Maybe so...
- Ford cuts North American Gas Guzzler production, the company said it is cutting production of pick up trucks and SUV's.
- Hyundai shelves plans to build pick up trucks in the U.S.
- I'm getting less strange looks for driving a Toyota Yaris around
- A new employee just started with our company and he drives a Smart Car
- Several stories about less travelling on the U.S. Memorial Day weekend
What tangible affects of high gasoline prices have you seen?
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The used market for huge SUV's has gone stagnant. Lots are filling up with them and the dealers can NOT move them.
I just brought an old gas guzzling vehicle of mine back into service.
High gas prices = more oil stock profits = more disposible income for me to buy gas for my old guzzlers.
If prices hit $2/L, I'll probably upgrade to a Hummer.
That's the paradox of high oil prices. Producers need to sell less of their product to purchase (import) the goods and services they need from the 'outside' world, hence they tend to consume more energy internally.
As a result of higher gas prices, my grocery bill is increasing. And americans are finally starting to diet, which will lower healthcare costs in the long run :-)
dieting based on food costs...that's a new one..:) Whatever it takes I guess.
Strangely, I'm still not seeing much of a difference in driving patterns. My commutes take as long as ever with seemingly just as many huge vehicles on the road. I think it takes a while for people to change their habits.
melchor, interesting..
pitz, you are the green anti-christ..
Of all times for my wife to win the argument and get a mini-van. [sigh]. I think there is money to made in this crisis. Great read!
Here's you a weird one. I was impressed with your new "comment window". As it turns out bu comment ended up being posted as an article on my blog. I think the guys and gals in Mountain View have been playing with the comment code. :)
Best Wishes,
D4L
mg, i was kind of kidding on the Hummer comment....but I am driving my 1956 Chev Bel-Air now, and with oil stock profits, am having it fully restored to its former glory.
Seriously though, I've noticed more people driving because of the effect of high oil prices on the economy here in western Canada, not less. But I did notice in the past few months that LA and San Francisco's freeways seem to be noticeably less congested, and getting around a lot easier.
There's a noticeable increase in the number of people cycling into work. We're lucky enough to have a changing room with showers, but traffic in the changing room is certainly congested.
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