Gas prices are seen Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at a 76 gas station in Malibu, California........ouch!
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I have a bad feeling we're all going to be seeing this pretty soon. :cry:
Better start gassing up at Costco, Sam's Club or Safeway :O.
Wow it's not that much here, yet. For once I'm actualy glad I don't drive, don't have to deal with insane gas prices. Now imagin gas costing twice as much as that, because it does in many other contries. My mom's girlfriend's brother in law (lol) is from England and has been out here visiting for a few months. Ever time someone complains about gas prices rising her just laughs and makes some comment about how nice it is to save so much compared to what he's used to.
i'm thinking about switching to public transportation...
It makes me sad that it has been about 16 years since "Back to the Future 2" and we still don't have Mr. Fusion. :(
YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @____________________@ that's crazy!!!!!!!!!!!
That's dirty.
Quote from: "gmontem"It makes me sad that it has been about 16 years since "Back to the Future 2" and we still don't have Mr. Fusion. :(
Now that I know more, I realize how ridiculous Mr. Fusion is. Mr. Fission maybe, but hella not fusion.
dirty huh....gas aint getting any cleaner either. 8)
Man...that's terrible. On to Electric Cars I tell ya!
Quote from: "Leviathan"Man...that's terrible. On to Electric Cars I tell ya!
Until you factor in repair costs =(.. Seriously though, we need to really look into other forms of fuel... something like this...http://www.globalstewards.org/biodiesel.htm With all the fast food restraunts in my area, I'm sure they could supply quite a bit of fuel.
I need to grow wings and learn to fly.
Quote from: "joshness"Until you factor in repair costs =(.. Seriously though, we need to really look into other forms of fuel... something like this...http://www.globalstewards.org/biodiesel.htm With all the fast food restraunts in my area, I'm sure they could supply quite a bit of fuel.
Personally, I'm all for hydrogen-powered cars. The exhaust is harmless, hydrogen is the most plentiful element in the universe, and it won't change how cars handle. Now all they need to work on is getting the cars out there and H-fuel stations. What a monumental task. -_-
I don't care, I miss driving. I hate Mass Transit and I love to drive. Like this is going to stop me from getting a car. It will sure burn a hole the size of a gundam's cannon, but anime already does that to me as well.
Heh, even more of a reason for me to jog and ride my bike everywhere. That and the Light Rail/BART/VTA.
Compare to most country, you're glad that you're in America!! Look at the normal price in other coutnry for example Japan!
Quote from: "Tsubasa"Quote from: "joshness"Until you factor in repair costs =(.. Seriously though, we need to really look into other forms of fuel... something like this...http://www.globalstewards.org/biodiesel.htm With all the fast food restraunts in my area, I'm sure they could supply quite a bit of fuel.
Personally, I'm all for hydrogen-powered cars. The exhaust is harmless, hydrogen is the most plentiful element in the universe, and it won't change how cars handle. Now all they need to work on is getting the cars out there and H-fuel stations. What a monumental task. -_-
uh... I hate to tell you this, but hydrogen is not a fuel source per se. Yes there is a lot of hydrogen on earth, but most of it is either locked up in water, or various hydro-carbons, and is only a small amount of the mass of the planet (Oxygen is the most plentiful, and silicon is the second. Think silicon dioxide, aka sand). Now, how do you retrive hydrogen? Usualy electricity is involved. A lot of electricity is produced by burning fossil fuels, nuclear power, or hydro-electric, meaning at best, hydrogen is a power storage system. I know, you're thinking "...hey what about solar, or wind power?", Solar doesn't produce great amounts of current, and isn't very dependble, or cheap to set up. Wind requires a lot of area to set up windmills, and needs lots of maintanence. Hydro Electric might be the best bet for supplying power for hydrogen seperation. and as far as burning cleaner, well it's somewhat cleaner, but unfortunatly, because of the nitrogen in the air, there's still a lot of nitrogen compunds produced during combustion. Maybe down the road an easier way to aquire hydrogen will be found, but for now, it's neither cheap, or efficent to do so. Meantime, until I get my hands on a Shizuma drive, I can get by paying the low(???) price of $2.31 a gallon in Anaheim
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they should figure out a way to use human waste as fuel. that would help make long crappy commutes and road trips a lot more pleasant! :shock:
I cannot really complain so much about gas prices because I know for some facts that I learned in history and geography that anywhere outside of United States, gas prices are like sky rocketed. The last time I heard was how much gas cost in Europe like around $10 a gallon. Ouchies. So in terms, we can't really complain much; it just that we're spoil. That's all.
