added 2007 Thu Jun 14 19:59:13 by STONERS
Gasoline prices hit near-record levels recently, and the government says the average will stay above $3 all summer, sending motorists shopping for lower-price fuel and making them wonder if they're hurting their engines burning the cheap stuff.
Gasoline prices hit near-record levels recently, and the government says the average will stay above $3 all summer, sending motorists shopping for lower-price fuel and making them wonder if they're hurting their engines burning the cheap stuff.
added 2007 Sun Jun 10 20:35:44 by STONERS
Whew, gas prices are high. Higher than they've ever been. During the week of May 21, the Lundberg Survey, a gas price tracking service, put the average cost of a gallon of unleaded at $3.18. Adjusted for inflation, that topped the 1981 price spike that had held the record for 26 years.
Whew, gas prices are high. Higher than they've ever been. During the week of May 21, the Lundberg Survey, a gas price tracking service, put the average cost of a gallon of unleaded at $3.18. Adjusted for inflation, that topped the 1981 price spike that had held the record for 26 years.
added 2007 Sun Jun 10 20:25:06 by STONERS
Charrette recently started cycling to work a few times per week. At age 50 and admittedly out of shape, her main reason was exercise. She also wanted to save money on gas and do something for the environment.
Charrette recently started cycling to work a few times per week. At age 50 and admittedly out of shape, her main reason was exercise. She also wanted to save money on gas and do something for the environment.
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 19:46:23 by socbookmark2007
Instead of all these power tuning articles it is refreshing to find one that tells us how we can easily make our cars use less gas - especially with the rising cost of pump fuel without resorting to major engine work.
Instead of all these power tuning articles it is refreshing to find one that tells us how we can easily make our cars use less gas - especially with the rising cost of pump fuel without resorting to major engine work.
added 2007 Tue Jun 5 12:54:31 by Buddhabar
What is aerogel? Well, probably the strongest "gas" you'll ever see. With a density of 90 - 99.8% air, it is the thinest "hard" material. Made of various carbons and silicas, it can sustain up to 2000 times it's own weight. A new, not yet published recipe of aerogel is reported to sustain 100,000 it's own weight.
What is aerogel? Well, probably the strongest "gas" you'll ever see. With a density of 90 - 99.8% air, it is the thinest "hard" material. Made of various carbons and silicas, it can sustain up to 2000 times it's own weight. A new, not yet published recipe of aerogel is reported to sustain 100,000 it's own weight.
added 2007 Mon Jun 4 19:29:22 by saltyveruca
David Bach tells us how we can get better gas mileage.
David Bach tells us how we can get better gas mileage.
added 2007 Mon Jun 4 16:42:56 by charbarred
With gas prices taking a large bite out of people's wallets, many companies are turning to free gas promotions as a way to draw customers in, especially in the tourism and hospitality industries.
With gas prices taking a large bite out of people's wallets, many companies are turning to free gas promotions as a way to draw customers in, especially in the tourism and hospitality industries.
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 19:27:51 by STONERS
Any increase in nuclear or renewable energy sources won't likely provide financial relief for consumers at the gas pump, according to state Rep. Phil Montgomery, R-Ashwaubenon.
Any increase in nuclear or renewable energy sources won't likely provide financial relief for consumers at the gas pump, according to state Rep. Phil Montgomery, R-Ashwaubenon.
added 2007 Sat Jun 2 20:53:03 by STONERS
A do-able gas war is on across the country, an attack against gasoline giant Petro Canada that according to some drivers, might bring gasoline prices down - or at least catch someone's attention.
A do-able gas war is on across the country, an attack against gasoline giant Petro Canada that according to some drivers, might bring gasoline prices down - or at least catch someone's attention.
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added 2007 Sat Jun 2 3:53:21 by STONERS
Some industries just can't win the public perception game, and energy is one of them. An Ipsos Canada poll released last month reports that 71 per cent of Canadians think gasoline prices are a bigger ripoff than bank fees, and half of us think the oilpatch causes significant environmental damage.
Some industries just can't win the public perception game, and energy is one of them. An Ipsos Canada poll released last month reports that 71 per cent of Canadians think gasoline prices are a bigger ripoff than bank fees, and half of us think the oilpatch causes significant environmental damage.
added 2007 Thu May 31 20:42:08 by STONERS
Activist shareholders push salary caps, global warming at annual meeting; customers plan month-long boycott.
Activist shareholders push salary caps, global warming at annual meeting; customers plan month-long boycott.
added 2007 Tue May 29 21:24:38 by STONERS
Hypermilers say many of their techniques can help even drivers of conventional cars boost their gas mileage:
Hypermilers say many of their techniques can help even drivers of conventional cars boost their gas mileage:
added 2007 Sat May 26 22:16:25 by capn_caveman
New research has shown that saving trees could slow the onset of climate change. According UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, nearly 33 million acres of forestland is felled around the world each year, accounting for approximately 1.5 billion metric tons of carbon to the atmosphere, or 20 percent of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.
New research has shown that saving trees could slow the onset of climate change. According UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, nearly 33 million acres of forestland is felled around the world each year, accounting for approximately 1.5 billion metric tons of carbon to the atmosphere, or 20 percent of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.
added 2007 Sat May 26 21:07:06 by STONERS
Modest decline in gas prices ends streak of a dozen consecutive record highs heading into Memorial Day holiday.
Modest decline in gas prices ends streak of a dozen consecutive record highs heading into Memorial Day holiday.
added 2007 Sat May 26 20:51:23 by STONERS
Congress thinks we aren't paying enough for gasoline.
