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.
Living Wage Calculation for Lane County, Oregon. The living wage shown is the hourly rate that an individual must earn to support their family, if they are the sole provider and are working full-time (2080 hours per year). All values are per adult in a family unless otherwise noted. The state minimum wage is the same for all individuals, regardless of how many dependents they may have. The poverty rate is typically quoted as gross annual income. We have converted it to an hourly wage for the sake of comparison.