With prices expected to reach R20 per litre here is how you can save money on petrol

[6spdmanual]

A natural gas conversion kit is another option. Natural gas goes for I think R10/L.

 

[SWB]

Time to voetebike

 

[Craig_]

But can you drive uphill in reverse, with the aircon on?

Sadly I don't own the '91 car of the year.

 

[Aghori]

It's time for horses and donkeys again lads.

 

[dj_jyno]

Right, 90 km/h in the left lane it is, then.

On my car the AC is always on, by default. Don't think it will make much difference to economy. That few cents extra is worth it.

I use my car's climate control in one of three ways - completely off, defrost mode, or auto. On my car the difference is about 0.2 L/100 km at most, and I honestly don't even notice when the (mechanical) AC compressor kicks in.

 

[Matt91]

I test rode a Zero motorbike in 2014 here in Milnerton, damn that thing was lightning fast on pullaways. Pity the company has pulled out of South Africa, I would have bought one now this year.
Back then 7 years ago their batteries were guaranteed to get you 500 000km and still be 80% healthy, that alone was the selling point for me but I wasnt earning a good salary then and couldnt afford the 4 grand a month payments.

Welcome To Zero Motorcycles

Manufacturer of 100% electric motorcycles for the street and dirt.

www.zeromotorcycles.com

They have such a cool website.

 

[6spdmanual]

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This was from the Uber Drivers group on Facebook:

 

[grok]

All this could've been prevented if everyone just voted for a better government on Monday..

 

[pinball wizard]

Right, 90 km/h in the left lane it is, then.

You'll never make it on SA's mean streets. We do 80km/h in the far right lane of the highway.

 

[HunterNW]

Thanks anc, you kuntz.
Should build an anc zapper, like a mozzie zapper. Just replace the purple light tubes with kfc.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

So if I get 30km to the litre on petrol will I also get 30km per litre on gas? Can I use it with my Weber Q2000 braai as well? And thirdly can I braai and ride at the same time?

 

[GhostSixFour]

mmmm, interresting

Until you see what they cost...

 

[GhostSixFour]

Whoa, wait, this bicles is expensive. Also, loadshedding....nope

O, never mind then.

 

[Peon]

Anyone else cringe at seeing the R200 notes being stuffed into the petrol tank?

 

[GhostSixFour]

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This was from the Uber Drivers group on Facebook:

Yeah, it's cheaper per liter, but you also don't go as far per litre*

*citation needed.

EDIT: Citation found - https://www.elgas.com.au/autogas-lpg-cars/fuel-cost-savings-autogas-lpg-cars/

12.3L/100km LPG mileage vs petrol mileage of 9.9L/100km

Someone else can do the math. But I think the cost of the conversion means that you'll need to travel substantial distances to realise any savings.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

My car only has a 1300 engine
Always have to kill the AC when I floor it at 100km/h to overtake someone

 

[WAslayer]

Yeah, it's cheaper per liter, but you also don't go as far per litre*

*citation needed.

A quick Google search, indicates NCG may provide more mileage.. Going to do further research though..

 

[GhostSixFour]

My car only has a 1300 engine
Always have to kill the AC when I floor it at 100km/h to overtake someone

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For extra effect, point all the vents at yourself, and turn the fan to 4 as you downshift.

 

[GhostSixFour]

A quick Google search, indicates NCG may provide more mileage.. Going to do further research though..

I already found a source that supports my opinion, so, as is internet tradition, my opinion is now set in stone and will never change - technology can advance and stars can become blackholes, I will always believe natural gas is less efficient. /s

On a side note, a few links did show consumption as a drawback for natural gas. However, the energy density of natural gas is higher than gasoline, so in theory it should work? I suppose there hasn't been that much $ sunk into the research and optimisation.

 

[pinball wizard]

Anyone else cringe at seeing the R200 notes being stuffed into the petrol tank?

Nah, aren't all R200 notes fake?