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Klarissa7 months, 4 weeks ago
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We need to get rid of automobiles - they are agents of death:
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Traffic deaths on U.S. roads last year reached a record low, while seat belt use continued to climb, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced April 6. New state-by-state data shows that Michigan has the highest seat belt use at 97.2 percent, while Massachusetts registered the lowest (66.8%).
NHTSA estimated that 37,313 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2008, the lowest number since 1961 (36,285). The nation also saw the lowest fatality rate ever recorded -- 1.28 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, down from 1.36 in 2007.
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mesodude7 months, 4 weeks ago
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Hi, Klarissa! You brainiac, you. ;-P
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January 2, 2008—The day after New Years saw crude oil prices at a record $100 per barrel, with regular unleaded fuel costing an average of $3.05 per gallon.
January 4, 2008—General Motors unveils that it has lost an automotive record of approximately $38 billion during the 2007 year. Little did they know, the worst was only yet to come!
April 21, 2008—Gasoline prices jump to a record $3.50 a gallon in some parts of the U.S.
May 15, 2008— While many people were shocked at $3 a gallon, they were not prepared for what was about to happen as prices shot up to nearly $4 a gallon. Public hysteria sets in as consumers begin using Gas Buddy to find the lowest gas prices in town.
May 21, 2008—Oil price skyrockets to $130 a barrel. Holly cow!!!
June 9, 2008—Retail gas prices rise above $4 per gallon.
June 15, 2008—Speculators continue to push the price of crude oil. Consumers begin to literally run out of gas attempting to stretch their dollar. Hybrid vehicles are becoming a hot commodity. Stories of gas stations running out of gas begins to circulate, creating greater hysteria among the public.
July 7, 2008—Crude oil prices settled-in at a new record of $147 per barrel. The U.S. average price for regular gasoline climbs to an all-time high of $4.11 per gallon. Road trip style vacations are put on hold for many summer travelers.
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/01/2008-us-ga...
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