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Comment by Chris Schneider on October 27, 2009 at 7:48pm

When was the last time you drove 795 miles in 1 day? To top that feat, I drove 795 miles in 1 day on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
I enjoy these rare opportunites to go to a public refueling system. It gives me a chance to see & experience new locations with new or different CNG refueling equipment. It also gives me a chance to accurately measure my fuel efficiency and the results were astounding.
Let's start this story in La Crosse, Wi with an 8 gallon tank full of CNG. Imagine driving 273.1 miles to the north side of O 'Hare Airport along Interstate 90 at 65 mph and refuel 5.429 gallons of gasoline equivalent (GG). A simple calculation 273.1/5.429=50.3 MPG! Astounding. And Ryan assisted me in the refueling process very professionally. But, since this is one of the few public refuleing systems in Chicagoland, I was charged $2.19 per GGE resulting in a charge of $11.88. Now, I know what you're thinking, how can you not be elated about driving 273.1 miles on $11.88. For instance, if your neighbor gets 48 mpg in their Toyota Prius, it would have cost them $15.30 or 29% more. But wait, this is just the 1st part of this astounding story.
Now, let's continue our journey east on I90 to my alma mater, Notre Dame to see none other than T. Boone Pickens! He engaged an audience of approximately 500 people about CNG as a transportation "bridge" to return to American fuel that is 50% more clean than diesel that we import from our enemies. He predicts that oil will reach $300 per barrel in 10 years. I get to shake his hand and give him a copy of our video, Journey to the Zone that is posted on my Pickens Plan page. It is a small example of our regional efforts that are dwarfed by the $62 million that he has spent inthe last 16 months across America.
Let's pop back into my 2006 Honda Civic GX (3rd generation of CNG Civics produced in America) and drive through the rain, road repair and speeds of downtown Chicago traffic to Racine. The rain and speeds reduce my mileage to 48.54 MPG but I refule for $1.109 for CNG! In total I have travelled 562.2 miles on $18.49 giving me an average of 30.4 MILES PER DOLLAR (MP$). Going back to your neighbors Prius getting 48 mpg, with gasoline at $2.69/ gallon, they would have gotten 17.84 MP$. I have completed my measured portion of the days adventure getting 70.4% better MP$ than a Prius. And that includes nearly half the trip calculations at fuel prices that are approximately double what you could refuel in your home with natural gas.
The third leg included more road construction, rain and finally fog but the Honda Civic GX slogged through 795 miles.
273.1 miles@50.3mpg@$1.109gge=$6.02
289.1 miles@48.54mpg@$2.109=$13.04
232.8 miles@48.54mpg@$1.109gge=$5.32
TOTAL 795 miles $24.38
If your vehicle gets 25 mpg, it would have cost you $85.54 to make the same trip. Saving $61.16 feels great but using clean American fuel is the part that T. Boone Pickens would appreciate for his grandchildren.

Comment by Gary Fosburg on September 24, 2009 at 1:49pm

If the Pickens plan (which I support) supported a National Energy Lottery (see blog below) proposal and the 4 million followers donated 5 bucks a week for this Energy Raffle, there would be 800 winners a week or 41,600 winners a year of a $25,000 voucher good only for Renewable products, ie; solar, wind, hybrid, energy green appliances, etc...and be fully transferrable as well. Take advantage of the Fed's energy credit and it would buy around $32,000 worth of Green product/s.

If the Pickens Plan ran this program and retained 10% for operations, not only would it generate further income for the cause but the donators would have some fun with the potential of winning this voucher and 25,000 to 1 odds. Better than a money lottery that doesn't promote going green.

At $20,000,000 a week @ 10%, that's $2,000,000 for the Pickens Plan for operations. Would certainly be enough for expanding the mission. That's over a Billion for the year! Maybe take that money and invest in a windmill anufacturing company that is owned by the workers. Spread the prosperity and have it Made in USA by the owners/workers. see entire plan at: http://nationalenergylottery.blogspot.com/
Also an inventor who has developed a prototye called Road Power. Will convert downhill vehicle traffic 24/7/365 to electricity alongside the highways of America. No Sun, Wind, Water, Land required. One unit will power approximately 3 homes per year. Looking for Angel Investors to take to next level. Would be a great asset to the Pickens Plan to get us off foreign oil even faster. Thank you, Gary

Comment by RoseMarie LaCoursiere on March 24, 2009 at 7:31am

Hello to All,

I am undertaking a recruiting project for global recruiting company specialized in the gas & oil industry. I would be interested in your resume in the event I can present a strong match in your skills to posting I have access to and hope to fill.

