Economic
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Analysts debate the impact of electric cars on the oil industry.
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Why Isn't Cheap Gas Helping To Boost The U.S. Economy?
Low gas prices aren't having the positive economic impact some had expected.
Stephen Edelstein -
Will Oil Price Collapse Because We're Out Of Room To Store It?
Oil storage tanks may soon run out of room, triggering a major price drop.
Stephen Edelstein -
Clean Tech Could Generate More Growth Than Fossil Fuels: Study
Clean tech holds more promise for big, money-making breakthroughs, a new study says.
Stephen Edelstein -
Can Condoms Curb Climate Change Cheaper Than Low-Carbon Cars?
The Frankfurt Auto Show just wound up today, and most of the concept cars focus on lowering carbon dioxide emissions. Volkswagen, for instance, launched a two-seat "1-Liter" concept car that gets a remarkable 170 miles per gallon. But suppose all the money we're investing in better gas mileage and...
John Voelcker -
Why Custom Rims Won’t Go Down With Your Electric Ride
Customization has been a part of car ownership ever since Henry Ford told customers they could have any color “as long as it’s black.” But while lightning bolt graphics and a kick-ass sound system may be part of your electric car dream, a new set of pimped out shoes could put your...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield -
Though he's no longer in politics, former President Bill Clinton is still a busy guy. A week ago he was negotiating the release of reporters, Euna Lee and Laura Ling from North Korea. On Monday he stopped in Las Vegas at the National Clean Energy Summit. The summit focused on ideas to promote clean power and energy efficiency in the U.S. and Clinton had a number of them. Though the Cash for Clunkers program has drawn the ire of many environmentalists, it has been largely successful in getting people to trade their old gas-guzzlers for newer, more efficient vehicles. Clinton suggested...
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Cars.com Survey: $4 Per Gallon Gas Spurs Interest In More Efficient Cars?
At first glance, a recent survey published by Cars.com appears to reinforce the idea that economics trump eco-consciousness when drivers choose which vehicles to buy. The survey, which polled 1,088 men and women over age 18 found that 40% of car shoppers would consider purchasing a more fuel...
Robert Scardino -
Electric Car Sales Fried
This should come as no surprise to anyone, but last week, DailyTech reported precipitous drops in electric car sales in the U.S. They contacted dealerships Florida, Texas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and the Pacific Northwest. Some of the dealerships didn't pick up their phones and the ones that...
Robert Scardino