Nissan taking feedback from emerging markets Nov 6, 2009
Nissan also realised that charging up infrastructure is as crucial to the electric car as fuel bunks to gasoline cars. To tackle the tricky situation , it inked pacts with municipal corpo 00004000 rations and urban administrations of large cities to set the infrastructure up. (India Times)
Energy Dept. awards money for electric cars Nov 6, 2009
A report released in October by the National Research Council a non-profit government-charted agency questioned whether electric and plug-in vehicles' impacts are better or worse than conventional gasoline vehicles, mainly because about half of the energy supplied to the electricity grid comes from coal plants, "which contribute to air pollution" said Dan Greenbaum, a member of the committee that wrote the report and CEO of the Health Effects Institute in Boston. U.S. Rep. (USA Today -- Autos)
Calling Obama a socialist hides the real debate Nov 6, 2009
Cigarette and gasoline taxes (gasp. can work the same way. (Christian Science Monitor)
Being Green: 10 Earth-Friendly Habits You Can Adopt Nov 6, 2009
Click Click Click An estimated 147 million gallons of gasoline evaporates into the atmosphere in the U.S. every year because of loose, damaged or missing caps on vehicle fuel tanks. Keep gas in your tank by checking the cap occasionally for cracks. (Scientific American)
British Airways posts H1 loss of $346 million Nov 6, 2009
Crude oil prices have climbed steadily since March, but gasoline prices haven't matched the pace, hurting margins for refiners. Further damage came as demand remained sluggish in the third quarter amid swelling inventory levels, the company said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Is Obama's Iran policy doomed? Nov 6, 2009
Foremost among these would be a ban on the export of gasoline to Iran, whose oil refining capacity falls significantly short of domestic demand. Chinese oil corporations have already started shipping gasoline to Iran to fill the gap caused by a stoppage of supplies from British and Indian companies anticipating Washington's possible move ... Between June and August 2009, China signed $8 billion worth of contracts with Iran to help expand two existing Iranian oil refineries to produce more... (Asia Times Online)
Peak oil? Don't worry -- Obama's on the job Nov 6, 2009
Did U.S. gasoline demand really peak in 2007 ... "We think going forward that because of the emphasis on energy efficiency, ongoing improvements in vehicle miles standards and hybrid (cars), that motor vehicle gasoline demand is down, is headed down, and is going to continue to head down," said Tillerson ... A peak in gasoline demand in the U.S. implies that mature developed economies may reach a stage where their hunger for transportation fuels does not continue to expand indefinitely. (Salon)
Gas Prices Down 1 Cent Nov 6, 2009
HOUSTON -- Retail gasoline prices in Texas have decreased just a penny a gallon since last week. AAA Texas reported on Thursday that the average price per gallon at the pump was $2. (Click2Houston, TX)
Bombardier lands $10 million military contract Nov 6, 2009
In accordance with the Department of Defense mandates, the engines must be able to operate using available battlefield fuels and to operate from naval shipping without the need for gasoline. The engine s fuel selection can be changed with the flip of a switch. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Big Oil Hires Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat's Nephew, to Lobby Congress Nov 6, 2009
The has said legislative proposals under consideration in the House and Senate would cost U.S. consumers hundreds of dollars a year in higher gasoline and household-energy costs. Congressional leaders and environmental groups have accused the industry of exaggerating the impacts to protect profits. (Bloomberg -- US)
Iconic VW Golf new for sixth generation Nov 6, 2009
5-liter, gasoline-powered, five-cylinder, manual transmission and a fuel economy rating of 22/30 mpg ... Golfs are offered with choice of five-cylinder gasoline engine or four-cylinder diesel, a choice of manual or automatic transmission, and a choice of two- or four-door hatchback body. (The Augusta Chronicle)
At Least Three People Hurt In Panhandle Gas Line Explosion Nov 6, 2009
Posted by: Someone Location: Near-Here on Nov 5, 2009 at 12:54 PM There are natural gas, gasoline, chemical pipe lines running everywhere under ground all over Texas that We are not even aware of. Glad no one was seriously injured. (KWTX.com, TX)
Redefining America Nov 5, 2009
