They said "average American motorist", so I'd doubt they're talking commercial vehicles.

Nope. I clocked up over 100,000 miles last year and I plan to beat that this year. Commercial trucks will not slow down or stop because of fuel prices. We simply charge more to cover the increased operatting cost.

In other words, YOU buy the diesel that I burn at a rate of about 5.5 MPG. You pay for your groceries and widgets, which I bring to the stores. And waste fuel by idling away the nights to keep my truck comfortable and my TV running.

Never fear to ask me about trucking. I'm more than willing to share my inside knowledge with everyone!

Brian

I bet the local delivery trucks for FedEx UPS etc have increased dramatically with online shopping.

Hitting $3.099 here in GA.

It's 30-35 cents more in CA. Sounds about right for the California antismog blend.

It's [almost] official -- we're above 1981 gas crisis levels.

...but it doesn't appear to be stopping anyone.

I went to the gas station at lunch (only because as I was leaving the lot my car almost died due to low fuel.) That particular gas station was packed. I wondered why $3.15 was such a big deal. A woman told me the Speedway right up the street was at $3.49.

I should pay more attention!

I saw somebody on a Vespa-type scooter the other day. Unusual for my town. I've looked at those some.

I saw someone on a pink one with a matching pink helmet yesterday - looked very cute. They're probably dead now, since I saw them on 202 at rush hour, but still, very cute.

BTW - any locals know why it smells so bad at 202 and Westtown Rd? Has had that public restroom/ D-town paper mill odor for weeks now... never noticed it before.

Unleaded Fuel is $1.52 per LITRE here this morning.

I put the high performance stuff in my car, at a lovely $1.58...fuckers

Here's an article debunking gas myths, like the one that says running your air conditioner will use up fuel:

http://biz.yahoo.com/cnnm/070515/050...pf=family-home

Notice it says that the best way to save gas is to drive sensibly at the speed limit and avoid quick stops and starts.

Like THAT'S going to happen!

I thought the best way to save gas (besides riding your bike) is to get one of these.

My number one fuel-saving rule is "Brakes waste gas."

I think we should go back to horses for short distances.

Running an air conditioner will use up fuel. Maybe not a lot, but don't misread the article. It's simple physics. If you ask the engine to do more work, it will take more fuel to do that work.

If I'm sitting at a red light in neutral, and I turn on the air conditioner, I can hear the engine increase its idle speed as the AC compressor turns on. The article talks about a test done at highway speed comparing having the windows open to having the A/C on. They did not compare all the other various driving situations. The amount may be negligible, but it absolutely uses more gas to run the A/C.

The tips about driving habits and tire pressure are good ones though.

Cool, do you need my shipping address so you can have your dealership deliver it to me? Thanks, man! :rolleyes: