I have been a proud SUV and 4x4 driver for the past 20 years or so. Most recently I have had 2 Durango's and a 4x4 pickup. Now that gas is $3.30 a gallon and the news says it is only going to go up. I decided I need to change my ways. But like an old country boy, I still have one Durango - A man has to have a truck for hauling stuff...
My new mode of transportation is a 2008 Toyota Prius. In the couple of days I have had it I have been averaging 53 miles to the gallon; a BIG difference from my Durango with it's13 miles to the gallon. I encourage all of you to take a look at your vehicle and seriously think about how much it is costing you and our environment!.
Here are some numbers;
Current Gas price - $3.30 a gallon times 15,000 average miles a year at 13 miles per gallon - $3808 a year in just gas!
This summer gas price is predicted to be $4.25 a gallon; which is $4904 a year.
And the big one!
In 1979 the polar ice caps were 20% larger than they are now. Scientists estimate that mean global temperatures have increased by 0.5 to 1.0 °F (0.3 to 0.6 °C) in the last 100 years. Basically this tells us that man has had the biggest impact on the Earth. 1900 was the start of the industrial revolution. We need to make this turn of the century become the global revolution; where everyone does their part to ensure our Earth has a future worth living!
Develop Green!