Comments on: 10 benefits of a high fuel price http://www.ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/ A walk down EcoStreet is a step in the green direction. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:47:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Debbie Smith http://www.ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/comment-page-1/#comment-68957 Debbie Smith Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:58:57 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/#comment-68957 What about smaller cars on the road? I hate not being able to see around an SUV. They are just super-glutinous if you ask me. Since this was obviously written before gas went down in price, some benefits have stayed, but some have not. Some people have bought smaller cars, hybrids, etc. and changed their habits, but of course there are the gluttons out there that are happy about it all and go out celebrating by driving all over, flying, etc. I am happy that the price is not as high but I am not driving more because of it. I hope people remain conscious that the price could rise again or maybe just help the planet! What about smaller cars on the road? I hate not being able to see around an SUV. They are just super-glutinous if you ask me. Since this was obviously written before gas went down in price, some benefits have stayed, but some have not. Some people have bought smaller cars, hybrids, etc. and changed their habits, but of course there are the gluttons out there that are happy about it all and go out celebrating by driving all over, flying, etc. I am happy that the price is not as high but I am not driving more because of it. I hope people remain conscious that the price could rise again or maybe just help the planet!

]]> By: cherie hanson http://www.ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/comment-page-1/#comment-68765 cherie hanson Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:59:30 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/#comment-68765 I was recently at a car auction in Kelowna. If one wants to actually SEE the impact of higher gas prices, a stalled economy and fear that the household cannot operate two vehicles with the cost of insurance, tires, etc. Go to an auction. (We can't get winter tires here because of the short supply since they have been legislated in Quebec.Some vehicles were selling for as little as $300. Many unscathed vehicles with pristine interiors were unclaimed because the reserve price was above $2,000. Two pick up trucks went for the cost of the tires. Value of anything is only in the eye of the consumer. And yes, it does save money and trim the body. It is way harder to get heaps of impulse buying home on a bus or bundled onto the back of a bicyle...I know. My wallet is fatter, my thighs are slimmer. I was recently at a car auction in Kelowna. If one wants to actually SEE the impact of higher gas prices, a stalled economy and fear that the household cannot operate two vehicles with the cost of insurance, tires, etc. Go to an auction. (We can’t get winter tires here because of the short supply since they have been legislated in Quebec.Some vehicles were selling for as little as $300. Many unscathed vehicles with pristine interiors were unclaimed because the reserve price was above $2,000. Two pick up trucks went for the cost of the tires.
Value of anything is only in the eye of the consumer.
And yes, it does save money and trim the body. It is way harder to get heaps of impulse buying home on a bus or bundled onto the back of a bicyle…I know. My wallet is fatter, my thighs are slimmer.

]]> By: Uncle B http://www.ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/comment-page-1/#comment-68584 Uncle B Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:38:37 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/#comment-68584 After the money printing jamboree to pay off the $700 Billion fiasco, we will be lucky to see gas at $12.00 Gallon, and the southwestern desert solar developments are not ready to supply the kind of juice we will want! The battery technologists are working day and night to catch up, but until the government releases depleted uranium research and its cold fusion potential and high charge battery potential to the public sector we will flounder in a myriad of under performing batteries and disappointing electric cars. It is time for the government to pull out all stops and let progress happen! Wake Up America - Last Call! After the money printing jamboree to pay off the $700 Billion fiasco, we will be lucky to see gas at $12.00 Gallon, and the southwestern desert solar developments are not ready to supply the kind of juice we will want! The battery technologists are working day and night to catch up, but until the government releases depleted uranium research and its cold fusion potential and high charge battery potential to the public sector we will flounder in a myriad of under performing batteries and disappointing electric cars. It is time for the government to pull out all stops and let progress happen! Wake Up America – Last Call!

]]> By: TwilightEarth http://www.ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/comment-page-1/#comment-68498 TwilightEarth Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:10:58 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/#comment-68498 Another great thing about high gas prices is that it finally makes people sit up and take notice. Unfortunately people wont do the right thing because its the right thing to so, or even out of consumer or environmental guilt. It's a "me" society and they will only do the right thing when it hurts them. Alter the Eco and keep up the good fight Another great thing about high gas prices is that it finally makes people sit up and take notice. Unfortunately people wont do the right thing because its the right thing to so, or even out of consumer or environmental guilt. It’s a “me” society and they will only do the right thing when it hurts them.

Alter the Eco and keep up the good fight

]]> By: hypermiler http://www.ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/comment-page-1/#comment-68460 hypermiler Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:58:02 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/#comment-68460 Hypermiling absolutely works. Simple and safe driving techniques to improve your mpg. I usually walk everywhere, but when I need to drive I am a hypermiler. Hypermiling absolutely works. Simple and safe driving techniques to improve your mpg. I usually walk everywhere, but when I need to drive I am a hypermiler.

]]> By: James - UK http://www.ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/comment-page-1/#comment-68446 James - UK Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:48:35 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/#comment-68446 stopping people driving and making them walk, will help in the fight against obesity, the fact that its so easy to drive nowadays is probably one of the biggest causes of obesity along with junk food being so easily readily available. Are you MAD? stopping people driving and making them walk, will help in the fight against obesity, the fact that its so easy to drive nowadays is probably one of the biggest causes of obesity along with junk food being so easily readily available. Are you MAD?

