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Lupus did not say he was driving a car. The only vehicle I know of that gives 70 mpg is a motorcycle. They're ok for some people, but have obvious drawbacks. It's probably patriotic to drive a motorcycle if you also carry an organ donor card with you.
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Its also national bike to work week. I think these gas-boycott days usually coincide with this week.
There are lots of things you can do to conserve energy and it is good to be aware of them and to try to cosnerve as much as possible. Still, I agree that a one-day gas boycott is pretty useless.
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I would love a hybrid car. They were talking about them on the local radio here last week and the local wait time is over a year to get one because so many have pre-ordered they go out the door faster than they come in. I am driving a lot less than I was two months ago, combining trips when I can. I wish we had better public transportation and we can't bike or walk much now that its May in the desert. No more biking or walking till October....
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I get 70+ mpg and my vehicle is a lot more fun to drive than any SUV. This is MY " hybrid car ." Not much fun grocery shopping, but it gets me around just fine.
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Someone with a nickname "Lupus" should know The VW Lupo gets better than 70mpg and is a lot cheaper than the ultra-high-tech Prius. Or on the other end of the weight/utility scale, my car can get 70mpg (1500mi+ range) with the cruise on 50mph, but it can also hold 40 cu ft of cargo, 5 large adults, and tow a 2000lb trailer through the mountains at 90mph if I so choose.
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because so many have pre-ordered they go out the door faster than they come in. I am driving a lot less than I was two months ago, combining trips when I can. I wish we had better public transportation and we can't bike or walk much now that its May in the desert. No more biking or walking till October....
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The VW Lupo gets better than 70mpg and is a lot cheaper than the ultra-high-tech Prius. Or on the other end of the weight/utility scale, my car can get 70mpg (1500mi+ range) with the cruise on 50mph, but it can also hold 40 cu ft of cargo, 5 large adults, and tow a 2000lb trailer through the mountains at 90mph if I so choose.
