As of 2012, NACE reported that mechanical engineers with a master's degree started at an average of $75,700 -- significantly more than the average starting salary of $61,300 reported by mechanical engineers with a bachelor's degree.
How many gallons does a semi truck hold? Quick Answer. Semi truck fuel tanks vary in size, but they hold an average of 125 to 300 gallons of fuel. There is a fuel tank located on each side of the tractor, and fuel is distributed between the two tanks to balance weight.
(EIA) that âlight duty vehiclesâ consumed an average of. 453 gallons per year in 2010, a little less than nine gallons. per week. These data also indicate that average mileage for. all passenger cars and trucks has increased from 17.0 miles. per gallon in 2003 to 17.5 miles per gallon by 2010..S. motor vehicle consumption of gasoline and gasohol has followed a similar pattern, but the decline was less than half as sharp as Californiaâs. 1 From the U.S. peak in 2004 (a year earlier than California) through 2011 U.S. gas consumption fell 4.6 percent.