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I have a theory about carpooling. I think there is a point somewhere that it is less economical to carpool, and take two cars. The variable is persons weight, the constant is speed and mileage. A car at 55 MPG is getting 30 MPG. The engine is rated at 140HP. That 140HP pulls the 2-ton car, and its 180lb driver. Add another person, and the engine burns more fuel, but still less than two cars. Keep adding weight/people until the car burns so much fuel, its better to even the load out, and take two cars. I have no real numbers here, but thats my idea. I would, however, like to somehow give my idea some ground to stand on, but until I get my license, it will remain a theory.
I would like to take some of my friends to school though. I live the furthest away from my school as anybody can (COMPLETE truth. The distict line crosses my neighbors yard.) so they are on my way to school, but daily carpools with, like you said, chronic tardy, just isnt for me. I NEED a time cushion.
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