[kwijibo]

I joined some time ago but I'm now just introducing myself. My daily driver is a 04 Explorer not the most fuel efficient SUV around. However, my drive to work is under 5 miles. If spring would ever arrive I'll start riding my bike to work and continue through late fall. My wife drives a 09 CRV and her commute is 10 miles, so between the two of us we drive about 15,000 miles per year. I'm looking at retirement in about year so I have been busy updating my home with more efficient appliances, lighting etc. Our local utility will compare gas and electric usage of your size house with 100 others about your size and I'm usually in the top 10% for the least amount used. After I retire I will look at what I need for a car or truck and make a decision at that time on any changes if any I would need to make. There are so many new more fuel efficient cars coming out in the next couple of years it's going to be a interesting decision to make.