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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 2005
Page
2
Judy Raney notes higher fuel expenses for residents while city uses Mercedes engines in new garbage trucks for better fuel economy. Steve Stewart cites improved efficiency saving fuel annually, contrasted with a high tech pedal free bicycle feature.
A compact record notes multiple vehicle types used in Lawrence including a 2002 Lincoln Town Car with a 4.6 liter engine and 13 mpg, a 2004 International bus at 8.19 mpg with 60 gallon tank, and a 1998 HME 10-wheeler diesel with 60 to 80 gallon tank. It includes anecdotal quotes from officials on diesel prices and fuel usage.
The article notes that President Bush travels by air, road, and ground in security enhanced vehicles, with costs rising as energy prices increase. It cites fuel costs for the 2001 Ford F250 on his Texas ranch and the Air Force One fleet, and mentions the Secret Service and tradition shaping travel. It recalls Bush’s extensive travel and compares energy strategies to past presidents, including Carter.
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