Interesting perspective, gallons per mile. The distance will always be there, it is the fuel that is the biggest variable. One thing we must overcome in America, and I have encountered this posting messages on sites like
www.fordf150.net, is that some people think that by conserving we are giving up our prosperity, which has no logic at all. Too many SUV and pickup truck drivers drive like they are in a compact car. They accelerate fast, drive over the speed limit and then wonder why they make frequent stops at the gas pump.
The big three marketing has been SUV's and pickups for many profitable years but those days are over. As China and India increase the demand side of things, the overall supply will not be able to keep up. Just look at SUV and truck sales these days, way down.