U.S. Driving Less

Monday, August 18, 2008

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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?

Ruth Steinem,
Systems Analyst
"This is a message for the auto companies that they need to be building cars that are bigger and more fun."

Sam Pollard,
Spot Welder
"I've definitely driven a billion miles less than last year. Well, more like 800 million."

Ray Pettibon,
3-D Modeler
"You know what? I bet that has something to do with high gas prices. Has anyone looked into that?"

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