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US average retail gasoline prices ended 2017 lower than they started

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US regular retail gasoline prices averaged $2.72 However, a rapid price decline beginning in October led to US average regular gasoline prices ending the year lower than they began for the first time since 2015, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). gal at least once in 2018. gal to $2.91/gal

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Average gasoline prices in US up 13% in 2017 from 2016, but lower than in 2015

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US regular retail gasoline prices averaged $2.41 Higher crude oil prices in 2017 contributed to higher gasoline prices. In 3 of the 10 cities for which EIA collects weekly retail price data, gasoline prices exceeded $3.00/gal gal at least once in 2017, and prices in every city except Houston exceeded $2.50/gal

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Interview with Chris Paine in the Whole Life Times

Revenge of the Electric Car

I also have a gas-guzzler for when I want to go up to San Francisco or drive up to Colorado. Q: When gas prices went up, people started driving less, and interest in EVs soared. But now, gas prices have fallen below $2 in some places. A: Certainly, when oil prices are down, it makes it harder for the competition.

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September '06 - Tesla Roadster Unveiled, Electric Cars NOT DEAD YET!

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While priced dearly at $100,000 for the first 100 vehicles, the car’s specs are so impressive and the company so well capitalized that it received prominent coverage across the nation, including the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle. Oil prices peaked once again at over $75 a barrel. Not Dead Yet” indeed.

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

Revenge of the Electric Car

SAN FRANCISCO — The State of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Electric Company on Tuesday endorsed an effort to build an alternative transportation system based on electric vehicles with swappable batteries and an “intelligent” battery recharging network. Hawaii Endorses Plan for Electric Cars. By JOHN MARKOFF. Published: December 2, 2008.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Thinking Globally, Acting Locally San Francisco City Carbon Collobarative 18th and 1. Just as wireless service providers offer smartphones at discounted prices, Project Better Place will offer discounted electric vehicles with usage pricing plans. Carbon trading vs t. Cleantech blogs founder is Neal Dikeman. SZ (1) 6753.T

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