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Old 02-14-2013, 06:12 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Time cant be saved, but used more efficiently. At the end of the trip the person sit in front of the tube, he has not gained anything. If that person use the extra time during the trip to say, have conversation with son or daughter it has not been wasted.

That the monetary cost are a wash they missed some points. If the person earns $20 they only have about $13 to spend after taxes. The additional wear to the vehicle is not included nor the additional time fueling the vehicle. The use of only one MPG example does not give the complete picture, costs will vary,
a poor news piece.
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