On the Fourth of July in 2008, there were more than fireworks shooting up into the sky… oil prices had skyrocketed to the stratosphere! On July 3rd of that year, they hit a record high of $145.29/barrel. Maybe you don’t remember the exact day this record was set, but you certainly remembered the outrageous prices at the pump that summer!
While this was occurring, businesses small and large were using this to their advantage; offering customers free and discount gas incentives. Many stores would entice you with a free gas card for large purchases. Meanwhile car manufacturers like Chrysler were guaranteeing
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Another Box With Wheels
January 13th, 2009 - by B Kenney | Fuel News, General Auto News, Hybrid News
One trend that has been around for some time now is that of the box car, the many various square-shaped autos that cruise the roads. Some more specific model examples include the Xion XB, the Mini Cooper, Chevy HHR, Honda Element and the newly announced Nissan Cube.
The Nissan Cube is no newcomer to the world of square autos, however. It has been in production for the last ten years in Japan. Nissan is now shifting gears and planning a release in the United States.
The Cube includes a 122 horsepower 1.8L 4-cylinder engine and gets around 30-40 mpg. Two types of
The Nissan Cube is no newcomer to the world of square autos, however. It has been in production for the last ten years in Japan. Nissan is now shifting gears and planning a release in the United States.
The Cube includes a 122 horsepower 1.8L 4-cylinder engine and gets around 30-40 mpg. Two types of
300 Miles Per Gallon for Less Than $30,000
December 9th, 2008 - by B Kenney | Auto Shopping, Concept Cars, Fuel News, General Auto News, Hybrid News
In the future, cars will glide through the air powered by small turbo engines. Traffic will no longer exist on the ground, except for what's left of many small wheel transportation vehicles. Since we don't really know the design automobiles will take in the future, we only can speculate. Aptera, an independent auto company, has taken the forefront of the futuristic venture and developed the Aptera type-1 (2e).
The 2e features a complete aerodynamic design, which Aptera claims will be more efficient both on energy use and speed. The California built car will come in both complete electric and hybrid
The 2e features a complete aerodynamic design, which Aptera claims will be more efficient both on energy use and speed. The California built car will come in both complete electric and hybrid
EV Coming In 2010/2012?
November 18th, 2008 - by B Kenney | Fuel News, General Auto News, Hybrid News
Here’s a big tidbit of news that is somewhat promising to you consumers out there. Nissan is currently producing and planning to release a completely electricity operated automobile by 2010. The auto will be powered completely by lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (24 cells; 4 batteries each), and will take about eight hours total for a complete recharge. The auto is speculated to have a daily mileage range of 100 miles and a top speed of 75 miles per hour.
The only drawback, however, is that it will be in the same design as the Scion XB, a squared off and
E-85; What the?
October 21st, 2008 - by B Kenney | Driving News, Emissions News, Fuel News, General Auto News
Ever stomped your foot like a spoiled child at the current gas prices? You’re certainly not alone, and it’s obvious that an alternative fuel source needs to be found. The question remains, however, will we even be able to find something cheaper?
E-85, or Ethanol alcohol in the form of fuel, is an alternative source of energy that is already available. Most average drivers are not aware that around 6 million cars already on the road can run on E-85 as a fuel source. These types of vehicles are called “flex-fuel” autos, meaning they can run on a fuel mixture
