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The author says that he really only had two choices, a SUV or a minivan. However, a third choice for someone with a family is a mid-size sedan, like a Camry, Accord, or Impala. They seat the same number of people as the smaller SUVs, have an enormous trunk, and get better gas mileage. Better yet, wouldn't a small wagon do even better. How about a Matrix, Fit, Mazda 3, Impreza, or a Vibe? How often do you really need to haul around more than 4 people and a trunk full of stuff?
Also, who ever said that a Volvo was green? While they are probably some of the safest cars around, they don't typically get very good gas mileage.
Being green isn't easy. Consuming less sometimes means sacrifices. Too many people will only be green when it doesn't actually involve giving anything up. I was impressed by your "SUB" bike story. Now I think you are just another formerly liberal middle-aged sell out.
