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Tom Abate, Chronicle Staff Writer
Tuesday, April 22, 2008

An estimated 1.35 billion gallons of gasoline could be conserved annually if every U.S. worker with the ability to telecommute did so 1.6 days per week, according to a report released today by the American Electronics Association.

"Fewer commuters on the roads means reduced fuel consumption, traffic congestion and air pollution," said Christopher Hansen, president of the association, the nation's largest high-tech trade group.

And, he said, "It is a win for workers, who can reduce long commute times and strike a better life-work balance."

The report suggests that 45 million Americans already telecommute at least one day a week.

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