Well, it looks like it's really going to happen in my part of the world. Gas rose to $3.95 in Brainerd, MN over night, and so we're now approaching the four dollar mark. I can't wait to get my HAFC installed in our mini-van so that we can fight back. The spike in oil prices yesterday to a record price of $139.00 a barrel after markets closed has insured that we'll not be seeing any relaxation of the upward trend of gas prices.
On my way to an appointment yesterday, the gas light in my vehicle came on, because I had let it run to nearly empty. Man! It seemed as though I had just filled it up the other day. I had some time before the appointment was to start, so I found the closest gas station and pulled in... to a line of cars waiting their turn. Since I live in an area of Minnesota that is full of tourists on the weekends, I assumed this to be a typical Friday scenario in which folks making their way north to their cabins for the weekend were stopping to top off.
I parked my car in line and ran into the station for a snack. At the counter I commented about how busy it was at that moment and it must be the weekend rush. The preoccupied clerks both shook their heads and replied that gas prices were about to be raised, and everyone was trying to fill up before the increase. I asked how the customers knew the prices were about to rise. They cited the crude oil price increase folks had heard about on the news, and they said they have customers call in frequently to ask if prices are about to go up. So, many of those forming the lines at this station in a little tourist town in Northern Minnesota were making a run on gas to save themselves some money.
While prices seem awfully ridiculous today, I just saw an estimate that puts us at $5.19 for regular a year from now! In Europe, some places are already at $8.00 a gallon. This could really be worrisome, and I hear a lot of fear and dread out there as it seems we're all being sucked into a dark hole that is already changing how we live, work and play... I doubt there will be as many boats on the water this year. And there was a story on the news last night about one city that has gone to four day work weeks to help the city employees save gas and money.
I'm so thankful we have an answer to these historic changes. When we hear the announcement about the PICC in August or September, we've been told we'll dance for joy. We know that all indications are the Pre Ignition Catalytic Converter (PICC) will give even SUV's a minimum of 100 mpg. I wonder what we could expect for a standard car? The PICC will be applicable to any vehicle that has a combustion engine. Truck drivers will probably enjoy significant mileage increases on their big rigs. The effect could be hugely positive for our ailing economy, as fuel costs are contributing to woes in every corner of our lives, and if transport can be made cheaper, it is inevitably going to improve everything.
If you have applied for a quote for a PICC and are looking forward to enjoying over 100 mpg in your vehicle, remember that the Hydro Assist Fuel Cell is the first step in putting the PICC in your car. The PICC works in concert with the HAFC. You might as well start saving money on gas now by installing the HAFC and enjoying 50% to 100% better gas mileage. Those that order the HAFC now will be first in line for the PICC when it becomes available.
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