Gas at over $4 gallon has brought Americans into the real world as sales for pickups and Hummers drop and smart cars and motorcycle sales have never looked better! Suddenly small cars like the Toyota Microcar are the talk of America and lookout traditional automobile manufacturers are doing great deal on Hummers and other large gas-guzzlers.
So what can the average family do with gas prices at over $4/gallon do? Should they rush out and buy a new car possibly a Prius Hybrid. Well no - not if they are trying to save money. The manufacturers of cars like the Toyota Microcar or Prius know they are currently onto a winner so you are paying top dollar for a fuel efficient new car.
Another option is to try Hypermiling: the fine art of trying to get better fuel efficiency from your existing vehicle - a cute new term for an old-fashioned approach to driving. Lets facing driving within the speed limit and avoiding fast acceleration and slamming on the brakes is good driving practice anyway.
Another option is a more raidical: can you get rid of one of your vehicles? Can you replace an auto with a motorcycle or scooter, maybe even a bike. Reorganise your life a little and do 1 major grocery shop a week. Use internet shopping to have your groceries delivered. Send the kids to school on the local bus or by bike: get them fit at the same time!

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