]]> By: shoutforjoy.us » 10 Reasons to Celebrate Expensive Fuel http://www.ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/comment-page-1/#comment-68422 shoutforjoy.us » 10 Reasons to Celebrate Expensive Fuel Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:24:54 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/#comment-68422 [...] Here are 10 reasons to get psyched, according to Time, neatly summarized by EcoStreet: [...] [...] Here are 10 reasons to get psyched, according to Time, neatly summarized by EcoStreet: [...]

]]> By: Warren http://www.ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/comment-page-1/#comment-68382 Warren Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:52:09 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/#comment-68382 You think prices are high now, most Economists Worldwide predict prices will more than double within 3-5 years. Start beating it now with a simple cost effective pill, use it and sell it, check it out here. Savings up to 20% and reduce exhaust emissions up to 75% http://www.gainkilometers.myffi.biz/ This Business will really Boom very soon, the higher fuel prices go the more and more this Business will grow. Every person who owns a motor vehicle can and will benefit from this product and its available Worldwide, this Business is International. A friend of mine introduced me into this Business, I was sceptical at first because there are so many products that make similar claims, but NOW I BELIEVE. My friend told me so many positives about the product, but he stipulated that I should try it myself first. I signed up, paid the joining fee and purchased the least expensive pack to try for myself. 2 weeks later I purchased a Premium pack, then when I received the pack I gave a small amount away to 2 Cab drivers, a Courier driver and a Truck driver. I told each of them to try the product then contact me if they wanted more, I hate pushing Products or Businesses onto people. Each of them came back for more and they had told so many other people about it that I just grow my Business by word of mouth. The company Guarantee this product with Money Back, and claim savings of 7-14% on Fuel usage, however all of my customers make claims of 12-19% savings. The truck driver was spending $7000 per week on fuel between 5 vehicles, he has reduced his total bill by $1400. I have 2 Mining companies trialing the product at the moment and if I am lucky enough to win them onto the product I know that I will be able to give my normal job away, this is the best thing I have ever been involved in, and with fuel prices continually rising I know my income will continue to rise. Click on my link, mouse over the map select the area closest to where you live and check everything out, watch the video's and decide for yourself. I never push anyone, best of luck on your decision and thanks for your interest. You think prices are high now, most Economists Worldwide predict prices will more than double within 3-5 years. Start beating it now with a simple cost effective pill, use it and sell it, check it out here. Savings up to 20% and reduce exhaust emissions up to 75%
http://www.gainkilometers.myffi.biz/
This Business will really Boom very soon, the higher fuel prices go the more and more this Business will grow.
Every person who owns a motor vehicle can and will benefit from this product and its available Worldwide, this Business is International. A friend of mine introduced me into this Business, I was sceptical at first because there are so many products that make similar claims, but NOW I BELIEVE.

My friend told me so many positives about the product, but he stipulated that I should try it myself first. I signed up, paid the joining fee and purchased the least expensive pack to try for myself. 2 weeks later I purchased a Premium pack, then when I received the pack I gave a small amount away to 2 Cab drivers, a Courier driver and a Truck driver. I told each of them to try the product then contact me if they wanted more, I hate pushing Products or Businesses onto people.

Each of them came back for more and they had told so many other people about it that I just grow my Business by word of mouth. The company Guarantee this product with Money Back, and claim savings of 7-14% on Fuel usage, however all of my customers make claims of 12-19% savings. The truck driver was spending $7000 per week on fuel between 5 vehicles, he has reduced his total bill by $1400. I have 2 Mining companies trialing the product at the moment and if I am lucky enough to win them onto the product I know that I will be able to give my normal job away, this is the best thing I have ever been involved in, and with fuel prices continually rising I know my income will continue to rise.

Click on my link, mouse over the map select the area closest to where you live and check everything out, watch the video’s and decide for yourself. I never push anyone, best of luck on your decision and thanks for your interest.

]]> By: Mook http://www.ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/comment-page-1/#comment-68377 Mook Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:22:43 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/#comment-68377 with the increase in telecommuting the claims of halting the urban sprawl and decreasing the working week seem a little optimistic. nice positive article though with the increase in telecommuting the claims of halting the urban sprawl and decreasing the working week seem a little optimistic. nice positive article though

]]> By: Jaime http://www.ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/comment-page-1/#comment-68354 Jaime Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:43:40 +0000 http://ecostreet.com/blog/responsible-transport/2008/07/06/10-benefits-of-a-high-fuel-price/#comment-68354 To answer the insurance question - in America your insurance rate can go down when you drive less, so if you're not driving to work anymore, your insurance may go down. In response to Paul - My understanding of the article is that more cops on "the beat" rather than driving around. Less cars on the road...less cops needed, or at least that's what I've noticed lately. To answer the insurance question – in America your insurance rate can go down when you drive less, so if you’re not driving to work anymore, your insurance may go down.

In response to Paul – My understanding of the article is that more cops on “the beat” rather than driving around. Less cars on the road…less cops needed, or at least that’s what I’ve noticed lately.

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