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POPSA perfect storm's brewing to cool petroleum demand There's not so much incentive to invest in exploration, lots of incentive to keep the price of existing supplies as high a possible. The key on price is not really supply, but must be based on what people can afford to pay.
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POPSWho Killed Detroit? "Are we better off now that these things are made by foreigners? Are we better off now that we have ceased to be self-sufficient? Are we better off now that the real wages of our workers and median income of our families no longer grow as they once did? Are we better off now that manufacturing, for the first time in U.S. history, employs fewer workers than government? We no longer build commercial ships. We have but one airplane company, and it outsources. China produces our computers. And if GM goes Chapter 11, America will soon be out of the auto business. Our politicians and pundits may not understand what is going on. Historians will have no problem explaining the decline and fall of the Americans."
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POPSFeds Skewed Clunkers Results Trucks were also subject to lower fuel efficiency standards under the program, and analysts were initially surprised not to find more gas-guzzlers on the top 10 list. Seems the government stacked the deck to make its program look more environmentally sound than it is. (H/T j.leader for the tip) Is Cash for Clunkers green? You may be surprised by the facts. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/green/detail?blogid=49&entry_id=44867
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POPS230 MPG? Are you kidding? How they will get 230 MPG later next year if now they cannot reach a figure 10 times less? They must have smtin in their sleeve...:cool: If it's true and not next in a long row BS, who would choose to pay $50 per tank if he can pay 10 and no strings attached?
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POPSCrisis Cooker - Get off the grid Any means you can get of being self sufficient is going to be a definate advantage. Plus its a fun way to cook. Hot full meals while camping and night fishing, sounds good to me. Or something as essential as boiling water.
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POPSGas prices: The key to fuel economy There will be a market for these smaller cars, but how many families can fit theirs into one? They are going to be super dangerous on our highways; ie. collisions and in the long run cost people more. This is nothing but pure blackmail. All the while, those in power will continue to sport about in whatever, usually at taxpayers expense, and the really, really good plan for energy independence is going down the drain. Control us by increasing the price of gasoline so that we can't afford the vehicles we want, are appropriate for our households, offer a reasonable amount of physical security, etc... There is not enough space to say everything about why I hate this. We have become serfs to this Administration.
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POPSVolkswagen 1-Liter 235 MPG Extreme Fuel Efficiency Car Minimum weight is crucial to extreme fuel efficiency. The VW 1-liter is made entirely of carbon fiber composites with the outer carbon fiber-reinforced skin tensioned over a spaceframe made of magnesium, which is lighter than aluminum. The car's running gear makes extensive use of lightweight alloys. Low rolling resistance tires are mounted on 16-inch wheels made of extremely lightweight composite materials. The magnesium seat frames feature fabric covers rather than conventional upholstery.
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POPSCheaper More Efficient Solar Tech Next evolutionary step in solar panels. Anything that increases efficiency and lowers costs is alright in my book. These things will be everywhere within the next couple of years.
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POPSDelta Airliners Integrating Wheeltug Hybrid Motor Tech The manufacturer estimates that a Wheeltug-equipped 737 aircraft could save nearly 100,000 gallons of fuel per year, while avoiding the safety and maintenance concerns of jet engine use on the ground. Using wheeltugs will save the airline in fuel costs, but the burning question is: Will they pass their savings along to passengers?
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POPSIts the gas mileage, stupid Oh, yes. I won't buy an American car because they get crummy gas mileage. It has nothing to do with the fact that they cost thousands more due to the unions. What a load of crap. If that were the case, why on earth would SUV's and trucks be selling so well. They think we are stupid and they are going to use it to push through their agenda.
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POPSInteractive comparison of biofuels Summary & screenshots of Ntl Geographic's interactive module for comparing biofuel sources. Will it be corn, sugarcane, scum (algae) or nought? Ladies & gentlemen, place your bets!
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