Gas Prices...

LightRoasted

If I may ...
For your consideration ...

Agree 100%

Just got word that my car insurance premiums are going up because of the vast increase in uninsured accidents. I guess when times are tight, it is not cigarettes, alcohol, tattoos, or even driving better to conserve gas. It is "Hey.. need to save money. Let me lower my car insurance premiums or get rid of it all together and HOPE!"
Wait. Aren't there "laws" against driving without car insurance?
 

OccamsRazor

Well-Known Member
For your consideration ...


Wait. Aren't there "laws" against driving without car insurance?
Kinda like the laws against theft, child abuse, and murder? Laws like those??
Same rules apply. Some have disregard for the laws and others that do regard them... end up paying for those who do not. 'Merica!
 

RoseRed

American Beauty
PREMO Member
I just sent a message to my cousin there to see if she and her husband are driving them.
Her response:
Hi Rose! No, we have a diesel VW. Most cars here are diesel, but there are a lot of electric cars here compared to the US because the government gives perks such as free parking, free road rolls and a reduced tax rate. If your friend was in the city, chances are there were a lot more electric cars than in the countryside. We live in the north and distances are long, the climate is harsh and most of the time you are in the middle of nowhere with no charging stations. We northerners are a little reluctant for good reason. Do you drive an ev?
 

kom526

They call me ... Sarcasmo
So, the CPI gets released today which means MD's gas tax will have it's number for the July 1 increase. Early guesses put that increase right around .06 increase per gallon.
 

Gilligan

#*! boat!
PREMO Member
Her response:
Hi Rose! No, we have a diesel VW. Most cars here are diesel, but there are a lot of electric cars here compared to the US because the government gives perks such as free parking, free road rolls and a reduced tax rate. If your friend was in the city, chances are there were a lot more electric cars than in the countryside. We live in the north and distances are long, the climate is harsh and most of the time you are in the middle of nowhere with no charging stations. We northerners are a little reluctant for good reason. Do you drive an ev?
I'm not surprised people in the more remote areas are still driving diesels. But the trend is amazing...
My son and his wife both drive electric vehicles....son has owned two Teslas but now they have a small commuter car and a "soccer mom van" since two kids came along. ;-)

electric vehicles accounted for 83.7% of all new vehicles registered in Norway in January, well ahead of the previous record, set in September 2021 with 77%, and well up on the 53% recorded for January 2021.

The cost of public charging has recently been bumped up but my son and wife seldom use those, charging at home.
 

RoseRed

American Beauty
PREMO Member
I'm not surprised people in the more remote areas are still driving diesels. But the trend is amazing...
My son and his wife both drive electric vehicles....son has owned two Teslas but now they have a small commuter car and a "soccer mom van" since two kids came along. ;-)



The cost of public charging has recently been bumped up but my son and wife seldom use those, charging at home.
Glad it works for them.
 

PrchJrkr

Long Haired Country Boy
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I ❤ my diesel. If I was driving either of my "trucks" I wouldn't be eating. :nomoney:
 

Gilligan

#*! boat!
PREMO Member
I ❤ my diesel. If I was driving either of my "trucks" I wouldn't be eating. :nomoney:
My diesel truck gets about 12 mpg. My gas Bronco gets 8 mpg. Thank goodness for my '91 Toyota pickup truck...and I'm getting ready to break out the Harley; something I've never used before for anything but recreational riding.
 

Sneakers

Just sneakin' around....
I did something really stupid just now. Really spur of the moment. I pre-ordered one of these:


It follows the same guidelines as the Slingshot, under 1700 pounds so it's an autocycle, registers as a motorcycle. If I'm going to get an electric vehicle, it's gotta have style and be fun.
 

glhs837

Power with Control
I did something really stupid just now. Really spur of the moment. I pre-ordered one of these:


It follows the same guidelines as the Slingshot, under 1700 pounds so it's an autocycle, registers as a motorcycle. If I'm going to get an electric vehicle, it's gotta have style and be fun.

Sure about the registration? I thought Maryland had an actual autocycle registration. Ah, here it is....

https://cleantechnica.com/2022/05/05/maryland-stops-treating-3-wheeled-cars-like-motorcycles/
 

Sneakers

Just sneakin' around....

glhs837

Power with Control
My diesel truck gets about 12 mpg. My gas Bronco gets 8 mpg. Thank goodness for my '91 Toyota pickup truck...and I'm getting ready to break out the Harley; something I've never used before for anything but recreational riding.

Throw some bags on there and start fetching groceries and pizza :)
motopizza.jpg
 

glhs837

Power with Control
I see. I think Barcaloungers gets royalties on that one :) If you ever need a five pizza insulated bag, let me know :) Shoulda seen the ladies at WalMart when I rolled up for the pick order last year... "You sure its all gonna fit, Son?" :)
 

TPD

the poor dad
On my looooong commute home today from the farm, I noticed Ridge Market gas was $5.39! How bad are they screwing us? I saw $4.95 in the city this morning so wondering if city prices changed this afternoon.
 

Gilligan

#*! boat!
PREMO Member
On my looooong commute home today from the farm, I noticed Ridge Market gas was $5.39! How bad are they screwing us? I saw $4.95 in the city this morning so wondering if city prices changed this afternoon.
You Ridge merchants have a history of being price gougers.

Or so I heered... ;-p
 
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