In Saudi Arabia gasoline costs about 45 cents a gallon. In Iran it's 33. Venezuelans pay under a quarter. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
Two thirds of your car's fuel is burnt up as heat. A German company has announced plans to develop a generator which will use that heat to create electricity. This could cut gasoline usage by 5-7%. 3 comments edit related share technologyThis is a different plan than talked about here picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago |
Find the best deals on gasoline in your area. picked by mandolinorange 1 year ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
In less than 7 years, Mercedes-Benz plans to ditch petroleum-powered vehicles from its lineup. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago 3 comments edit related share science |
A company banking on drivers' weariness of skyrocketing gasoline prices unveiled a home refinery device on Thursday offering another option: ethanol. E-Fuel Corporation says its EFuel100 MicroFueler can produce up to 35 gallons (132 liters) of ethanol a week that consumers can pump directly into their cars and trucks. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago 4 comments edit related share arts |
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Exxon Mobil's profit is expected to jump as much as 30% when it reports its first-quarter earnings next week as the oil giant joins the crowded stage of $120 oil, U.S. retail gasoline prices approaching $4 a gallon and flare-ups in the geopolitical scene from Nigeria to the Persian Gulf. picked by JDRucker 6 months ago 30 comments edit related share plime.com |
Using concentrated solar energy to reverse combustion, a research team from Sandia National Laboratories is building a prototype device intended to chemically “reenergize” carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide using concentrated solar power. The carbon monoxide could then be used to make hydrogen or serve as a building block to synthesize a liquid combustible fuel, such as methanol or ev... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Well...maybe not. picked by slider 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
A 70-year-old man has been charged with grand theft after police watched him siphon off more than 900 gallons of gasoline from underground storage tanks at two gas stations, the Polk County authorities said Wednesday. picked by dollyllama 12 months ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
A Mexican man sparked fears of terrorism in Brooklyn last night when his minivan containing a tank with 80 gallons of gasoline caught fire, cops said. picked by Hoosker 1 year ago 4 comments edit related share weird |
You go Granny... picked by tlovesd 2 years ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
Once a Russian military secret, they were declassified in 1994... each boot holds about 1/3 cup of gasoline to fuel tiny piston driven pogo sticks. picked by BrownTrout 2 years ago 2 comments edit related share science |
Hey Plimmates! Gas prices are going up uP UP! So I hope this helps some of you out :) picked by MeMe 6 months ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Says 80% are choosing the gun! picked by tigertony 5 months ago 9 comments edit related share plime.com |
You know things are getting WEIRD when you see headlines like this! (Bonus points to me for not using a "go juice" double entendre...oops! Never mind) picked by Moe 7 months ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
The House of Representatives allows its members to lease cars and have the taxpayer pick up the fee for the lease, gas, insurance, maintenance, everything. (D)Charles Rangel says if he drove something that cost less than $777 per month it would be "disrespectful of his constituents" ?? picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago 11 comments edit related share politics |
That's right 1/10 of a cent per gallon! A station clerk in west virginia is accused of defrauding her boss of almost $50,000! picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago 7 comments edit related share plime.com |
It wasn't OPEC or Republicans trying to influence midterm elections. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
Pack up all your crap into that big SUV and start driving to Missouri, that state that is boasting its low gas prices. 9 comments edit related share plime.comOn top of the lower tax the state draws on gas prices, it is also in the midst of a large petroleum trade market, meaning cheap gas for the masses in this state. Presently $3.82 with a national gas average of $4+. picked by muppetmaker 4 months ago |