Has the world entered an era of ultra-low prices? An energy scholar argues that a long period of low oil prices will set the U.S. – and globe – back on the economy and the environment.
The boom in oil and gas development has brought new revenues to many communities in the U.S., but rural areas in particular have struggled to handle the rapid downturn in prices.
Tesla Model 3: cheaper than its predecessors, but is $35,000 really within reach of ‘mainstream’ buyers?
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David Keith, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Tesla Motors again struck a chord with the sleek Model 3 electric car but it’s still not enough to compete on price and convenience with mass market gas-powered cars, says auto tech researcher.
In 2015, gas prices fell below $2 per gallon in Moscow Mills, Missouri. The trend of low gas prices across the United States delay a signature Obama proposal to reduce emissions from cars and trucks.
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Faced with stringent fuel economy standards but cheap gas, automakers may seek to delay CAFE rules. What’s the best way to reevaluate these emissions-cutting rules?
Americans like big vehicles – a serious challenge to reducing emissions.
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American consumers just aren’t prioritizing fuel efficiency in a time of low gasoline prices. Is there a way to reverse the trend and make progress on climate change?
Dormant: oil rigs in North Dakota stand idle due to a crash in global oil prices.
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Cheap gas is traditionally a boost for the U.S. economy but this time the economy could be badly hurt because of the domestic drilling boom and financial bets made by the oil & gas industry.