While it’s assumed by many drivers that gasoline taxes completely cover the cost of road maintenance, and are perhaps even too high, that appears to not even be close to the truth of the matter — going by a newly released report from the Frontier Group, in cooperation with the US PIRG Education Fund.
Car owners and security experts can tinker with automobile software without incurring US copyright liability, according to newly issued guidelines that were opposed by the auto industry.
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday levied additional charges against Volkswagen, pulling its subsidiary Porsche into the global emissions-cheating scandal.
Ever since oil prices, and with them gasoline prices, began plummeting last fall, the trend has been portrayed in varying forms as a “gift” or an “early holiday present” or a “tax rebate” for consumers, who are expected to give thanks for this free stuff.
The new total is the lowest since Apr. 26, 2002. Since Aug. 21, the count has fallen 110 units after a short-lived summer rebound. Compared with this week a year ago, the count has lost 1,154 units.
The next generation of ethanol plants, including one that opens Friday in Nevada, Ia., could play a large role in reducing the greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, industry and environmental leaders said.
With the passing of Halloween, millions of pounds of pumpkins have turned from seasonal decorations to trash destined for landfills, adding to more than 254 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) produced in the United States every year. This Halloween, think of turning this seasonal waste into energy as a very important “trick” that can have a positive environmental and energy impact.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said $100 million in grants was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership.
Oil at $50 a barrel is a “gift to the world” as prices should be low enough to spur economic growth, according to the head of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development.
The American Petroleum Institute (API) will run a “multifaceted advocacy campaign” against the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for the next month ahead of a deadline for the Obama administration to finalize three years of standards under the mandate.
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Report: Gas taxes don’t even come close to paying for road maintenance
While it’s assumed by many drivers that gasoline taxes completely cover the cost of road maintenance, and are perhaps even too high, that appears to not even be close to the truth of the matter — going by a newly released report from the Frontier Group, in cooperation with the US PIRG Education Fund.
It’s OK to hack your own car, U.S. copyright authorities rule
Car owners and security experts can tinker with automobile software without incurring US copyright liability, according to newly issued guidelines that were opposed by the auto industry.
Porsche pulled into VW emissions-cheating scandal with new EPA charges
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday levied additional charges against Volkswagen, pulling its subsidiary Porsche into the global emissions-cheating scandal.
Thanks for the gift, OPEC. Can we keep it?
/in Economy, Over a Barrel Blog lhall /by Landon HallEver since oil prices, and with them gasoline prices, began plummeting last fall, the trend has been portrayed in varying forms as a “gift” or an “early holiday present” or a “tax rebate” for consumers, who are expected to give thanks for this free stuff.
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U.S. oil rig count lowest since April 2002
The new total is the lowest since Apr. 26, 2002. Since Aug. 21, the count has fallen 110 units after a short-lived summer rebound. Compared with this week a year ago, the count has lost 1,154 units.
Ethanol from corncobs: A cure for climate change?
The next generation of ethanol plants, including one that opens Friday in Nevada, Ia., could play a large role in reducing the greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, industry and environmental leaders said.
Turn your Halloween pumpkins into power
With the passing of Halloween, millions of pounds of pumpkins have turned from seasonal decorations to trash destined for landfills, adding to more than 254 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) produced in the United States every year. This Halloween, think of turning this seasonal waste into energy as a very important “trick” that can have a positive environmental and energy impact.
North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota awarded biofuel grants
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said $100 million in grants was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership.
Oil at $50 is ‘gift to world’ as Abu Dhabi sees higher prices
Oil at $50 a barrel is a “gift to the world” as prices should be low enough to spur economic growth, according to the head of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development.
Oil lobby launches new campaign against ethanol mandate
The American Petroleum Institute (API) will run a “multifaceted advocacy campaign” against the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for the next month ahead of a deadline for the Obama administration to finalize three years of standards under the mandate.