For most long-haul truck drivers, an increase in fuel economy of 54 percent would equate to a savings of around $25,000 per year at current diesel prices. The SuperTruck uses lightweight materials, an efficient engine and aerodynamic improvements to net its fuel economy increase.
The average living wage in California is $8.83. Adjusting this for the cost of living in Sacramento gives a living wage of $8.50. The second method adjusts the federal poverty guideline by the cost of living in Sacramento. The poverty level for a family of 3 is $15,020. The cost of living in Sacramento is approximately 15% higher than the national average, 2 so the poverty level for Sacramento is $17,273. The wage sufficient for a family of three with one full time worker to reach this poverty line is $8.64.
The current minimum wage of $10.50 per hour is effective from January 2017 for employers in California with 26 or more employees. Employers with 25 or fewer employees have a minimum wage of $10.00 per hour.