energy plans

this is the part of politics i hate- the nasty, flippant attitudes...now, while obama DOES have a comprehensive energy policy, he pointed out one thing that we can all do that would make a big difference and the GOP is mocking it hard core. it is something that we, as citizens, are always asking for- something practical we can do to save money and the environment. obama remind us to keep our tires inflated to the correct pressure. now mccain's campaign is acting as though this is the totality of obama's energy policy- whatev...

from TIME magazine: (emphasis mine)

But who's really out of touch? The Bush Administration estimates that
expanded offshore drilling could increase oil production by 200,000 bbl. per day
by 2030. We use about 20 million bbl. per day, so that would meet about 1% of
our demand two decades from now. Meanwhile, efficiency experts say that keeping
tires inflated can improve gas mileage 3%, and regular maintenance can add
another 4%. Many drivers already follow their advice, but if everyone did, we could immediately reduce demand several percentage points. In other words: Obama is right.