Quote from: "KyraEnsui"The last time I heard was how much gas cost in Europe like around $10 a gallon. Ouchies.
I've heard it's more like $1 / 1 liter , or $4 for a gallon, so we pretty much there (in the "Ouch!" area). Or will be there very soon... :?
Quote from: "G.I.R"uh... I hate to tell you this, but hydrogen is not a fuel source per se. Yes there is a lot of hydrogen on earth, but most of it is either locked up in water, or various hydro-carbons, and is only a small amount of the mass of the planet (Oxygen is the most plentiful, and silicon is the second. Think silicon dioxide, aka sand). Now, how do you retrive hydrogen? Usualy electricity is involved. A lot of electricity is produced by burning fossil fuels, nuclear power, or hydro-electric, meaning at best, hydrogen is a power storage system. I know, you're thinking "...hey what about solar, or wind power?", Solar doesn't produce great amounts of current, and isn't very dependble, or cheap to set up. Wind requires a lot of area to set up windmills, and needs lots of maintanence. Hydro Electric might be the best bet for supplying power for hydrogen seperation. and as far as burning cleaner, well it's somewhat cleaner, but unfortunatly, because of the nitrogen in the air, there's still a lot of nitrogen compunds produced during combustion. Maybe down the road an easier way to aquire hydrogen will be found, but for now, it's neither cheap, or efficent to do so. Meantime, until I get my hands on a Shizuma drive, I can get by paying the low(???) price of $2.31 a gallon in Anaheim
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You are correct, it is something of a task to separate hydrogen from other elements. However, in the event that it became the primary fuel source, I anticipate mass production to drive down costs. Perhaps I'm wrong to take such a long-term view, but oh well. There is also the option of distributed production-production at the point of use. While that means that each refueling station can serve less cars per day, it requires less capital investment and a minimal transport infrastructure. Ultimately, I'm just thinking hydrogen is probably a better idea than most cause it just won't run out.
Would it be wrong to put hyper little kids and scary otakus in a giant hamster ball and make then run to power up our automobiles?
We must harness the power of STEAM!!!!!!!!! :D
Quote from: "gmontem"Would it be wrong to put hyper little kids and scary otakus in a giant hamster ball and make then run to power up our automobiles?
Remembers that brief scene where they use chocobos running in giant hamster wheels in Final Fantasy 10 to power a ship.
I don't buy the argument that higher gas prices will cause alternative sources of power to magically appear as a replacement. As what was mentioned earlier...gas is much more expensive in Europe but what do Europeans use to power their cars? Hint: it's not fuel cells, batteries, or hamster wheels. :wink: However they do drive much smaller cars then the average American.
Quote from: "astroboy"Quote from: "gmontem"Would it be wrong to put hyper little kids and scary otakus in a giant hamster ball and make then run to power up our automobiles?
Remembers that brief scene where they use chocobos running in giant hamster wheels in Final Fantasy 10 to power a ship.
I don't buy the argument that higher gas prices will cause alternative sources of power to magically appear as a replacement. As what was mentioned earlier...gas is much more expensive in Europe but what do Europeans use to power their cars? Hint: it's not fuel cells, batteries, or hamster wheels. :wink: However they do drive much smaller cars then the average American.
I agree that alternative sources will not be spurred due to gas prices. It will happen when we run out of oil. Oil is too big of a business for some alternative to take over. Look at how powerfull OPEC is, do you think they are willing to give up that power? America's infrastructure is based on the use of fossil fuels. I believe that we should look for cleaner alternatives, but realistically I don't see them being a viable alternative any time soon.
