Iran: Oil prices could jump to $140 on U.S. sanctions
“No one in OPEC will act against two of its founder members. The U.S. tried it last time against Iran, but oil prices got to $140 a barrel.”
Archive for year: 2018
Work from home to cut car pollution deaths, Oxford study suggests
Researchers also urged families to do more of their shopping online – and to socialise virtually instead of meeting friends, a bid to reduce car journeys.
Three looming crises that may rattle oil markets
Iranian sanctions, Venezuelan unrest and Libyan terrorists could push prices up.
Tesla’s Model 3 production goals may hit cobalt speed bump
For Tesla there have been several production issues around getting all of the parts needed for the cars. Could cobalt become the Achilles heel for Tesla’s Model 3 ambitions?
Will Tesla ever make a cheap version of the Model 3?
Building cars is hard. Building an affordable electric car is exceedingly hard.
Exxon says the world needs even more oil
Exxon Mobil Corp’s Darren Woods says his company is at the center of a delicate balancing act between those who want a cleaner environment and those seeking economic growth that depends on rising energy demand.
House Republicans propose financial penalties for states that block offshore drilling
House Republicans put forward a proposal this week to impose hefty fees on states that do not approve of drilling for oil and natural gas off their coasts, a move that would pressure local leaders who oppose the Trump administration’s plan to expand offshore leasing.
United States, Saudi Arabia and Russia find agreement on oil policy
It is unusual for the United States, Saudi Arabia and Russia to see eye-to-eye, much less try to achieve common energy policy goals, even indirectly.
Forget about that Tesla—the Jaguar I-Pace is the most compelling EV yet
The I-Pace is not particularly cheap—prices start at $69,500 in the U.S. before any federal or local incentives are taken into account. But it’s better looking and better made than any other BEV on sale today.
Can Alaska rely on oil and address climate change? State officials are about to find out.
The far north is warming much faster than the rest of the world, causing permafrost to melt and forcing coastal Alaskans to retreat from the sea. Yet, $9 out of every $10 in state coffers come from the North Slope production of petroleum, which accelerates climate disruption when it’s burned.
