Green Facts

8.2 million barrels:

The amount of gasoline burned by Americans every day in 2010, down 8 percent from the 2006 peak

6.6 million:

Barrels of oil the U.S. is predicted to consume in 2030, thanks to rising fuel economy standards, a shift away from SUVs, and an aging population

88.3 million:

Barrels of oil demand per day expected worldwide next year, a record high

Source: Forbes