I would also like to point out that Hydroelectric power has its costs on the environment as well. Dams change the natural flow of rivers which result in changes to the environment and ecosystem. Just look at the historical environmental changes of California due to water policies and you will see what I mean.
Quote from: "Mach5Motorsport"We must harness the power of STEAM!!!!!!!!! :D
STEAMBOY!!!! :twisted:
Dude these gas prices are bunk although I feel it was inevitable.
Quote from: "MisakiFan41"YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @____________________@ that's crazy!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: "swordofthebezerk"Heh, even more of a reason for me to jog and ride my bike everywhere. That and the Light Rail/BART/VTA.
:D I guess that's more incentive to take the BART more often? lmao.
Why not go around with solar panel plates on our heads, lol. We store energy that way and plug into the car and go vrrrooomm! LMAO. :lol:
But seriously Solar energy is the way to go. In Arizona they have a Solar Power Plant by Tempe. Talk about cool.
no because people want to keep their 57 chevys. they dont want to rely on that technology crap. (sarcasm)
I remember 2 year's back, I was on empty and was refusing to pay 1.78 and searched around for the cheapest price and then was left stranded. Now I would KILL to pay 1.78. The most expensive that I've seen was 2.70.
Getting a bike is looking like a really, really GOOD idea at the moment.
God...I hope I dont have to drive much during Fanime. Those gas prices make me cry back when it breached 2 bucks.
3 bucks however isnt too far off, considering the summer demand is already looking like beyond nuts. *SigH* I tell you..OPEC wants our money like water in the desert...
Dude, I have to commute from San Jose to the Monterey Bay everyday for work, gas prices are raping me.
Quote from: "YoureMyHiro"Dude, I have to commute from San Jose to the Monterey Bay everyday for work, gas prices are raping me.
I'm so GLAD that it only takes me 3 mins to get to work.
But school is a good 45 mins. ~_~
the highest I remember it was in Vancouver was 98cents a litre, which is still more than that, unfortunately.
Soon to be gas prices,
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who will pay then?
Quote from: "VictimX"Soon to be gas prices,
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who will pay then?
Now that's the truth!
Quote from: "Leviathan"Why not go around with solar panel plates on our heads, lol. We store energy that way and plug into the car and go vrrrooomm! LMAO. :lol:
But seriously Solar energy is the way to go. In Arizona they have a Solar Power Plant by Tempe. Talk about cool.
Good idea.I should tell that to my uncle. He runs a solar business.
I still say growing wings and flying is what I want to do.
Flying>all.
why can't we go nuclear? that way there wouldn't even be a need to refuel!
"rolling nukes" har har har! :twisted:
DANG THATS EXPENSIVE! WHy don't they make Gas out of Soy Beans.
Okay, just to let everyone in on something, That same station has been a local TV news item the last few days, but the reality is it's a Malibu thing. Most stations in SoCal arn't charging near that much. Prices I've seen in south L.A. / Orange county are more around $2.22 to $2.39 per gallon for regular unleaded. Gas in Malibu, and surrounding areas have always been high. It's just that because someone is charging in excess of $3.00 that this has been hitting the news (not to say that gasoline is cheap).
Quote from: "YoureMyHiro"Dude, I have to commute from San Jose to the Monterey Bay everyday for work, gas prices are raping me.
Monterey Bay? Holy smokes! Suprised you are not living somewhere inbetween so your commute would be shorter!
this show how the times have changed...
back in 2005 we were complaining about $3 gas...
now 3 years later...
2008 and were still struggleing to deal with $4.25+/gal in some areas still.
at least the prices are dropping "slightly" now.
if we could ONLY DREAM about $3/gal gas now...
sheesh. Damn Bush. :P
Quote from: Jerry on August 06, 2008, 12:26:21 PM
this show how the times have changed...
back in 2005 we were complaining about $3 gas...
now 3 years later...