He is absolutely correct about America's profligate consumption of imported petroleum and the huge social, economic and political costs we incur because we are unwilling to tax gasoline and diesel fuel the way virtually all of Europe does. How might we benefit from a tax on gasoline ... Gas-tax nations Germany, France, Britain and Japan have had fast trains for decades, subsidized by gasoline taxes. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Green your car from top to tires Nov 5, 2009
Newspaper online, Chronicle Newspapers, The Chronicle, The Fairfax Chronicle, The South County Chronicle, The North County Chronicle, Virginia, Lorton, Mason Neck, Fairfax Station, South Springfield, Clifton, Newington. An Independent Newspaper. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Senate Democrats set to bring unemployment insurance to final vote Nov 5, 2009
Guess I use less precious gasoline. It's jobs that we really want. (TheHill.com)
Gasoline logos never leave the memory Nov 5, 2009
As I wrote almost three years ago this was the gasoline my dad used at our service station in Perdido in the early 1940s ... There were several well known gasolines back then. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Oil is back to $80 per barrel as dollar slides Nov 5, 2009
Earlier in the day, the Energy Information Administration reported that oil and gasoline supplies dropped, a surprise to most energy analysts who believed that the amount of unused crude in storage would grow ... The demand for gasoline in the United States is flat compared with last year, and demand at this time last year was dismal ... Last year at this time, the economic crisis was still unfolding and hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico smothered gasoline sales. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Audit questions $1.4b in Halliburton bills Nov 5, 2009
Audits are part of the normal contracting process, and it is important to note that the auditors' role in the process is advisory only" to the other Pentagon agencies that award private contracts.The audits surfaced in a joint report prepared by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee and the Democratic staff of the House Government Reform Committee. The audits were part of the Pentagon's normal contract review policy; Democratic lawmakers obtained them from whistle-blowers who thought the... (Yahoo News -- Halliburton)
Fed Will Hold Rates at Record Lows Nov 5, 2009
Just like gasoline use is down but those prices are up too. Price manipulation is illegal and so is a conspiracy to raise interest rates so why does our government ignore it. (CBS News)
Huge Australian Oil Spill Raises Questions Nov 5, 2009
Learn more about energy costs and usage in your state and get the latest prices for gasoline. Interactive. (CBS News)
With tax break, a big carbon footprint Nov 5, 2009
On average, as density doubles, household gasoline consumption falls by about 110 gallons per year. When a household moves from living 2 miles away from a city center to 10 miles away, gasoline consumption increases by more than 100 gallons annually. (Boston Globe)
Tips to help frugal motorists get the most from their vehicles Nov 5, 2009
The pros from ASE offer these tips to not only save gasoline, but help extend the life of your vehicle and its components. Begin by reading the owner's manual and becoming familiar with your vehicle. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Senate Rejects Flag Desecration Amendment Nov 5, 2009
The amendment's chief sponsor, (R-Utah), disputed assertions that the measure was politically motivated and was an unwise use of the Senate's time in the face of war in Iraq, high gasoline prices and a growing federal deficit. "Fifty state legislatures have called on us to pass this amendment," Hatch told colleagues. (Yahoo News -- Civil Liberties)
Legacy Reserves LP Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results Nov 5, 2009
The commodity prices covered by these swaps are the spot prices for ethane, propane, iso-butane, normal butane and natural gasoline reported on the Mont Belvieu, Non-Tet OPIS exchange. The following table summarizes, for the periods indicated, our Mont Belvieu, Non-Tet OPIS NGL swaps currently in place for production months through December 2009. (Primezone Releases)
Should the president go to Cape Coast or to Elmina? Nov 5, 2009
Between 2000 and 2009 average Ghanaian gasoline retail prices have increased significantly, from 6,400 per gallon in 2000 to 53,000 per gallon currently and fuel prices rose from $ 27. 72 per barrel in 2000 to $142 per barrel in 2008 and presently around $80- but it is imperative for us to carefully define the problem in other to develop and implement optimal policies. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
3 boats involved in fire in Roche Harbor, Wash. Nov 5, 2009
The Coast Guard and Washington Ecology officials say three boats have been involved in a fire in the Roche Harbor Marina on San Juan Island and one is leaking gasoline. Two of the boats ended up underwater while one was towed and secured. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Aloha Petroleum offers ethanol-free gas at its Kahalu'u station Nov 5, 2009