Congress thinks we aren't paying enough for gasoline.
added 2007 Sat May 26 14:04:08 by pagey
With the price of gasoline hovering at record levels, ideas are proliferating about how to maximize miles per gallon. The Internet is full of unproven ideas such as adding a few ounces of acetone yes, nail polish remover to the fuel tank. Depending on whom you believe, it will either make the family buggy more efficient or potentially do harm.
With the price of gasoline hovering at record levels, ideas are proliferating about how to maximize miles per gallon. The Internet is full of unproven ideas such as adding a few ounces of acetone yes, nail polish remover to the fuel tank. Depending on whom you believe, it will either make the family buggy more efficient or potentially do harm.
added 2007 Fri May 25 17:09:15 by TimALoftis
Analysts say gasoline prices haven't harmed May auto sales, with trucks and SUVs expected to be up.
Analysts say gasoline prices haven't harmed May auto sales, with trucks and SUVs expected to be up.
added 2007 Fri May 25 13:11:38 by pagey
It seems that everyday the price of fuel is hitting an all-time high. As of this week, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is around $3.21, and in many parts of the country it is well above this figure. So are Americans changing their driving habits to avoid paying so much at the pump?
It seems that everyday the price of fuel is hitting an all-time high. As of this week, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is around $3.21, and in many parts of the country it is well above this figure. So are Americans changing their driving habits to avoid paying so much at the pump?
added 2007 Wed May 23 19:02:07 by STONERS
And relief is no where in sight heading into the Memorial Day holiday that marks the start of the summer driving season. Prices continue to rise in most of the country, as the Midwest saw prices soar a nickel or more a gallon in one day in several states.
And relief is no where in sight heading into the Memorial Day holiday that marks the start of the summer driving season. Prices continue to rise in most of the country, as the Midwest saw prices soar a nickel or more a gallon in one day in several states.
added 2007 Tue May 22 21:11:32 by sexystacked
Summer is still a month a way, but motorists already are facing some of the highest gas prices ever. The national high has climbed to $3.20 a gallon. Pump prices are almost at an all-time record that's stood for more than a quarter-century.
Summer is still a month a way, but motorists already are facing some of the highest gas prices ever. The national high has climbed to $3.20 a gallon. Pump prices are almost at an all-time record that's stood for more than a quarter-century.
added 2007 Mon May 21 21:26:00 by engineer
The national average for gas is just over $3.19 per gallon, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report -- up 34 cents from last month and above the Energy Information Association's record last week of $3.10 per gallon. Both prices top the former record of $3.07 set on Sept. 5, 2005, after Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast.
The national average for gas is just over $3.19 per gallon, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report -- up 34 cents from last month and above the Energy Information Association's record last week of $3.10 per gallon. Both prices top the former record of $3.07 set on Sept. 5, 2005, after Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast.
added 2007 Fri May 18 18:51:07 by TimALoftis
As we mentioned yesterday, the EPA's list of HOV-lane-friendly hybrids has seen the light of day. The official draft list is now out
As we mentioned yesterday, the EPA's list of HOV-lane-friendly hybrids has seen the light of day. The official draft list is now out
added 2007 Thu May 17 20:09:45 by STONERS
The soaring price of gasoline is leading many Americans to adopt new strategies to economize on fuel, especially during the summer holiday driving season that's about to begin.
The soaring price of gasoline is leading many Americans to adopt new strategies to economize on fuel, especially during the summer holiday driving season that's about to begin.
added 2007 Thu May 17 20:03:18 by STONERS
AAA asked the U.S. Senate Tuesday to investigate why oil companies are making huge profits at a time when glitches at gas refineries have caused pump prices to soar.
AAA asked the U.S. Senate Tuesday to investigate why oil companies are making huge profits at a time when glitches at gas refineries have caused pump prices to soar.
added 2007 Wed May 16 21:13:50 by STONERS
Gasoline prices hit a record high for the fourth straight day Wednesday, according to AAA, and more records could be on the way.
Gasoline prices hit a record high for the fourth straight day Wednesday, according to AAA, and more records could be on the way.
added 2007 Tue May 15 23:38:01 by universal12
Gasoline Prices Set New Records As Oil Futures Rebound on Nigeria Protests and Supply Worries
Gasoline Prices Set New Records As Oil Futures Rebound on Nigeria Protests and Supply Worries
added 2007 Tue May 15 19:36:08 by STONERS
And they surely won't come down today, which, as anybody with an e-mail account already knows is the day of the great American "gas out." As MSNBC.com's John Schoen wrote last week, such one-day boycotts have "exactly zero chance of having an impact on gas prices."
And they surely won't come down today, which, as anybody with an e-mail account already knows is the day of the great American "gas out." As MSNBC.com's John Schoen wrote last week, such one-day boycotts have "exactly zero chance of having an impact on gas prices."
added 2007 Tue May 15 8:05:34 by buzzsaw
The fiberglass MiniC.A.T. runs on compressed air, and offers zero pollution and very low running costs. Many respected engineers have been trying for years to bring a compressed air car to market, believing strongly that compressed air can power a viable "zero pollution" car. Now the first commercial compressed air car is on the verge of
The fiberglass MiniC.A.T. runs on compressed air, and offers zero pollution and very low running costs. Many respected engineers have been trying for years to bring a compressed air car to market, believing strongly that compressed air can power a viable "zero pollution" car. Now the first commercial compressed air car is on the verge of
