http://gas.web2announcer.com/ Web 2.0 announcer top stories for gas en Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:59:13 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2046608 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:59:13 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2046608discountgasCrimpyourrideNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2038204 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:35:44 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2038204mythsgaspricesmaskRealproblemsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2038825 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:25:06 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2038825gaspricesrisemoredriverscyclingtrendNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2033186 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:46:23 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2033186gasfuelpumpEconomympgNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2027836 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:54:31 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2027836aerogelstronggasTechnologyScienceNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2027729 unknown@Netscape.com David Bach tells us how we can get better gas mileage. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:29:22 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2027729gasmileagetirepressuredavidBachNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2026534 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:42:56 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2026534gasNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2024522 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Sun, 03 Jun 2007 19:27:51 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2024522NucleareffectseenpricesgasPumpsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2022458 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Sat, 02 Jun 2007 20:53:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2022458warPetrocanadabeginstomorrowgaspricesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2022301 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Sat, 02 Jun 2007 03:53:21 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2022301SympathygasdevilNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2018818 unknown@Netscape.com Activist shareholders push salary caps, global warming at annual meeting; customers plan month-long boycott. Thu, 31 May 2007 20:42:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2018818targetexxonmonthlongboycotthighgaspricesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2015132 unknown@Netscape.com Hypermilers say many of their techniques can help even drivers of conventional cars boost their gas mileage: Tue, 29 May 2007 21:24:38 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2015132savinggasviaHypermilingNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2011055 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Sat, 26 May 2007 22:16:25 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2011055ScienceglobalwarmingClimatechangegreenhousegasemissionsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2010369 unknown@Netscape.com Modest decline in gas prices ends streak of a dozen consecutive record highs heading into Memorial Day holiday. Sat, 26 May 2007 21:07:06 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2010369gaspricesFinallyRetreatmemorialdaytravelersNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2010370 unknown@Netscape.com Congress thinks we aren't paying enough for gasoline. Sat, 26 May 2007 20:51:23 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2010370OPECcourtbighelphighgaspricesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2011006 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Sat, 26 May 2007 14:04:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2011006autogasmiledgeNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2008873 unknown@Netscape.com Analysts say gasoline prices haven't harmed May auto sales, with trucks and SUVs expected to be up. Fri, 25 May 2007 17:09:15 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2008873gaspricesgasolineSUVstrucksautosalesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2009387 unknown@Netscape.com 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? Fri, 25 May 2007 13:11:38 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2009387gaspricesdrivinghabitsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2007220 unknown@Netscape.com Call in sick once a week. (Or work from home) Thu, 24 May 2007 18:21:56 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2007220gassickdayNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2006684 unknown@Netscape.com How to get free gas - watch and learn. Wed, 23 May 2007 20:24:50 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2006684getfreegasfunnylearnVideoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2005161 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Wed, 23 May 2007 19:02:07 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2005161gaspricesSpikelongestonrecordNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2004551 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Tue, 22 May 2007 21:11:32 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2004551gasautomobilespricesexpensiveNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1989815 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Mon, 21 May 2007 21:26:00 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1989815gaspricesEconomyaaaoilcompaniesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1954738 unknown@Netscape.com 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 Fri, 18 May 2007 18:51:07 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1954738hybridsincentivesgaspricesautobloggreenhovLaneNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1930496 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Thu, 17 May 2007 20:09:45 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1930496gaspricesconsumersseeknewplansNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1932051 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Thu, 17 May 2007 20:03:18 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1932051aaagaspriceInquiryNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1920728 unknown@Netscape.com Gasoline prices hit a record high for the fourth straight day Wednesday, according to AAA, and more records could be on the way. Wed, 16 May 2007 21:13:50 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1920728gaspriceshitrecord4thdayNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1911593 unknown@Netscape.com Gasoline Prices Set New Records As Oil Futures Rebound on Nigeria Protests and Supply Worries Tue, 15 May 2007 23:38:01 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1911593worldgaspriceriseoilEconomyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1900363 unknown@Netscape.com 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." Tue, 15 May 2007 19:36:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1900363savegasMoneynoboycottrequiredNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1899103 unknown@Netscape.com 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 Tue, 15 May 2007 08:05:34 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1899103aircargaszeropollutionNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1886608 unknown@Netscape.com Gas prices vary widely across the USA. There are several reasons for the disparity, including competition, taxes, gasoline blends, distance from refineries and even land values. Nationwide, the average price for regular gasoline on Friday was $3.042 per gallon, up fractionally from the previous day, according to motorist club AAA. Mon, 14 May 2007 19:24:20 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1886608gaswhatyoupayDependsWhereAreNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1868751 