Study: Utica shale play larger than previous estimates
The size of the Utica shale play’s technically recoverable resources is larger than previously thought, a recent study by West Virginia University has found.
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Tesla’s new ‘Ludicrous Speed Upgrade’ for the Model S costs $10,000
Tesla CEO Elon Musk just announced the most Tesla thing ever: a “Ludicrous Speed” upgrade for the top-of-the-line P85D Model S electric sedan that improves 0-60 time by 10 percent — it’s down to 2.8 seconds. But LS is a $10,000 option for the car, so you really need to want to be pressed into the back of your seat.
Oil train derails in northeastern Montana, spilling 35,000 gallons
Three tank cars have leaked an estimated 35,000 gallons of oil after a train hauling crude from North Dakota derailed near Culbertson in northeastern Montana, the latest in a series of recent wrecks raising concerns across the U.S. and Canada, authorities said Friday.
Oil found in waters near Great Barrier Reef
Oil has been found in waters off Cape Upstart, near the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland authorities have confirmed, after earlier reports of a larger spill prompted a search.
To buy Toyota’s new hydrogen car, you’ll need to pass an interview
Toyota Mirai boasts the best mile per gallon ratio of any zero emissions vehicle, but finding early adopters may prove difficult.
Don’t freak out about Iranian oil flooding the market
So, should you go out and buy a gas-guzzler and scrap your plans to save up for an electric car? Uh, no. To the extent that an increase in Iranian oil production will have an effect on the global price of gas, it will be slight and delayed.
American, Israeli publics see Iran’s nuclear program as a top global threat
In the U.S., 62% say they are very concerned about Iran’s nuclear program, with only ISIS ranking as a greater danger among seven global threats tested.
California’s toxic waters make for toxic shark
In June 2013, a fisherman reeled in a 1,300-pound female mako shark off Huntington Beach. The shark, according to the paper, had levels of DDT, PCBs and mercury hundreds of times higher than the legal seafood limit – toxins it collected by feeding in Southern California waters.
What’s wrong with the new electric vehicle study?
Drawing the conclusion that electric cars are bad removes the nuance from what the authors found. The advantage or disadvantage of driving an electric car comes almost entirely from where it’s driven and how the electricity it uses is produced.
$2 gas will be back after Iran nuclear deal
Gas may only dip a few cents when the Iranian oil first starts to flow again, but by September drivers could see big savings.