Boaters and owners of older cars and trucks can now purchase ethanol-free gasoline from Aloha Petroleum's retail gas location in Kahalu'u. The fuel, being marketed as Aloha Classic Gasoline, is formulated for boat engines and other small motors that are not designed to operate with ethanol-blended gasoline. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tips on how to keep your engine performing at its best Nov 5, 2009
In particular, using a gasoline that contains a cleaning system to help remove gunky build-up on critical engine parts, such as , can make a big difference. The patented Nitrogen Enriched Cleaning System has an active cleaning molecule engineered to seek and destroy performance-robbing carbon deposits - more commonly known as "gunk" - that can be left by lower-quality gasolines ... For more information about how the Shell Nitrogen Enriched gasolines work, visit. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Landowners request bonds as protection along pipeline route9:19 am | (No comments posted.) Nov 5, 2009
No property owner wants an abandoned gasoline station on their property, Niemi said. Seamans, Niemi and others also called for limits on the time which TransCanada can hold the easement. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Costco Same-Store Sales Top Estimates Nov 5, 2009
Excluding the impact of gasoline prices and foreign exchange, the company said U.S. comparable sales rose 3 percent, while on a local currency basis international same-store sales rose 7 percent. (Reporting by Sakthi Prasad in Bangalore; Editing by Mike Miller). (ABC News -- Business)
Oil tops $80 Nov 5, 2009
0 million barrels for the week ended October 30 while gasoline inventories dropped by 0. 3 million barrels, surprising most analysts who had expected for a rise. (Xinhuanet, China)
Oil prices fall in Asia Wednesday to near US$79(update) Nov 4, 2009
Gasoline for December delivery dropped 0 ... Most analysts believe crude supplies in the U.S. grew again last week, and the Energy Department on Wednesday will release its weekly supply and demand figures for oil and gasoline ... Gasoline for December delivery gained 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Jill Lepore: Why is American history so murderous? Nov 4, 2009
Her eleven-year-old sister, Michaela, was found tied to a bed, her body badly burned after having been doused with gasoline. Only William Petit, who had been bound with rope, beaten in the head with a baseball bat, and left for dead in the cellar, survived. (New Yorker)
Oil prices rise before US energy report Nov 4, 2009
Gasoline (petroleum) stocks are seen falling 100,000 barrels while distillates, which include diesel and heating oil, are tipped to have declined by one million barrels. 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Asian stocks rise ahead of Fed meeting Nov 4, 2009
US crude oil futures fell for the first time in three days on Wednesday, heading towards $US79 a barrel after industry data showed a larger than expected build in US gasoline inventories and a surprise build in distillate supplies. NYMEX crude for December delivery lost 30 cents to $US79. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Energy Dept. awards money for electric cars Nov 4, 2009
A report released in October by the National Research Council a non-profit government-charted agency questioned whether electric and plug-in vehicles' impacts are better or worse than conventional gasoline vehicles, mainly because about half of the energy supplied to the electricity grid comes from coal plants, "which contribute to air pollution" said Dan Greenbaum, a member of the committee that wrote the report and CEO of the Health Effects Institute in Boston. U.S. Rep. (USA Today)
Oil Steady as U.S. Crude Stocks Drop Offsets Fuel Rise Nov 4, 2009
Industry group American Petroleum Institute said late on Tuesday that U.S. gasoline stocks rose by 501,000 barrels last week against forecasts for a 300,000-barrel increase, while distillate supplies increased by 1. 8 million barrels versus predictions for a 1 million-barrel decline. (ABC News -- Business)
India buys 200 tonnes of gold at US$6.7b, pushes price to new high Nov 4, 2009
Gasoline futures added 1. 01 cent to $2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
China electrifies urban transit Nov 4, 2009
develop clean urban transit systems to reduce pollution, offering people low-emission buses for their daily commute rather than gasoline-powered cars ... Among the four broad categories of electric buses that operate in China today, hybrid-electric vehicles utilize lithium-ion batteries to reduce reliance on traditional diesel or gasoline engine for propulsion ... Lithium-ion electric buses use lithium-ion batteries to power an electric motor and motor controller, rather than a gasoline or... (Asia Times Online)
