Does America need to drive those huge pickemup trucks and SUVs in order to have one person commute to work from the exurbs? We could cut our fuel consumption significantly by driving more appropriate vehicles, and no I don't mean tiny econoboxes.
Perhaps we should also dictate how far from work they are allowed to live. And how big of home people can own should also be legislated. I think we should only allow motor sports and power boating on an as needed basis. Travel should be limited to only prior approved basis.
Or maybe we could try being Americans.