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RE: Gas Prices - 5/6/2008 7:57:34 AM
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jod78
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While they do have some options in bikes (reclining, bike trailers, baskets), bikes just aren't set up for families AND groceries. It's an either/or proposition. Most of the carry options (besides the trailer) are also limited to a single bag. I have a saddle bag basket on my bike and I don't think I could fit more than 2 plastic bags or 1 paper bag between the two sides.
What I would like to see is more options in family cars (6+ passengers). It doesn't look like anything is being developed for larger families in terms of electric/hybrid cars or even better gas mileage. I'm not looking for a huge engine or great pick up. I'd really like some better options.
Toyota Highlander, Ford Escape, Chevy Tahoe all are made in hybrid models.
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RE: Gas Prices - 5/6/2008 9:49:20 AM
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Georgia-Peach
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I am clueless as to how exactly the hybrid cars work. I do love the toyota highlanders!
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RE: Gas Prices - 5/6/2008 10:57:52 AM
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jod78
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I'm not very educated on them either, but basically they have both a gas and electric motor...using one or the other, or both, at different points to maximize fuel economy.
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RE: Gas Prices - 5/6/2008 1:35:20 PM
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fb7312
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Is their a price difference between gas companies.
The dearest company in London and possibly across UK is BP the cheapest is usually at supermarkets pumps. Do people shop around for cheaper gas.
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RE: Gas Prices - 5/6/2008 2:20:47 PM
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uncabeeil
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Is their a price difference between gas companies. Yes. In fact, there are differences between individual stations of the same brand. The cheapest in my area is WaWa, the highest is Exxon.
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Do people shop around for cheaper gas. Some do, I don't. I can't see driving miles out of my way to save a dollar or two.
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RE: Gas Prices - 5/6/2008 3:22:37 PM
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garsyt
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Here in my area there are 3 Lassus stations within 12 miles of each other and typically the price gets cheaper the farther away from the freeway you get. Thankfully the cheapest one is closest to me and often is in a bit of a gas war with the station next door, typically anywhere from 3 to 9 cents cheaper!
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RE: Gas Prices - 5/7/2008 12:34:08 PM
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fb7312
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There are two petrol stations close to where I work Esso and Q8, about 300 yards apart, the Q8 is always 2pence dearer than Esso, Shell about a 1/4 of a mile away is even cheaper. 
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RE: Gas Prices - 5/11/2008 7:47:39 PM
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The price of petrol {gas} in the UK is over £5 a gallon which is about $10 how much is the average price in the USA
Right now the average price here in the USA is around $3.75 dollars a gallon. It varies by what area you live in.
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RE: Gas Prices - 5/11/2008 8:51:21 PM
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The gas prices are really hurting a lot of people in our area. But what can you do? You still have to get to work and go places. I don't know what the breaking point is, but there are a lot of people that are starting to get close to it. I'm so thankful that my husband doesn't have a 45 minute commute to work anymore.
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RE: Gas Prices - 5/12/2008 10:06:13 PM
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I drive at least 1000 miles/month for work, often closer to 1200 miles. Thankfully my company pays me for mileage- if they didn't I probably couldn't afford to work. I still see plenty of people driving big cars/trucks in the middle of the day with only 1 person in them though.
I would love to be able to bike or use public transportation, but the bus system in Phoenix is terrible and drivers are crazy enough to make biking dangerous, although I've known a few people who do it.
The pictures of Amsterdam make me remember the time I spent in Denmark. Mass transit and bikes were the norm- the family I lived with didn't even own a car.
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RE: Gas Prices - 5/13/2008 10:05:05 AM
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garsyt
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I still see plenty of people driving big cars/trucks in the middle of the day with only 1 person in them though.
If those folks are parents - it could be that they just dropped he kids at school and are running to the grocery store to get a few things, drop the books by the library and run a couple errands before going back to school for afternoon pick up. If it were me you saw that's likely what it would be, except for the dropping off the kids because they catch the bus most of the time.
And then there are days that I don't go ANYWHERE - Man I love those days!
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RE: Gas Prices - 5/13/2008 2:07:38 PM
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Well, I have cut back on my driving because of the prices. We are up at $4.00 a gallon here so gas is now like liquid gold. I had to get a locking gas cap because one day I started out with a full tank, and ended with an almost empty tank. My gas light even went on and I KNOW I filled it.
DH works 45 miles away and so he has to drive. He does work from home whenever possible though. That is good because pretty soon he is going to have to look for either another job or we are going to have to move and our moving options are very limited.
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RE: Gas Prices - 5/13/2008 2:16:32 PM
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uponeagleswings
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I still see plenty of people driving big cars/trucks in the middle of the day with only 1 person in them though.
If those folks are parents - it could be that they just dropped he kids at school and are running to the grocery store to get a few things, drop the books by the library and run a couple errands before going back to school for afternoon pick up. If it were me you saw that's likely what it would be, except for the dropping off the kids because they catch the bus most of the time.
And then there are days that I don't go ANYWHERE - Man I love those days!
Blessings,
Garsy
I've thought of that...it is a LOT of people though. Men and women, and lots of them on the freeway as opposed to surface streets. I don't see too many people carpooling during rush hours either come to think of it.
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