A Look At Fuel Efficiency

by admin on November 11, 2011

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Check out this article on Autoblog.com for an interesting graphic that provides some insight into the fuel efficiency of vehicles powered by:

  • Gasoline
  • Diesel
  • Electric
  • Combination (hybrid)

Charging Stations Outpace Electric Cars in Anticipation of Future Demand

by admin on October 20, 2011

Although Plug In America says that there are fewer than 15,000 electric cars on America’s roads, that hasn’t stopped some business owners from installing chargers for all-electric cars.

In an article published on October 17 in the Wall St. Journal, James R. Hagarty and Mike Ramsey take a look at what some business owners and companies consider an investment in the future.

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Fear of Peak Oil Maintains its Powerful Grip

October 4, 2011 Peak Oil

Daniel Yergin, author of “The Prize” and “The Quest,” discusses the fear of “peak oil” in this article in the Wall Street Journal. This is the fifth time in modern history that there has been widespread fear that the world is running out of oil. But is that really the case?

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Review of “The Quest” by Daniel Yergin

October 4, 2011 Peak Oil

Stephen F. Hayward reviews Daniel Yergin’s new book, “The Quest” for the Wall Street Journal.

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The Link Between Ethanol and Financial Speculation

October 4, 2011 Commodity Speculation

In an article by Greg Lindsay, published on September 22, 2001 on FastCompany.com, the author discusses the link between ethanol and financial speculation.

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Salad Greens in Suburbia

September 21, 2011 Home Grown

In a movement propelled by environmental concern, nostalgia for a simpler life and a dollop of marketing savvy, developers are increasingly laying out their cul-de-sacs around organic farms, cattle ranches, vineyards and other agricultural ventures. They’re betting that buyers will pay a premium for views of heirloom tomatoes—and that the farms can provide a steady stream of revenue, while cutting the cost of landscaping upkeep.

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The Link Between the Energy Market and the Food Market

September 20, 2011 Food Production

In this article from the Wall Street Journal on September 3, 2011, Brian M. Carney asks the question, “Can the World Still Feed Itself?”

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