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CPM will soon become the
standard. For
as many years as anyone can remember, the fuel efficiency of cars,
trucks, and transport vehicles has been measured in terms of miles per
gallon, or MPG. It appears that measurement is about to change.
Electric cars for the masses are just around the corner, and the "all
electric vehicles" don't use gas, or gallons of any type of fuel. They
use battery power, or stored electricity.
If your car can travel 20 miles on one gallon of gas, you're getting
20 mpg. Whether gas costs $2 per gallon or $5, you still got 20 mpg. At
the same time, it costs you more to go 20 miles when gas prices
increase. Going 20 miles for $2 bucks is equal to 10 cents per mile.
When gas hits $5, your cost per mile (cpm) jumps to 25 cents. With
alternative fuel/energy vehicles now hitting the market, some of which
don't use gas (petrol), we need a new way to measure mileage, and one
that can
compare mileage for gas, electric, hybrid, and other vehicle types.
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Get
ready to
see Cost Per Mile and Price Per Mile on window stickers and CPM
calculators in cars! The
average
cost per mile to drive an electric car (calculate my cost per mile)
is considerably low when compared to the cost per mile of cars that run
on gas. Electric cars run on batteries that are
charged
before and during driving. Though the performance may not be as
good as the conventional gas fueled cars, the cost per driving mile is
lower. Also, the air pollution approaches zero when
electric cars are used.
Some well known tips to decrease the cost per mile of your car begin
with
choosing the best car option for your driving needs. This could be the
most effective
proactive strategy that could be followed to avoid problems later. For
those who already own a vehicle, it is never too late. Proper
maintenance of your vehicle results in a lower cost per mile.
There must be a regular check up on the engine, exhaust
valves of the car and several other critical parts. The speed of the
vehicle can also be reduced at unnecessary times to ensure better
performance and fuel economy. This helps to acheive longer life of auto
parts due to less wear and tear. Another way to reduce the cost of
driving
per mile can be realized by choosing a smaller vehicle. There is little
justification for buying a gas guzzling sports utility vehicle if your
family is just two
members. This factor seems simple and obvious, but it is a fact that
larger
vehicles consume more fuel.
Other general issues can be avoided by following simple things. Your
cost per mile can be reduced by not using the vehicle when you could
use other modes of transportation for shorter distances. The
exploitation of the fuel can be
avoided for small distances. Statistics show that Aveo from Chevrolet
has been voted best for cars in terms of
cost per mile calculations when compared to other cars. Surprisingly,
the Civic hybrid from Honda was the
only hybrid car that managed to be among the top ten in
offering
affordable cost of driving per mile.
People feel the pain of gas price increases, which is why so
many are now talking about vehicle cost per mile. Making the wise
choice at the beginning could save you lots of money even if there is a
drop in the oil prices. The simple cost per mile of operation could
help you gain many other things in life and thus, makes your wish list
become more affordable. In calculating the per mile cost, the other
factors mentioned above should also be considered for a better choice.
For intelligent car buyers and owners, cost
per mile is now a factor in choosing the
vehicle. Cleary it isn't advisable to compromise everything else just
to gain the lowest
cost per mile of your next vehicle. (Note, the CPM for 100% electric
vehicles is estimated to be 1 to 5 cents.)
Ask yourself these questions. Do you know what the average cost per
mile is when running (driving) your car? Do you know your maintenance
and operating cost? If you are in the transport, freight, or trucking
industry...you have to. Now, automobile owners and those driving any
type of vehicle are looking for a good cpm calculator.
* CostPerMile.org
- This domain name is for sale or lease, and is also available
within a portfolio of hybrid domain names at Hybrid Kingdom.
Serious inquiries can be made through info@HybridKingdom.com.
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