In some ways I wish the United States were more like Germany. They are extremely efficient and it is obvious that they reduce energy in as many ways as possible. There are numerous requests to save water and there is no such thing as a drinking fountain. There are recycling bins everywhere. No vehicle is larger than my Saturn is and if it is, some American imported it.
Gas is also about five bucks a liter.
There is more emphasis on public transportation. Lots of people walk, ride bikes or take the subway and trains. The train and subway systems across Europe are fantastic. Imagine going from Detroit to Chicago in three hours. They travel like that all day, every day.