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Originally Posted by davelobi
It is all about the numbers (mpg), not the fuel actually consumed or saved. We are not saving the planet (or our wallet) by using a teaspoon less gas on each trip.
Don't forget ecomodders put very little (if any) concern on ROI (return on investment).
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I'd say many of the folks on here are in for the money - i.e. using less gas as a means to pay less for gas.
For them, ROI is certainly a direct concern.
As for ROI, my own new CNG car is expected to pay for itself in 10 years, through reduced fuel costs.
@ current prices, the reduced cost of CNG offsets the investment for 100% compared to my earlier diesel car.
I expect maintenance and repairs to be less expensive, despite more frequent service intervals.
Reduced taxes will more than offset the slightly higher insurance cost.
In addition, it's burning the cleanest fossil fuel available, and opening the way for renewable fuel (synthetic gas or biogas, which I tank whenever I can).
Win-Win as far as I'm concerned.