if i got it right, the americans are starting to feel the crunch of their gas-guzzlers at the pump, what with the recent record prices of gasoline! in fact, they're starting to pay more attention to more economical diesels again hehe...
for sure, the americans have been spoiled by ultra-cheap gas prices in the past decade, but environmental and fuel cost issues are starting to be taken seriously by the american public.
signs that the american public are becoming more environment-friendly in their choice for vehicles:
1.toyota prius hybrid sales are off the roof, one has to wait 6-12 months before you can drive and buy one (toyota japan said it will increase its prius production, again due to demand in the US)
2.ford escape hybrid now out
3.diesel-engine cars from VW and MB are getting press attention
4.hummer sales are going down!!!
5.trucks and SUV sales increased by 1% this year so far, down fro m the 15% increase for several years now
6.vans (mom-mobiles) sales up 11%
7.more hybrids coming out like accord,camry,toyota highlander/lexus rx330 twin SUVs