One Hummer owner estimated he got four miles per gallon over rugged terrain. One Hummer mechanic said 10 miles per gallon in the city would be a generous estimate. Sounds like a gasoline tanker truck should be the next purchase the water district should make. It might be cheaper than its Hummer. Although Wimmer says he expects a few raised eyebrows, he is confident that the water district's Hummer will earn its keep out in the field.
War is hell.
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