We are all used to dealing with miles per gallon (mpg), that familiar if sometimes clumsy indicator of a vehicle's fuel consumption. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides mpg ratings, along with the disclaimer that our actual mileage will vary. And it always does.
That's just one indication of how flawed mpg ratings are. But don't worry. They will soon be rendered completely obsolete by advancing technology. We think it's time to get on with the changeover to something better.
A figure that reflects monthly fuel cost makes much more sense. Consider ... Back to article
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By samsalamay
on 01/14/11
11:20 AM PST
Excellent idea. As a developer of sugar based biofuels, it is time to gather mfc data to provide smart decisions for consumers. This will drive mpg and big oil into realizing there are options, hopefully to accelerate the use of alternative power. Btw, EPEC Biofuels will change the complexion of fuel creation, profiting the farmer, his or her community and provide a cost-effective method to produce biofuels. Engines with direct injection to optimize E85 is near and the use of hybrid/flex fuel is on the horizon. In 10 years, we will say goodbye to big oil. Let us pray...
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By mojotim
on 02/17/11
2:20 PM PST
Goodbye to big oil - yes Ethanol - no, not scalable, expensive, low energy density Bio diesel - no, not scalable Battery power - no, 8 hours to recharge, really? Hydrogen fuel cells - no, un-usable in cold weather Compressed natural gas - YES, why is this not being talked about? One of the largest gas reserves on the planet is under North America, safe, non-toxic, cheap!.. I fill my car in my garage with a home refueling appliance for $11.00, that gets me 220 highway miles. WAKE UP PEOPLE! Never visit another gas station! Commercial fleets caught on to this years ago, don't let corporate America be the only ones cashing in. Demand more CNG powered BI-FUEL cars. If you run out of natural gas, push a button and run it on gasoline.
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