Gas prices in western Pa hold steady Nov 4, 2009
The price for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline this week remained at $2. 75 per gallon on Tuesday. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Shots ring out at Western Nov 4, 2009
Three Western students, including one of the shooting victims, were in a car at the intersection of Decatur and Washington Avenue when the gunman sped by and fishtailed into a parking lot planter at a Rebel Oil gasoline station. Believing his car had been struck by the gunman's vehicle, the student pulled into the store parking lot, yelled at the other driver and drove toward school, Las Vegas police spokesman Jose Montoya said. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Crude price rises $1.47 as Fed meets Nov 4, 2009
The steady rise in crude prices has pulled the retail price for gasoline higher across the country ... The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline fell a half penny overnight to $2. (Boston Globe)
Iran Military Power Faces U.S. Study for First Time Under Defense Measure Nov 3, 2009
While Iran is the worlds fourth- largest oil producer, limited refining capacity forces it to import about a third of its gasoline. Congress and the administration also are considering further sanctions on Irans Revolutionary Guard Corps, an arm of the military that also has become a political and economic force. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Oil extends gains above $78 Nov 3, 2009
5 million-barrel build in crude stockpiles, a 500,000-barrel drawin distillates and a 300,000-barrel rise in gasoline inventories. Industry group American Petroleum Institute will issue its weekly report on US inventories later on Tuesday, while the US government Energy Information Administration will issue its data on Wednesday. (India Times)
Hot new cars at Tokyo show Nov 3, 2009
5-liter gasoline engine and a 13-horsepower electric motor if the company employs the off-the-shelf hardware already serving in the Fit and Insight models. The real reason to hope the CR-Z will be fun to drive while it wrings the maximum miles from each gallon of gas is the torque of the combined drivetrains. (MSNBC -- Business)
Gold, other metals rise as US$ weakens Nov 3, 2009
December gasoline futures rose 3. 08 cents to $1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Fuel talk is turning from ethanol to biofuels Nov 3, 2009
Ethanol is the product from corn, but you also can produce gasoline and diesel directly from cellulosic feedstocks. And when you bring up the blending wall for ethanol, that means the door may be open wider for processes that will take us directly from corn stover, switchgrass and Miscanthus to biogasoline and biodiesel ... 01 per gallon whether youre producing ethanol or biogasoline, he said. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Oil flat after traders reverse early gains Nov 3, 2009
4 per cent last week, the first pullback in a month, after US crude oil and gasoline stockpiles rose, equities declined and the dollars rebound reduced the investment appeal of commodities. Prices dropped 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Senate Rejects Flag Desecration Amendment Nov 3, 2009
The amendment's chief sponsor, (R-Utah), disputed assertions that the measure was politically motivated and was an unwise use of the Senate's time in the face of war in Iraq, high gasoline prices and a growing federal deficit. "Fifty state legislatures have called on us to pass this amendment," Hatch told colleagues. (Yahoo News -- Civil Liberties)
Gas prices level off after hitting record high for the year Nov 3, 2009
National average gasoline price per gallon, end of month (roll over dots to see price) ... By Dirk Lammers, Associated Press Gasoline's post-summer ascent leveled off over the weekend, just as consumers begin to decide whether the money they pour into their tanks will force them to cut back on holiday spending ... Gasoline for December delivery gained 3. (USA Today -- Money)
Oil Hovers Near $78 Amid Positive US Economic Data Nov 3, 2009
Gasoline for December delivery dropped 0. 88 cent to $1. (ABC News -- Business)
Car care advice for consumers facing tough economic times Nov 3, 2009
Use a high-quality gasoline. All gasolines are not the same, and no matter what grade of fuel a vehicle requires, it's important to use a high-quality gasoline ... Fortunately, keeping the engine clean of performance-robbing "gunk" helps it perform better and is as easy as choosing the right gasoline. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
After sharp rise, gas prices level off Nov 3, 2009
