Date:         Fri, 21 Apr 2006 07:58:11 -0400
Reply-To:     Wil Haslup <whaslup@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Wil Haslup <whaslup@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gas price war / costs of road trips
In-Reply-To:  <200604211048.AA142934226@zorck.dk>
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Andersen wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Being from Europe, one thing we dont understand, is why the US doesnt do something drastic about their gas-guzzlers.
>
> We cannot understand the american car, huge, heavy, big engine, guzzling gas.
>
> Can someone explain why the market isnt shifting - and why people still buy suburbans, explores, F150/250 etc?
>
> I agree, some have the need for such a vehicle, but most americans could do with a Peugot 107?
>
> Guess that a move from giant gas-guzlers to mini-cars, would be the biggest environmental benefit the US could do?
>
> Happy driVWing
>
> Jens Jakob
>>From Denmark, where gas just have crept above 1.95$ - pr. LITER!!!!!!!,
>

Post Katrina, many who were considering a new car purchase did move away
from gas guzzlers towards more economical vehicles.

The drop in purchases of SUVs was noted by car makers.

Since last year most U.S. automakers have made changes in their product
lines...these may have been in process but the numbers showed them the
necessity for embracing hybrids and fuel efficiency and lessening their
dependence on the large vehicles in their line (for their increased
profit margins...though there is no profit if they don't sell).

Still...with all this, it takes quite a while to make a dent in the
existing fleet on the road.



--

Wil

"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government
when it deserves it."
-- Mark Twain