Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil. by Brian J.

Transportation 317

Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Virtually all major vehicle manufacturers and several start-up companies are offering—or are planning to offer soon—a PEV for sale in the US market. Recent public policies in the United States and other countries have improved the prospects for initial commercialization of PEVs. Policy Instruments.

Plug-in 218

Plug-in 2015 Plug Recharge 218

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. Fuels currently used in on-road vehicles account for about 80% of transportation fuel use in the US, and are easy to track.

Carbon 247

Carbon Oil-Sands Standards Design 247