YING. I’m very excited to see gasoline prices dropping! It’s less than $2.40 at a few stations near me. This means more $ in my pocket and a little less route planning as I get behind the wheel. And, it’s gotten too dark (and soon cold) for my occasional commute by bike.

YANG. For the first half of 2008, US drivers traveled nearly 20 billion fewer miles in their cars than during the same period in 2007. That’s a lot of fuel and emissions saved! 

And, according to the International Council on Clean Transportation (reported in Jan/Feb Sierra) the United States is one of the world’s worst when it comes to fuel economy of our autos. Europe and Japan are at over 40 miles per gallon. China is over 30 MPG and Canada is nearing that mark. The good ole’ USA is only 25 MPG.

Higher gas prices actually encouraged (forced) Americans to rethink their automobile driving and buying habits…