Americans Drove Less in 2005

antifoidulus writes "CNN is reporting on a study that shows that not only did Americans buy more fuel efficient vehicles in 2005 (although sadly this trend reversed itself in the later half of 2006) but they also drove slightly less on average, according to the article, 'The drop in driving was small — the average American drove 13,657 miles (21,978.8 km) per year in 2005, down from 13,711 miles in 2004.' This is the first drop since the energy crisis of the late 70's. However, although SUV and mini-van sales have been falling, they still represent over half of the private vehicle sales in the United States."

Comments

Re:Those are americans?

[Brandybuck]

It's a Reuters story. Did you expect honesty?

Re:SUV vs Hybrid demand

[leenks]

both are Bush repubs by the way,

And they don't mind you publicising that fact on the Internet? I'm British, but I would be horrified if someone published the fact that I'm a closet Blair (and, therefore, Bush) fanatic! I'd end up being killed!