, 2:37pm, Redd wrote:| Corporate sets the rate on a per period basis prior to the start of said period. And, I believe, this is a blanket rate across the US for everyone company wide. |
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Redd, the Federal govt says it costs almost 50 cents per mile to use a car. You can write that off of your taxes.
If your company gives you 30 cents, you will be able to write off the other 20 cents.
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #13 on: May 23rd, 2007, 3:38pm » |
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We measure fuel by the hour,not mpg.I drive real slow and it ain't helping.
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« Reply #14 on: May 23rd, 2007, 4:21pm » |
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Gas prices are high? Haven't noticed, must have something to do with that company card..........Seriously though, fueled up the locomotive yesterday, 1500 gallons at $2.85 a gallon and thats off road. Normally I let it idle if its going to be an hour or two before I use it again, now I kill it.
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #15 on: May 23rd, 2007, 6:31pm » |
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The guy driving the taxi yesterday was gonna buy a boat but is thinking twice now. Gas on the lake of course is always expensive. Probably approaching five bucks.
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #16 on: May 23rd, 2007, 6:48pm » |
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Usually loaded with MSG, my trigger. Too bad, because it is cheap, convenient and tasty.
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #17 on: May 23rd, 2007, 11:18pm » |
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I'm starting my 4th week at a new firm on the Northshore. Part of the decision making process was that I wanted to reduce my carbon footprint. While driving into New Orleans five days a week garnered a larger paycheck, it seemed to not align with my changing attitude and concern toward the future of our childrens World.
I leave the house early, drive on a barely used back-road and drive as if there is an egg between the gas peddle and the floor-board. It is actually very pleasent ride through the country.
I have begun to learn how to grow my own food and how to feed the soil. I'm changing the way I think and it is based upon a no regrets policy.
Should Big Oil poke a hole in the soil of LA and hit new reserves that rivals Saudi Aramco, I won't care cause it'll be good all around. And if times get rough at least I know how to nourish the soil and grow some food to eat and I can pass this knowledge on to my daughter who may indeed need it more than I.
You know, the Fox who burnes more calories chasing the rabbit than the caught rabbit provides provides is a loosing proposition. Currently the only difference between Humans and that Fox is that the gap is being made up by the "inexpensive" stored energy in oil. When the price continues to climb,as it will, that gap will no longer be bridged as it is now.
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #18 on: May 23rd, 2007, 11:51pm » |
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Steve that is a wonderful life change you are making. Some of us aren't so lucky to have those choices. I was looking to purchase a home a while back. Something taht would keep me in my budget, and allow me to have my OWN space. Then it dawned on me, that my kids are going to on their own sooner than I care to think, and then all the yard work, and snow removal will be up to me. With the spinal arthritis getting worce by the second, this is not something I can take on at my age and in my condition. renting is going to have to be the way I go from here on out. No ability to have a garden, or to compost.
Great idea for those who can. We are the keepers of the world our children inherit. It IS up to us within our means to do our best to leave them something good.
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #19 on: May 24th, 2007, 12:23am » |
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on May 23rd, 2007, 11:18pm, stevegeebe wrote:
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Thats really great, bro. My Mom used to grow lots of food when i was young and then even started raising a pig or 2 for food. I enjoyed that.
I dont do any gardening for food, but I do have plenty of flowers and rhodies and lawn. What are the benefits of composting, and how do you do it?
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #20 on: May 24th, 2007, 10:00am » |
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kids who have a garden eat more than twice as many veggies when they are from the garden than they do store-bought veggies.
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« Reply #21 on: May 24th, 2007, 2:19pm » |
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I buy my veggies at the farmers market up the block here from the office.
Tomatos, summer squashes of all kinds, home grown heads of garlic. Beans, peas, carrots and corn. Cucumbers and fresh dill, peppers of all shapes and sizes and colors...yumm yummm..
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« Reply #22 on: May 24th, 2007, 7:21pm » |
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Yeah....veggies rule 
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #23 on: May 24th, 2007, 10:39pm » |
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When I decided to start a garden, there was an old man who lived across the street from me who had a mid-sized garden in his yard. With very little space some of his harvest found its way the the steps of my porch in a little bag.
I began my own garden and it failed compared to his. One day I went over to his land and discussed with him my results. He pointed his old bent-up finger at me and said, "feed the soil...not the plants". He then directed me to his compost bins and showed them to me and explained how he used leaves, grass clippings and kitchen waste and, over time and a little work, turned it into viable soil.
He died shortly after the Storm and I regret how long it took for me to visit with him and learn all he had to teach me. His wife, one day left a plastic bag on the steps containing all of the gardenig books he had collected over the years.
I refer to them all of the time now and picture him as if he were still here. I guess he is.
That's it B$. Feed the soil. And Redd, I'm truely sorry about your condition. Perhaps, if you want to, plant some of you favorites in a discarded plastic pots on the patio or balcony. Let me know if you do and how it goes.
I'm sorry for jacking this thread. It started out about fuel and I feel as if I am seen as an alarmist when this particular topic is posted. My little brother is a Geologist and I have been discounting his concerns for years as big brothers often do.
But I've been reading up on the possibilities of oil depletion and if some of these folks are right, us Humans are in for a world of hurt. Do you own reasearch. In particular Youtube Richard Heinberg. He is only one of many independent thinkers that provides a possible insight into the times ahead.
In closing, I must warn you that you may not want to hear what he and many others are predicting. It may not play out as they say but if it is only half true we are still headed for major changes.
We all really need to start now...a change. We can do this but we all need to know the truth in order to act as many.
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Re: I'm saving gas by driving slower
« Reply #24 on: May 25th, 2007, 9:46am » |
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Hijack away, Steve. It's a huge issue for me, too.
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