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Real Gas Price -- $1,400 per Gallon, or Two Weeks Hard Labor

Apr 10, 2007 23:57

The price of gasoline, or rather, the value of gasoline, is much higher than most people imagine. Over the years, people have become accustomed to paying $1, $2, $3 or perhaps $4 per gallon. In reality, the value gasoline is three orders of magnitude higher, somewhere north of $1,400.00 per gallon ( Read more... )

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Industrial Efficiency anonymous July 19 2007, 05:29:02 UTC

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Re: Industrial Efficiency valuesystem July 19 2007, 07:52:01 UTC

...until we lose it... yes, I'm afraid that might happen. Concentrated energy from ancient sunlight (petroleum and coal) are such fabulous energy sources, that few people seem to take the time to think about how valueable they are. I do. I think about it everytime I drive. It makes me a bit sad, considering some of the errands I run, and the frequency.

I am currently seriously considering getting a scooter (about $1,000; that should get over 100 miles per gallon), for doing errands to the four towns that are all within 15 miles of my home, and getting to work on nice days.

Re: Industrial Efficiency anonymous June 16 2008, 21:28:56 UTC

if so, please consider a good health and disability insurance, and "final expences" insurance might be wirth a look. It'd be a shame if such an interesting specimen will die on the street because of short vision.

Re: Industrial Efficiency valuesystem June 16 2008, 21:38:25 UTC

Thank you for the cryptic answer.

I haven't bought the scooter yet, but needless to say, if I do buy one, I'll be beyond careful with it.

In any event, life is a temporary condition for all, and whether it is a scooter or a BMW, things happen, so its best to do what good we can with the time we have.

Re: Industrial Efficiency anonymous March 2 2009, 22:13:11 UTC

Better yet, consider getting an electric bicycle and a solar generator to charge it. If you get an extra battery that charges during daylight hours while you are using the other, you will not be contributing to any depletion of ancient concentrated solar energy at all. For trips less than 10 miles, forget about solar power and consider getting a little extra out of your food calories by riding a (body-powered) bicycle.

And you are right to eschew the warnings about light-weight transport. If all the people who think they are safe from accidents just because they drive a large vehicle would realize they're at the same risk of injury/death as anyone driving/riding a smaller vehicle, most would stay home. Wear a helmet and protective clothing as appropriate, mind your road manners, and expect others to mind there's.

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