The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Even though memories of the gas lines and fuel rationing of 1979 were still vivid by 1987, oil prices crashed hard during the middle 1980s, hitting bottom in 1986. Other Sprint models could be purchased with optional automatics that year. The Sprint was nowhere near the cheapest new car Americans could buy in 1987.

Chevrolet 105

Chevrolet Suzuki California Los Angeles 105

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

Paul Taylor, Chief Economist for the National Automotive Dealers Association, had the following observations: At $4/gallon gas people looked at more economical versions of the same vehicle rather than going down in vehicle size—they continue to buy cars that meet their needs. How much does it cost to save weight?

Congress 150

Congress 2009 Cash For Clunkers Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2012

Very broadly, they found that an LCFS would buffer the economy against global oil price spikes, trim demand for petroleum, and lessen upward pressure on gas prices. This Policy Design Recommendations (PDR) report builds on insights and findings from the TAR —NLCFS Policy Design Recommendations.

Carbon 247

Carbon Oil-Sands Standards Design 247

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Sign Up Login All Posts | About & Contact Us | Get a TEC Badge | Getting Started with The Energy Collective Cutting-edge insight on energy and climate that you wont find anywhere but here. Then Mr. Wang, as he’s known, got into the automobile business by buying a failing state-owned carmaker.

Chinese 28

Chinese Companies Electric Cars BYD 28