I'm looking for engineers and scientist with 10-15 years experience, if I have your resume and see something of potential match-wise, I'll contact you. Jobs I have to fill are in the US, Canada, Kuwait and abroad....excellent opportunities.

Please send your resume to rosemarielacoursiere@me.com ~ I look forward to seeing how I may be able to support your ambitions.

All the best,
RoseMarie LaCoursiere

Comment by Chris Schneider on February 15, 2009 at 2:30pm

Please visit the following link for the details of the Early Earth Day Odyssey locations in Wisconsin and Iowa.

http://www.hybridcarstore.com/downloads/calendar-09.pdf
Please RSVP on the Pickens Plan events page to send a signal to other PPrs to get involved!
Thanks,
Chris Schneider
Hybrid Guru

Comment by Ralph J Branscomb on February 7, 2009 at 6:18am

As Bill Gates and Steve Jobs changed technology entrepreneurs from the perception of being boring "Nerds' to great national leaders in innovation. They accomplished this by changing the world, as we knew it. We as engineers and Scientist have the same opportunities in Energy innovation to become the” Cool Ones" who invent, develop, produce, and market the energy systems of tomorrow, Today.

So I ask all of you, to ignore the politics of the day as it matters not who is in Washington as there is not one new innovation ever that I can recall that came to market that initiated inside the beltway. What we must insist on from them is to approve a plan and policy that allows us to do what we do best, invent, design, build, and market. We need to move forward methodically but quickly in bringing a true all-inclusive energy plan to fruition and demand their support.

Our new motto should be “Being Smart is Cool”, talk to people! When you on a plane, in a restaurant or in line at the DMV. Communication to the masses will get us where we need to be with public support. IT IS UP TO US.

Comment by Jessee McBroom on November 23, 2008 at 2:23pm

Hello all. My name is Jessee McBroom. I invite you all to add me to your friends list. To get to know me visit my page and review my profile as well as my blog. I do have some good news for all of you in taking the Pickens Plan to the Next Level. Sincerely: Jessee McBroom

Comment by Michael, Houston on November 1, 2008 at 7:42am

JOBS UPDATE
Thousands of new GREEN JOBS are now posted on GREEN JOBS NOW! group page. Join the group today and we will keep you informed. http://push.pickensplan.com/group/greenjobsnowcom
Tell your friends looking for a job to sign up on the PickensPlan and upload their resume FREE at: www.green-jobs-now.com
Melissa
coordinator@green-jobs-now.com

Comment by Dianna Brown on October 26, 2008 at 8:19pm

If you are interested in joining our March on Washington in Spring 2009 - or just helping us organize, please consider joining our March on Washington group, started today. We hope to have booths and/or demonstrations... what a perfect way to bring your favorite alternative energy source to the forefront! Read more on the group site! Tell your friends!

Pickens Plan March on Washington

Comment by Mike Anthony Fernald Sr. on October 23, 2008 at 11:39am

Comment by D.Thomas Laskowski on October 4, 2008 at 10:56pm

Problems with the natural gas is drilling piping and still not an endless supply. I'll repeat me earlier question. "Has anyone checked out http://alcoholcanbeagas.com/ seams more fesable than converting to natural gas"
I've checked this book out, lots to read. But not only is this something we can make but he has crops for everyone there that have nothing to do with the food chain. Something that can be done as a singular entity to collaboration. Remember before Henry Ford used peanut oil then gas he used moonshine to fire some of his first engines. What was old can be new again. The engine conversion with install is about $350 to $500. Low to no emissions, easy vehicles conversion, crops that don't disturb the food chain and made in the US. No brainier!!!

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