U.S. Driving Less

American Voices

August 18, 2008 | ISSUE 44•33

Americans drove 53.2 billion fewer miles in the past nine months than they did in a comparable period a year ago. What do you think?

This is a message for the auto companies that they need to be building cars that are bigger and more fun.

Ruth Steinem
Systems Analyst
I've definitely driven a billion miles less than last year. Well, more like 800 million.

Sam Pollard
Spot Welder
You know what? I bet that has something to do with high gas prices. Has anyone looked into that?

Ray Pettibon
3-D Modeler

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