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Opinion: Could WTI Trade At A Premium To Brent By Next Year?

Green Car Congress

A flood of bearish news has pushed down oil prices to their lowest levels in months, with WTI nearing $45 per barrel and Brent flirting with sub-$50 territory. With a bear market back, there is pessimism throughout the oil markets. Low oil prices will sooner or later force a cutback in production.

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Toyota Plug In

Plug In Partners

On June 11 and 12, the Brookings Institution and Google.org will host a conference entitled “ Plug-In Electric Vehicles 2008: What Role for Washington ?” Event Summary Oil prices are at record highs. Plug-in electric vehicles have the potential to significantly reduce the United States’ dependence on oil. If so, how?

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The Road to Independence

Plug In Partners

The next hurricane that slams into the Gulf Coast could send prices up at the pump again. But the next car bomb that successfully explodes at a major Saudi oil facility could send fuel pump prices above $5 or $6 per gallon. Big News GM Plans Plug In Become a Partner today. Sign the On Line Petition more news HOME

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

Hans Greimel Automotive News July 6, 2009 - 12:01 am ET. “Customers have already been asking about the cars since the news broke about Nissan’s plans to build the car here in Tennessee.&#. In California, Nissan of Elk Grove owner John Driebe thinks Nissan has identified a powerful new market segment. Dealers excited.

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Report: California Gasoline No Longer the Most Expensive

The Truth About Cars

Washington has officially managed to surpass California as the state with the highest fuel prices and looks as though it’s on track to compete for that dubious honor indefinitely.& From The Seattle Times : Now oil companies are choosing to pass on the compliance fees, the experts say.