NEW YORK - Gasoline s post-summer ascent leveled off over the weekend, just as consumers begin to decide whether the money they pour into their tanks will force them to cut back on holiday spending. Retail gas prices have jumped about 23 cents since the beginning of October, reaching a high for the year on Friday. (Boston Globe)
Hybrid Vehicles Explained Nov 3, 2009
Mild hybrid vehicles primarily use a gasoline engine to propel the vehicle and a small motor/generator is used as secondary source of power ... With local commutes most drivers essentially would rarely if ever need to fill up on gasoline. (Suite101.com)
GMXR Announces Closing of Midstream Transaction With Kinder Morgan Nov 3, 2009
Its pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, CO2 and other products, and its terminals store petroleum products and chemicals and handle bulk materials like coal and petroleum coke. KMP is also the leading provider of CO2 for enhanced oil recovery projects in North America. (Primezone Releases)
Gas prices up 2 cents in Tennessee Nov 3, 2009
The price of gasoline in Tennessee went up about two cents in the last week, according to figures provided Sunday by ... While the fourth quarter is typically the time of year when retail gasoline prices are at their lowest, in coming weeks there s a chance we could see Florida prices between $2. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Somerset plant converts waste material into ethanol Nov 3, 2009
The automotive giant is using the plant's output to test its "flex-fuel" vehicles, which run on a blend of ethanol and gasoline ... Because their process does not rely on a single commodity, such as corn or soybeans, "that gives us a lot of confidence that even if prices go up, Coskata will still be able to make fuel to directly compete with gasoline.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Audit questions $1.4b in Halliburton bills Nov 3, 2009
Audits are part of the normal contracting process, and it is important to note that the auditors' role in the process is advisory only" to the other Pentagon agencies that award private contracts.The audits surfaced in a joint report prepared by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee and the Democratic staff of the House Government Reform Committee. The audits were part of the Pentagon's normal contract review policy; Democratic lawmakers obtained them from whistle-blowers who thought the... (Yahoo News -- Halliburton)
HEALTH NOTES / Dont let safety go up in smoke Nov 3, 2009
Start fires with newspaper and dry kindling; not gasoline, kerosene, charcoal starter or a propane torch. Do not use logs made from wax and sawdust in your wood stove or fireplace insert they are made for open hearth fireplaces. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Gas prices rise as holidays near Nov 2, 2009
NEW YORK Americans are paying more for gasoline than they did last year as the holidays approached billions of dollars that could go to books, clothes and Barbie dolls instead being spent at the pump. Gas averaged nearly 2. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Analysis: Iran In No Hurry To Cut Nuclear Deal Nov 2, 2009
Right now, it must already import about 40 percent of its gasoline and other fuel products. But there's no sign of panic from Tehran. (CBS News)
Farmers growing electricity along with their crops Nov 2, 2009
"There are a lot of deferred costs of adapting to future climate change, impacts to people's health. With respect to gasoline there is a lot of cost from fighting wars to maintain supply.". Solar contractor Ron Summers in Detroit, Ore. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rekindle the spark: Relationship rescue for your partner and your car Nov 2, 2009
At the pump, be sure to fill up with a quality fuel like BP gasoline with Invigorate to help your car run younger for longer. BP gasoline with Invigorate offers a unique cleaning formula that helps keep engines clean ... For more information on BP gasoline with Invigorate, visit bpinvigorate. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
YESTERDAYS: Flint block arrives from old Hingham Nov 2, 2009
Beneath the Atlantic sign on the pump, one sees gasoline selling for 28-1/2 cents a gallon and, at right, a vintage Coca-Cola dispenser. The Gelos held the business for many years, and before passing through numerous hands in the late 1900s, it was managed by Arthurs grandsons, Steve and Raymond (Ray), and brother-in-law, Dave. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Oil buoyed by Chinese data Nov 2, 2009
4 per cent last week, the first pullback in a month, after US crude oil and gasoline stockpiles rose, equities declined and the US dollars rebound reduced the investment appeal of commodities. Prices were down 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
