This may not be a newsflash for some, but higher gas prices are causing Americans to drive significantly less. For the first half of 2008, 30 billion less miles were traveled by car than in 2007. Mass transit, bicycling, car pooling, and even horses (in my community at least) are making a come back to help Americans save money at the pump.
Via: 7Gen Blog
Could it be that Americans are finally warming up to the idea that life doesn’t revolve around how good your car looks and that putting food on the table is more important than driving an SUV? I mean really, it’s about time, no? The pundits have been saying it for the past year, but it looks like the prediction that the average American would rather eat than spend money on fuel is finally coming true. Not only that, it’s coming in droves.
With the threat of gasoline prices climbing to $4 per gallon, eco-conscious drivers have yet another reason to boost their mileage and reduce their fuel consumption. So here are 100 tips for “hypermiling,” courtesy of GasolineCreditCards.com’s EcoTrekker.
Photo courtesy of Aaron Lawrence via Wikimedia Commons.
Things have changed a lot since I was driving across the country, or occasionally flying to a new destination and renting a car. I knew there’d be a gas station up ahead, and had a pretty good idea what prices would be when I stopped at the pump.
My, how things have changed. There are more fuel choices, and a trip to the MapQuest Gas Prices website will show you what I mean.
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