[mdlug-discuss] Ethanol vs gasoline economy [Was: [mdlug] Automotive technical info ...]

[Robert Adkins]

Wolfger wrote:
> On 5/30/07, Robert Adkins <radkins at impelind.com> wrote:
>
>   
>>     Most require Motorcycle licenses, from what I understand, which
>> means lower insurance premiums as well.
>>     
>
> Really? I always thought motorcycles would raise insurance premiums,
> seeing as how government is always telling us how dangerous they are.
>   
    Only dangerous due to other drivers and people acting like morons on 
motorcycles as well as those wearing tiny helmets and little else, 
instead of serious protective equipment. They are still far less to 
insure than an automobile.
   
>>> Heck, start dreaming of transporter bays while you're at it. :-)
>>>
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>>     That's not as realistic with the technology we have available today.
>>     
>
> You're dreaming of technologically realistic solutions, I'm dreaming
> of sociologically realistic solutions. You'll have a lot easier time
> convincing people to teleport than convincing them to ride a scooter.
>   
    Well, increased gas prices has, so far, convinced enough people to 
buy smaller vehicles, which is at least one of the reasons smaller car 
sales are up while larger car/truck sales have been declining in the 
past few years.

    I've also been seeing more scooters being used, even for short 
distance commuting to work. (Similar to the 20 to 25 minute drive I have 
at about 35 to 45 minutes each way)

    Maybe we'll be seeing more smaller cars and scooters sold as gas 
prices continue to rise.