"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."  Link  (VIA-http://slashdot.org)
