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Fuel Consumption
 Websites presented in alphabetical order AAA Fuel Cost Calculator 
 This site presents gasoline price averages for eight regions of the United States: New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Great Lakes, Southwest, Midwest, Mountain West, and the Pacific Coast. Offers an online calculator that allows users to enter their starting city, destination, and vehicle information (for newer car models) to determine fuel cost, miles, and gallons used. Fuel price data is provided by the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS). From the American Automobile Association (AAA). http://www.fuelcostcalculator.com Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Oil & Gas Last updated Mar 8, 2005 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)
"First enacted by Congress in 1975 [following the oil embargo], the purpose of CAFE is to reduce energy consumption by increasing the fuel economy of cars and light trucks. Regulating CAFE is the responsibility of NHTSA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)." The site provides information about fuel economy programs and domestic, imported (European and Asian), and historical passenger cars and other passenger vehicles. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.d0b5a45b55bfbe582f57529cdba046a0/ Topics: Automobiles, Oil & Gas Last updated Dec 7, 2005 Energy Information Administration
A primary source for energy statistics. Provides data and analyses about the supply, consumption, distribution, and price of energy in the United States. The weekly, monthly, and annual reports cover petroleum, natural gas, coal, electricity, and various forms of renewable energy. Also contains historical data, forecasts (both U.S. and international), and country-specific analyses. http://www.eia.doe.gov/ Topics: Automobiles, Energy, Oil & Gas, Science, Statistics, Technology Last updated May 7, 2001 EPA's Position on the Energy Crisis
This position paper from 1974 followed the Arab oil embargo of 1973. "This paper is intended to discuss the causes of the difficult energy situation we face, the effect of the nation's environmental program on energy supplies, the action EPA has taken to deal with the crisis, and EPA's stance on pertinent energy/environmental issues." Includes discussions of supply and demand issues and the impact of environmental regulations. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/history/topics/energy/01.htm Topics: Energy, Oil & Gas Last updated Dec 6, 2005 Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Oil and Gas Industry Initiatives
"This website describes the FTC's oversight of the petroleum industry, with special sections on ... activities related to merger enforcement, anticompetitive nonmerger activity, and gasoline price data. It also features reports and economic working papers, Congressional testimony, advocacy work, conference proceedings, and studies." Includes tips for consumers about saving energy and saving money on gas. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/oilgas/ Topics: Oil & Gas Last updated May 23, 2006 Fueleconomy.gov
The heart of this site is the "Find and Compare Cars" database, with miles-per-gallon numbers for vehicles from 1985 to the present. Includes a gasoline price page with links to national and regional fuel price information, information on vehicle safety ratings and air pollution, gas mileage tips, and material on hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. Also find the most current model year "Fuel Economy Guide." From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Energy, Environment, Oil & Gas Last updated May 12, 2008 Green Vehicle Guide
Written for consumers to help them choose environmentally friendly vehicles, this site "rates only environmental performance when the vehicle is in use" using emission levels and fuel economy values as criteria. Search or browse by vehicle name or type, or view the latest year's cars as a list. Included are related links, a FAQ, and information to help the consumer reduce air pollution. From the United States Environmental Protection Agency. http://www.epa.gov/emissweb/ Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Oil & Gas, Pollution Last updated Dec 5, 2001 International Energy Outlook
"This report presents international energy projections through 2025, prepared by the Energy Information Administration, including outlooks for major energy fuels and issues related to electricity and the environment." Energy sources include nuclear power, natural gas, and coal. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is the statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/ieo/ Topics: Energy, Oil & Gas, Science, Statistics, Technology Last updated Feb 29, 2004 Oil Spiel
A discussion about the debate surrounding the concept of "peak oil," which "holds that humankind has nearly, if not already, tapped 50 percent of the world's fossil-fuel reserves. ... Once we hit 'peak,' as the halfway mark is called, the global supply will decline and extraction costs and gas prices will skyrocket." Includes links to websites of some groups concerned with the concept, and a discussion board. From Outside magazine. http://outside.away.com/outside/features/200605/james-howard-kunstler-oil-1.html Topics: Oil & Gas Last updated May 31, 2006 What's Up With the Weather?
This site examines "the science and politics of one of the most controversial issues of the 21st century: the truth about global warming." Topics include fossil fuel consumption, the role ice cores play in interpreting the history of the global environment, and predictions for "what would happen to the world's coastlines if the West Antarctic Ice Sheet melted." Includes a teacher's guide and a FAQ. From Nova and Frontline, programs produced by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/warming/ Topics: Environment, Oil & Gas, Pollution, Weather Last updated Jul 25, 2005 |
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