Are you driving more because you drive a green vehicle?

[Good Times]

Here's an interesting article to read:

Forbes' Strange Behavior (http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2008/0519/036.html)



"There's no doubt that hybrid owners end up spending just as much on gasoline as before because the added efficiency allows them to rationalize driving more miles," says David Littmann, economist at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


Definitely interesting to say the least. I've been trying to drive less and less so it's really funny to read this cuz this just never crossed my mind. It does make sense though cuz I would try to rationalize it that way too (lol). So for all of ya Prius owners, you guys driving more miles because it's a Prius?

[anthony1]

That's the same idea as Al Gore off-set crap.

[Seanz0rz]

ive managed to widdle my driving to under 100 miles a week, 80 of that being my trip from school to home to school on the freeway on the weekend.

[DHC6twinotter]

I bet I would if I got a Prius. I'd probably drive up to VA to see my brother more often for sure.And maybe make more long distance trips. But as far as local driving, probably not much more than I allready do. I walk to campus and work not because of gas, but because parking is expensive and limited. It's faster for me to walk then to drive in circles looking for a parking spot. I bet I would drive to the airport a bit more, but otherwise not much change in my local driving habits.

[drguitarum2005]

i think i would drive more than i am now. however, i dont know if any gas sipper car could be as fun to drive as my truck so I don't know if i'd enjoy it as much ya know?

[paddlenbike]

I would.

The increase in the cost of fuel is actually making me LESS green. I subscribe to email services that tell me about inexpensive flights to the areas I need to go. So now I'm flying more than driving and my carbon footprint has gone up big-time with the fuel prices. I do make-up for it somewhat by cycling to work each day.

[YotaFun]

I drive the same as I always have.
I tired once to change my habbits.
But things come up that I can not anticipate.

If I had a green vehicle I would still drive the same one cause I drive when I need to drive.
The only time I take a joy ride is when I got to hit up trails.