Car Quote by Sherwood Boehlert
“About 60 percent of the oil consumed daily by Americans is used for transportation, and about 45 percent is used for passenger cars and light trucks.”
About This Quote
Source Report: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 1998
A large share of U.S. oil use goes to transport, especially cars and light trucks.
In simple terms: Most US oil is used for transport.
Key Takeaway
Reduce reliance on transport fuels.
Themes
energy
transportation
environment
policy
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
policy
environmental
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- public transit
- vehicle efficiency
- alternative fuels
Key Concepts
resource consumption
climate impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we shift to greener transport?
- What policies best cut oil use?
A Different Perspective
Changing transport habits can be difficult and costly.
