PETROLPHOBIA (Page 12/66)
The Poopsmith SEP 25, 02:11 PM
Thought I would post this as it may be something well see in the future. Gas is cheap now but just cause it's cheaper dosen't mean it's
less harmful.

http://www.netscape.com/viewstory/2006/09/23/new-energy-storage-could-make-the-internal-combustion-engine-obsolete/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmoney.cnn.com%2F2006%2F09%2F15%2Ftechnology%2Fd isruptors_eestor.biz2%2Findex.htm&frame=true
USFiero FEB 06, 11:00 PM

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Originally posted by USFiero nearly a year ago:

$2.15 at the local discount gas station.



I thought this thread would've archived by now. Gas prices were below $2 a gallon up until a week ago. I guess the severe weather in the Midwest (and now cold temps here finally) have caused prices to climb since demand will be up for heating oil? Discount gas is around $2.03 a gallon for regular.
AP2k FEB 07, 12:04 AM

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Originally posted by NEPTUNE:

I found BP @ 2.19.9 today. Thats really good for our area, usually its 2.27.9 or more.
LOTS more near tourist world.
DEISEL is 2.37.9 to 2.55.9 !!!!! Its just crude oil with the rocks and sticks filtered out. It won't even run a Kerosun heater. Why is deisel more expensive than premium gasoline?
In Europe they have quick little cars like Jettas powered with turbodeisel engines.
Deisel fuel can be made from corn or soybean oil or recycled fryer oil from McDonalds.
Why is the government (Own3d by the oil companies) pushing hydrogen instead of BIODEISEL as an alternative fuel?
The USA has the most productive, efficient farms in the world.
We COULD be growing our own fuel instead of fighting wars to control foreign oil!
Just my $.02.9 worth.




A better question is why are we funding corn ethanol that cant even break even instead of cane sugar ethanol which has been fueling Brazil for years.
Phranc FEB 07, 12:10 AM

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Originally posted by AP2k:


A better question is why are we funding corn ethanol that cant even break even instead of cane sugar ethanol which has been fueling Brazil for years.



Americas climate is not sugar cane friendly. Sugar beats how ever have a better turnover and with the low hieght it can be grown in layers in a green house year round anywhere. The energy to grow can come fron solar and wind. Hemp would also make a better source for biomass fuels for its acreage yeilds.
USFiero FEB 16, 12:31 AM
paying between $2.04 and $2.13 now. Maybe this extended cold snap is affecting prices?

I think its funny to see NEPTUNE's avatar when he posts right after Toddster....
USFiero FEB 22, 10:12 PM
Prices creeping up again.I suppose I'd have to check way back in this thread, is this a routine thing this time of year? Gas is $2.11 lowest I can find but $2.19 - $2.24 elsewhere. And it's gonna be 60 degrees this weekend.
sostock FEB 22, 10:22 PM
its been about 2.12 around here. my local state rep sent me a questionaire a few days ago. it covered a variety of Q's but one of them was a "gas holiday" where they would exclude the state tax (like 10-12 cents) and maybe the fed tax also. not sure how they would do that. it would be on a holiday weekend like memorial day or inpependence day. i thought it was a good idea. hey it might be just a few bucks but it helps.
MclarenF1 FEB 23, 06:59 PM
It was $2.63 for 92 octane this morning. Project after the northstar will be an electric fiero.
USFiero MAR 05, 08:09 PM
Happy Birthday to this thread, Happy Birthday to this thread...

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Originally posted by YoungFieroMan754 on 3-6-2006:
paid $2.49 to fill up my 25 gallon tank.



$2.39 this year at this time here now....


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Originally posted by USFiero at the beginning of this whole thing:
Fuel the national paranoia! ...
Or a giant meteor could smash into Nebraska.

Have a nice day.



Okay, when I started this, I wasn't expecting this. Honestly.

I did say some time ago when Ford started hinting at it's problems, that if they announced a radical shift to Hybrid production, they could bolster sales and capture market share. When I visited Europe, I saw a lot of Ford Focuses. If Ford took the lead, I could only guess that Chrysler, with their affiliation with Mercedes Benz (who makes the Smart Car) would have a bunch of efficient performance diesels on the market toot sweet. Diversity in the automotive industry could be a good thing right now. My brother, who designed and built what he called the IndyCycle, has been contemplating his next design: an electric car. We've been kicking around concepts. Maybe the Tesla Roadster will catch on at last?

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AusFiero MAR 05, 10:03 PM
I still wish I had your fuel prices. So CHEAP.