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U.S. Gas Consumption sets New Record in March
To date, all of the hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles introduced so far in the U.S. have had little impact on overall gas consumption. The new figures released for March by the America Petroleum Institute actually show an increase of fuel consumption since this time last year. The study indicated that refineries are now producing 9.3 million barrels per day, the highest production for a single month in the history of U.S. oil production.
Unfortunately for consumers, the increase in production does not equal a decrease in pump prices. According to John Felmy, the chief economist for API, it is " abundantly clear that supply is not an issue with the higher gasoline prices we've seen. Sharply higher crude oil prices are driving the higher gasoline prices, and they continue to put upward pressure on the price at the pump."
Industry experts expect fuel consumption to increase as the peak summer driving season approaches. Unfortunately, these figures show that to date, the influx of green technologies is not having any noticeable effect on the American consumers' need for fossil based fuel production.
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Recommended for Further Reading:
- Toto UltraMax Toilet Review: Great Toilet that Deserves Its Rave Reviews
- Volkswagen Golf Blue E-Motion to Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
- Honda Fit EV Concept Introduced at LA Auto Show
- Audi Quattro Hybrid Q5 Unveiled – Fast and Fuel-efficient [video]
- Large Vehicle Sales Soar as Gas Prices Stabilize
- Green Building Market in U.S. Grows 50% in 2010
- EPA Sued over E15
- U.S. Military to use Algae for Biofuel
- Whisky Biofuel May Soon Be Available At Scotland Pumps
- Who will be the big winners for 2010? Smart Grid, Energy Retrofitting or Solar?
- Ford Fusion Hybrid More Cost Effective than Other Hybrid Vehicles
- New Kia Optima Hybrid is Smart and Stylish
- Chevrolet Volt First Electric Car to Win 2011 Green Car of the Year Award
- How Green Is That Company?
- Germany Develops Highest Efficiency Thin-Film Solar Cells
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U.S. Gas Consumption sets New Record in March http://t.co/HEBstehO #eco #cleantech #greenbuilding #renewableenergy
U.S. Gas Consumption sets New Record in March http://t.co/HEBstehO #eco #cleantech #greenbuilding #renewableenergy
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@buildaroo **Indeed if consumption of gas is up--things not slowing down-Not until new fleet of vehicals/fuels/electric enters energy progr
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