News Is it time to rethink our reliance on oil?

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The discussion highlights the challenges of relying on public transportation, with one participant expressing the need to continue driving due to inadequate options. The conversation touches on fuel efficiency, noting that the Honda Civic Diesel achieves 55 mpg, outperforming its gasoline hybrid counterpart. The cost of biodiesel is mentioned as approximately $3.00 per gallon in the U.S. Another participant shares their positive experience with public transportation at Florida State University, emphasizing the financial savings from not owning a car for three years. The overall sentiment reflects a mix of frustration with public transport limitations and appreciation for fuel-efficient vehicles.
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Well it finally happened. I'm still going to be driving my car around though, as there's no adequate and timely public transport to get me to and from where I need to go.

Still you would think somethings got to give.
 
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According to Newsweek, the Honda Civic Diesel get 55 mpg in combined highway and city driving, which is 5 mpg better than their gasoline powered hybrid. The price of biodiesel is about $3.00 a gallon in the US.
 
My Mariner hybrid still averages 33+ MPG (DLMG)!

DLMG = Driving Like My Grandma
 
I don't know what my 1.2L Citroen diesel did 10years ago - I can't remember ever having to fill it up!
 
slugcountry said:
Well it finally happened. I'm still going to be driving my car around though, as there's no adequate and timely public transport to get me to and from where I need to go.

Still you would think somethings got to give.

Too bad. They have pretty good public transportation here at Florida State/Tallahassee, 100% free for students. I haven't owned a car in three years and have probably saved over a thousand dollars in gas money.
 
Looks like Cheney'll be celebrating. We have a Civic Hybrid, its pretty cool.
 
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