Gas mileage

So...back in the day, Dad's 1981 Ford Escort Wagon got about 40mpg highway. Today, my 1997 Ford Escort Wagon gets about 30mpg highway. What gives??? I also know that mileage tends to be better in Europe.

It's obvious that the technology exists to get better fuel efficiency. We've had it since the late 70s. We need to convince the auto companies to produce a better product! The price of gas will just keep going up, which is better for the environment anyway, though being bad for the budgets of those of us who actually need to keep a budget. Oh well...if the price of gas keeps going up then maybe there will still be an earth for my kids and grandkids (this is rhetorical Mom and Dad...no grandkids in the works!).


I've thought about getting a hybrid, but I'm holding out for a hybrid station wagon. I don't know why they only make sedans and SUVs. Where's the choice in the middle???





We're actually still only paying a bit under half of what the Germans are paying for gas these days. My friend said that he's seeing prices there of 1.36 €/liter ($6.55/gal).