Energy economics

Gas Prices Drop Under $3 A Gallon For Most Americans

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The price of gas is falling across America. Now that the new year is underway, the national average price for a gallon of regular gas was at $3.09 this week, according to AAA. But that average takes into account the high prices that folks in California, Hawaii and Washington are paying. Meanwhile, most people in … Read more

Electrification Is Making Our Obsession With Big Vehicles Less Harmful To The Environment

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Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) The Environmental Protection Agency’s annual report on automotive trends in the United States illustrates a strange landscape. At a nationwide average of 26 miles per gallon, fuel economy has never been better. Vehicle carbon dioxide emissions are also at an all-time low. However, pickup trucks and SUVs continue to dominate … Read more