2008 and were still struggleing to deal with $4.25+/gal in some areas still.
at least the prices are dropping "slightly" now.
if we could ONLY DREAM about $3/gal gas now...
sheesh. Damn Bush. :P
Gas prices here in Stockton got pretty ugly a couple of weeks ago. It was actually almost $5 ._. But later on it has been dropping...'slightly' till now.
$4.25 now $3.95
I am so happy to see something in the $3 range again. Yet it's still expensive. -sighs- I hope it goes down to $3...again it would be a miracle D:
I miss $.75/gallon
:'(
Quote from: JTchinoy on August 06, 2008, 04:52:06 PM
I miss $.75/gallon
:'(
Watch Die Hard again and look at the gas prices in the background.
We'll NEVER see those days ever again.
Edit -
it could be worse, anyone see I AM LEGEND in the background I swore gas prices were somewhere around $8.23+/gal
I also hope we never see gas prices like that either... :-[
Quote from: JTchinoy on August 06, 2008, 04:52:06 PM
I miss $.75/gallon
:'(
Yeah :'(
I srsly hope prices drop a bit more...it's like killing everyone
Quote from: Jerry
Watch Die Hard again and look at the gas prices in the background.
We'll NEVER see those days ever again.
Edit -
it could be worse, anyone see I AM LEGEND in the background I swore gas prices were somewhere around $8.23+/gal
I also hope we never see gas prices like that either... :-[
Ah, I hope gas prices don't reach that point in the future :(
Here's some food for thought:
a decent paying job here in manila is about $25-30 a day. That's a 12 hour day.
The gas prices here are almost the same as those in California.
Now complain about gas prices. :P
People out here have lost their jobs becuase of the gas. It's STILL $4.25 here.
I am still waiting for an appointment time to get fingerprinted and my TB shot so I can work in the school district. It's pretty good pay for what I put in for, hopefully travel time won't kill that entirely.
The lowest around there in Salinas is $4.09 that's what the lowest I've seen so far
a Few random spots here and there ive seen prices drop below $3.95/gal for regular...
but I know alot of high end cars that use the uber premium stuff... so they're hurting alot too.
does anyone own an electric or a hybrid vehicle?
ive always been curious what the general opinion (2 cents) from you guys would be. :)
I read the thread title and thought there was some sort of special gas sale. Turns out, it's a relatively old thread. Le sigh. A dollar increase in price in just under 5 months? Simply outrageous.
At the station closest to home in Milpitas, it's $4.21/gal with $4.23 as the city's mean price. $3 gas would be a dream. Hopefully we won't be looking back another 5 months from now and reminiscing about $4/gal gas.
Quote from: Jerry on August 07, 2008, 01:43:01 PM
a Few random spots here and there ive seen prices drop below $3.95/gal for regular...
but I know alot of high end cars that use the uber premium stuff... so they're hurting alot too.
does anyone own an electric or a hybrid vehicle?
ive always been curious what the general opinion (2 cents) from you guys would be. :)
I don't own one, but thanks to gas prices nowadays it's definetely going to be my next choice in car. If people want very cheap gas thats about 10 cents cheaper than everywhere else, go to any ampm in Tracy, if you happen to be driving by.
Quote from: Jerry on August 07, 2008, 01:43:01 PM
does anyone own an electric or a hybrid vehicle?
ive always been curious what the general opinion (2 cents) from you guys would be. :)
Once upon a time my brother rented a hybrid...semi by accident but still. If memory serves me right he drove all the way from San Diego to Watsonville using very little gas. I want to say 1/2 a tank but maybe it was more like 1.25. Him being from SD he is use to driving 80+. But whatever it was his gas was ridiculously well.
Eh. At least we're not paying European prices. As my British cohorts are so quick to note, their transport system does not make up for the USD$15/gallon.
*sob* I miss cheep gas, I remember I could fill up my car for like $15, now it takes $65. At lease my mini is pretty fuel efficient.
I miss my old (Suzuki built) Chevy Sprint. It got 48 to 53 miles per gallon.