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Anyone capable of discussing gas without politics? Anyone?

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:lol: Ohhhhh so true
 
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Consumer Reports: Chrysler gas deal not a good idea - AutoblogGreen

Chrysler's "Let's Refuel America" incentive, in which the automaker gave out gas cards which guarantees fuel at $2.99 a gallon, has not proven very successful at all. After the program was initially launched, critics were quick to point out its flaws, and it appears that the car buying public was smart enough to see past the tactic as well. It's easy to understand that offering fuel at lower prices is no way to reduce its consumption, but it's the unfavorable financial information which likely proves the most harmful to the campaign. After all, it's difficult to get excited about something which is going to end up costing you more money in the long run.

Consumer Reports did a bit of math itself and found the incentive program to be lacking in sense. The results of its numbers crunching can be found here, though the short version is that buyers who choose normal incentives will save money over those who choose the gas card. Note, Consumer Reports only compared vehicles from Chrysler that it recommends.
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I'm saving big bucks these days on gasoline. My oldest daughter got married in January. I can't afford the gas bills and the loan payment for wedding, so I'm saving gas because my first born got married. When I pass a gas station I feel like dancing, making a toast and a speech all at the same time. How's that for some twisted logic?
 
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And now for some "alternatve" transportation..........

A young Canadian inventor named Ben Gulak has created an innovative new electric motorbike that takes some of the lessons learned from the Segway device, but implements them in a much cooler package.
The bike, called the Uno, looks from its profile like a strange powered unicycle but actually employs two wheels side-by-side. Riders lean forward to accelerate; a feature famously used by the Segway, and can hit a top speed of 25 mph in its current configuration. The Uno also makes use of a set of gyros to enhance ease of balance, and the wheels are independently operated making turning much more precise.

Gulak , who?s only 18, says that the Uno is relatively simple to ride but, ?takes a bit of getting used to because you have to learn to trust it.
 
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