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Comment on Let the Political Blame Game Begin by All American Blogger » If Bush Was Responsible for the Oil Prices Then, Who’s Responsible for Them Now?

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:23:46 +0000

[...] Nancy Pelosi said it was Bush’s fault too: Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House, stated, “drivers are paying a heavy price for the Bush administration’s failure to enact a comprehensive energy strategy. Years of Bush administration policies that have favored Big Oil over the consumers have resulted in record dependence on foreign oil.” [...]

Comment on Fuel Economy Tip – Reduce the Use of “Electrical Devices” by Igor

Igor — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:33:15 +0000

According to Audi, the new A5 reduced fuel consumption by being more electrically efficient. So its pretty clear to me that it does make a difference.

“Another innovation is an energy recuperation system that takes energy recovered during braking and deceleration and stores it temporarily in the battery. This can reduce fuel consumption by 3%.”

Note, this is on a GAS or DIESEL powered A5, not a hybrid.

Comment on Oil Above $80 While Price of Gasoline Remains Flat by Anže

Anže — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:38:52 +0000

I’ve just made a quick calculation to see how much we are paying for fuel in Svn and the price that comes out is 5,93 per gallon. I know it is not important to you but I think that might be something to expect in next years if your guvernment fallows the ”green” directions.

Comment on Oil Above $80 While Price of Gasoline Remains Flat by Larry

Larry — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:09:03 +0000

Yes, Natural gas is the way to go! Go read up on T. Boone Pickens, boone@pickensplan.com,
and see what he’s got going. Very interesting!

Comment on Oil Above $80 While Price of Gasoline Remains Flat by John Eickholt

John Eickholt — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:36:56 +0000

I say we need to restore the Glass Seagull Act.
The people driving up energy prices should by tried for treason.
All inventories are at record high.
Crude at 334.5 million barrels.
Unleaded gas inventories up 6 out of the last 7 weeks with inventories increasing by 16.3 million barrels.
CNBC should be shut down for feeding the speculation in Energy.
Job coming back never when Energy is bleeding every family for every extra penny they have.
The media need to expose these Terrorist for what they are.
Thursday Feb 18 Government Report.
Summary of Weekly Petroleum Data for the Week Ending February 12, 2010

U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 13.8 million barrels per day during
the
week ending February 12, 182 thousand barrels per day above the previous
week’s
average. Refineries operated at 79.8 percent of their operable capacity last
week. Gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 8.4 million barrels
per day. Distillate fuel production increased last week, averaging 3.4
million
barrels per day.
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic
Petroleum Reserve) increased by 3.1 million barrels from the previous week.
At
334.5 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are above the upper limit
of
the average range for this time of year. Total motor gasoline inventories
increased by 1.7 million barrels last week, and are above the upper limit of
the average range. Finished gasoline inventories decreased while blending
components inventories increased last week. Distillate fuel inventories
decreased by 2.9 million barrels, and are above the upper boundary of the
average range for this time of year.
Over the last four weeks, motor gasoline demand has averaged 8.6 million
barrels per day, down by 1.3 percent from the same period last year.
Distillate
fuel demand has averaged 3.7 million barrels per day over the last four
weeks,
down by 7.4 percent from the same period last year. Jet fuel demand is 1.4
percent higher over the last four weeks compared to the same four-week
period
last year.
Look at the Demand from the Government report. Last March oil was $32 a barrel.
As a concerned Consumer, American need our media to expose these crooks.

Comment on Oil Above $80 While Price of Gasoline Remains Flat by Brian Carr

Brian Carr — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:30:07 +0000

That wouldn’t surpise me. Cheaper, cleaner, and more abundant.

Comment on Oil Above $80 While Price of Gasoline Remains Flat by Dudley Holden

Dudley Holden — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:27:56 +0000

Propane or Nat Gas might be a way to go ?

Comment on Who Else Wants it to be Illegal to Text While Driving? by Shania

Shania — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:39:56 +0000

I’m with the 3% but, after some videos I saw on youtube I think that I will never text while i’m driving unless it’s really really really needed….Comment on what you think!:)

Comment on American vs. Japanese – Gas Mileage Comparison by jonnie

jonnie — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:58:35 +0000

i agree with you. i think you are a few people that really understand the situation. the Japanese cars only better fuel economy and a reliable engine. as you can see the reports of cars being recalled to repair. the American cars are well build(im talking about the family cars, not the muscles, they are awesome!) and they engine improved a lot since 80 and 90, lets put one case like the ford focus, a amazing car!
the American car manufacturers made a lot of mistakes, but is just stupid what the people are saying that American cars are bad build.

Comment on GM, Ford Gain From Toyota’s Woes by Jan-queenofkaos

Jan-queenofkaos — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:53:07 +0000

Hi Brian, I have a Jeep Liberty and I LOVE it. I was so happy when it wasn’t on the recall list because I would hate to give it up. I’ve found it to be a great vehicle although I did have some trouble in the beginning because the tires weren’t filled as they should have been – I find the shape of them makes it hard to guage without a guage :0)

I was ready to return it but after I figured it out I’ve been happy with it although the shorter wheel base and torque (using hubby’s term there) does make it a vehicle that takes a bit of getting used to and can be more challenging to drive in certain road conditions – mostly ice or slippery roads.)

I’m hoping that they get it all straightened out, I can’t speak for other models but for where I live 4 wheel is a necessity and in that department my Jeep and also Subaru have been wonderful.