unknown@Netscape.com The oil companies is really one big happy family... attached at the hip. Read em and weep. There is no s in oil company. For now I guess we should be thankful we aren't paying $10.00 a gallon... for now!!! How our goverment allowed this cancer to grow is anybodies guess!!! Sun, 13 May 2007 09:54:38 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1868751gasoilPoliticsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1844301 unknown@Netscape.com The new higher price for regular, at $3.22, which goes into effect midnight Friday, will smash the previous record of almost $3.16 per gallon in Germany by about 6 cents. That record was set in September 2006. Prices for other grades of gas will set new highs as well. Fri, 11 May 2007 18:05:13 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1844301AAFESgaspricesnewhighDieseldownNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1850409 unknown@Netscape.com From higher taxes to more drilling, these are CNN Money's suggestions for ways to cut gas prices. Fri, 11 May 2007 17:19:54 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1850409gaspricesdrillingtaxescnnMoneyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1839569 unknown@Netscape.com A week after U.S. gasoline prices hit a near-record $3.05 a gallon, Democrats in Congress are promoting legislation taking aim at the big oil companies, although industry experts say that the efforts aren't likely to have any effect. Fri, 11 May 2007 17:03:12 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1839569oilPoliticsgaspricesdrivingdemocratscongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1810136 unknown@Netscape.com LOS ANGELES -- Imagine paying as little as $1.25 a gallon to run your car. Not for gasoline. Instead, you would pump a fuel that's readily available, North American-produced and virtually pollution-free. Many motorists could even fill up in their own garages every night just like they would power-up with one of the gas-electric plug-in hybrids stil Wed, 09 May 2007 17:40:43 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1810136gasHybridcarsnaturalNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1791234 unknown@Netscape.com With gas prices near record highs, experts say $4-a-gallon gasoline is just around the corner. Refinery problems and strong demand are the two main reasons sited for the runup. Mon, 07 May 2007 19:49:47 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1791234gasoilMoneyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1792141 unknown@Netscape.com The recent hike in gas prices has prompted Sen. Charles Schumer - who has received plenty of calls from those motorists - to call for a federal investigation into the oil refineries that make the gas. Mon, 07 May 2007 18:36:28 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1792141highgaspricesPromptcallforProbeNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1769940 unknown@Netscape.com According to the American Automobile Association, the statewide gas price Thursday surpassed the high mark set at the same point last year. Sun, 06 May 2007 20:55:09 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1769940hikegaspricesdriversFumingatThepumpNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1766158 unknown@Netscape.com One thing is beyond doubt, the price of gas is going up. Right now in southeast Michigan it's at about $3.20 a gallon and at the rate it's been climbing it will likely be at $3.50 by Memorial Day. Sun, 06 May 2007 15:49:57 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1766158hybridsincentivesgaspricesautobloggreenNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1722115 unknown@Netscape.com Well here's something from our pals at GasBuddy.com that I just discovered yesterday when I went to fill up my vehicle. Thu, 03 May 2007 20:11:33 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1722115cheapgasonThegodoitYourselfreportinggasolinepricesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1706467 unknown@Netscape.com Gas prices are likely to set records this summer but probably won't reach $4 per gallon, energy analysts said yesterday. (((""probably wont""))) its shooting up to 3.19 all over here in Dayton Ohio,it was 2.97 this morning and after driving around and seeing the prices at different gas stations going up throughout the day I Wed, 02 May 2007 20:13:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1706467recordhighgaspricessummerNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1712270 unknown@Netscape.com The Consumers' Association of Canada began demanding the inquiry after gas prices rose sharply across Canada on Tuesday, with oil companies blaming the spike on low inventories. Wed, 02 May 2007 20:07:36 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1712270pressurebuildingforInquiryhighgaspriceslowInventoriesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1675222 unknown@Netscape.com Gasoline prices spiked at least 10 cents per gallon overnight throughout Metro Detroit, pushing the price of regular at most pumps to more than $3 per gallon. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:17:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1675222gaspricesSpikeOvernightforReg.gasolineNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1667286 unknown@Netscape.com The Interior Department has put the final touches on a five-year plan to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and offshore from Alaska and Virginia. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:30:45 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1667286drillingoilgasoffshoreinteriorDepartmentNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1650541 unknown@Netscape.com The Interior Department will announce a proposal Monday to allow oil and gas drilling in federal waters near Virginia that are currently off-limits and permit new exploration in Alaska's Bristol Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, according to people who have seen or been told about drafts of the plan. Sat, 28 Apr 2007 11:27:31 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1650541businessoilgasenergyMoneyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1638104 unknown@Netscape.com A consultant gave a qualified nod Thursday to Nova Scotia's system of gasoline price regulation despite higher costs to consumers and lingering questions about the long-term impact for retailers. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:10:45 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1638104gaspriceregulationnovaScotiaCostingconsumersmillionsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1639303 unknown@Netscape.com Oil and gas drilling in Western Canada is forecast to drop 18 per cent in 2007, pressured by lower commodity prices and slashed drilling budgets, an industry group said Thursday. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:06:59 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1639303westerncanadaoilandgasdrillingTodrop18percent07News http://web2announcer.com/go/1625993 unknown@Netscape.com EPA scientists believed "greenhouse gases," such as carbon dioxide, fail to meet the Clean Air Act's definition of airborne pollutants. Astoundingly, a majority of non-scientists in robes ruled that they did. The Court found that the EPA not only had the authority to regulate emissions but actually carried the legal responsibility to do Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:22:49 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1625993greenhousegassupremecourtEPANews http://web2announcer.com/go/1616934 unknown@Netscape.com Canada's Conservative government said Wednesday it will cut greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent by 2020 and ban inefficient incandescent lightbulbs by 2012 as part of a national environmental initiative. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 06:23:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1616934canadaAnnouncesgreenhousegastargetsNews