I’ve been reading this and hearing this for about a year now, but I’m still wondering if its even realistic. For us non-US denizens, that’s about 42km/liter and Php 1/km. Cheaper than commuting, right? So a full tank would probably get you from Aparri to Jolo and back. Beat that Petron XCS!
Seriously, is it even possible? At its best, Toyota and Honda cars can get about 12-16km/l, city and highway driving. Those figures are for 1.6 to 1.8 engines. How about 2.0 and 3.0 engines, will they get the same relative advantage considering these cars or SUVs are heavier and use up more fuel than an average sedan?
Most futuristic movies and sci-fi series feature flying cars and such. How will we ever be able to reach as far if we can’t even make an efficient land vehicle? What more for gravity defying modes of transportation? We’ve been dreaming of Solar energy powered cars, cars that run on pure electricity, cars that run on biofuel, cars that use energy stored from braking, etc. How far have we come along? We have cabs running on LPG and some of these drivers say its costs about 30% less than its gasoline counterparts, but it also costs Php 30k to get one installed. Note that you also have to fill up at designated points in Metro Manila. I’ve seen about 3 so far and the lines are long just haven’t discovered why. Another thing is that there is no news if there are gas stations in the provinces equipped with an LPG station. So if you’re planning an out of town trip, it might be advisable to bring your regular gas guzzling car.
On the upside, if the reports are true then I’d be saving a ton on commuting expenses. I travel about 35 km/day, so Php 1,000 would last me a month with more than a few kilometers to spare. I’m still logging this as a future possibility. I wish they’d make this real really soon.
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