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Tony Dutzik

Kings of the American Road, then and now. 40 years after the Arab Oil Embargo, American driving habits are slowly changing.

America may finally be learning the lessons of the 1970s oil shock

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The Arab oil embargo of 1973-’74 changed the way Americans thought about driving, at least for a little while. Now 40 years later, it’s changing again.

Kings of the American Road, then and now. 40 years after the Arab Oil Embargo, American driving habits are slowly changing.

America may finally be learning the lessons of the 1970s oil shock

Environment

Why are Young Americans Driving Less?

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