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Logik

I think we should prepare our self to Fuel Shortages in future. Artificial/Intentional shortage will be Govt policy now onwards. Let me explain, we have tremendous use of fuels in our country. Most of the population now can afford the Vehicles & in turn this causes fuel more consumption. All know fuel stocks are very limited, but no one gives damn to it. People just use vehicles as the enjoyment than as need. I mean I’ve seen frnds using their bikes just to have tea on the corner shop. Thing is that with such high demand, short supplies & ppl not cautious for fuel Govt left with no other choice force ppl for the fuel conservation. This time it’s the strike causing shortage, but have u noticed the fuel shortage rate is suddenly up in last 6-8 months (Just remember the statement of the Petroleum minister for the fuel rationing) I never seen such “lines” on the all fuel stations as far as I remember. I think this is just beginning of the shortage. Bad time is yet to come. We better change our habits of fuel consumption or we will hit with the worst.

rupu1983

Yes , one of the biggest concern in new decades is natural energy crisis petroleum may be exhausted within a few decades condition of coal & LPG is also not very well so i think that's why already scientist are seeking alternative energy like other organic compound,solar energy,electrical energy and also thinking about nuclear energy how it can be use in other purpose. But still we need to control unnecessary use of fuel.

sb21pro

yeah , this topic is very important, we must under stand the importance of the fuels, and the effets it have it totally depleted, so we must use it very efficiently .

orr we can just wait for the judgment day , then we dont hav to worry abt these things, just survive

Rameshjeee

By the time, petrol & diesel get extinct... They would have found another type of vehicle which runs suing some other medium..

Coming to present scenario...Fuel conservation is very important.
I have taken few steps like:

• Keep your vehicle in good condition,so that it gives good mileage.
• Always travel @ speed 40~50 KM/hr.
• Keep the air in the tyres full.

prasannaganesh

I support this post and i will take steps to conserve fuel efficiently better than past.

Logik

My bro always do the thing.......hes office colleague lives in same area as ours......so they go to the office each others vehicles on alternate days.

BTW i heard that, in Singapore(correct me if m wrong) to drive a car u need at least 4 ppl sitting in car. If u travel alone in the car then police fines u. So four wheelers owners always offer lift to the ppl walking . very impressive IMO.

ag_prasun

well its sort of funny.there are people driving sedans alone, and autos carry 7 8 people!! i think it compensates in the end!!

panchabhut

well thats India. May be its time for the racing cycles. Fuel Conservation & Good Health combined into one. I try to use as much as possible, at least within my colony.
btw Delhi Metro offers free parking for cycles.

Gary4gar

Better than that!
Purchase a E-bike which is powered by Eletricity.

100% Envirment friendly and economical

ag_prasun

@pancha :
delhi metro has their own cycles.

e-bike is the best option.but they hardly go beyond 30 40 kmph.thats a big downer.

Logik

i think e-bike technology is in amateur state in our country.....first of all its load bearing capacity.....second they are kind of fragile keeping in mind roads of india.....& their milage (kms that can be obtained after one charge) is kind of low.....thats the reason y most of the ppl dont go for it......though they are gaining popularity in markets...but their best time is yet to come

panchabhut

@ ag prasun
DMRC offers free cycle parking at all stations with parking for smart card holders AND also has cycle-on-rent in selected stations on the University line.

There are now many high stamina E-Bikes available in India that offer upto 100 KM on a single charge and has high load capacity. But they require a driving license.

powerdoc

Public transport ftw.Use the bus wherever you go.
The cycle is not an option in Mumbai where I live...there's just no space on the road :P

Dragon

I would suggest travelling together, ask your friends to pool in for petrol and travel together, if you got a bike, you can ask you friend and if you got a car than you can ask even for your friend's gf

Rameshjeee

I don't use my bike during the weekend, I either walk or use my cycle. I use my bike only if I need to travel long distance.

Gary4gar

I Agree that technology is still being developed but Still its in usable state.

cool_techie_tvm

I am a fan of hyper-miling and practise the same on my P150, M800 and Innova. Plenty of tips for the same can be found out by mere gogle searching.

aashaka_gandhi

yes tht is very much true for singapore...! in singapore travelling by public transport is encouraged. To buy a car in singapore is like almost clearing soo many rounds of interviews.....unlike India....n other places arnd the world!

yep, its not yet developed fully....! in ahmedabad we ve got Electrotherm who manufactures Yo Bikes which are battery operated n pretty trendy n all.....a lot of them use it .....n its affordable. Plus we r getting BRTS as well.... hopefully doesnt happen like wht happened in Delhi plus we ve footpaths for pedestrians on all major roads, n a cycle track also on some roads....!!!

i myself try to conserve fuel......i stay in outskirts of the city....n since i work with my dad ....we try to go togather at times.....doesnt work out always since both of us ve different places n work to do..! plus if i m gng toward like city to meet frens or shopping or nything...i make sure to finish all the work in tht area too......rather than gng again....it jus needs a bit of planning...!!!!

Dragon

I always wonder, if govt, can set one day in a month, as NO Automobile day, except for emergencey vehicles like ambulance, fire trucks etc.
Every one just travel via cycle, or foot, or by rickshaw, atleast for one day in a month.

powerdoc

Or anothee option is to restrict vehicular traffic on certain days of the month based on vehicle registration number.
I think this is being practised in some countries.