Gas prices fuel migration away from behemoths - 05/14/05
Darci Bawdon was nearly sold on the powerful Dodge Durango SUV that she was renting as a tryout -- until she stopped at a gas station one day last month. As the fuel pump's digits reached $70, the fitness trainer nearly choked on her vitamin water.
HoustonChronicle.com - Texans consider taking road to fuel efficiency
According to a new Scripps Howard Texas Poll, 28 percent of Texans have bought more fuel-efficient cars because of rising pump prices.
In a state dominated by SUVs and pickups, Texans aren't going to be that quick to give up their gas guzzlers, but the poll indicates 59 percent are at least thinking about it.
I've been getting about 27 miles per gallon with my old Subaru.
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