Monthly Archives: December 2013

Sunday Morning News wk of 22 December

The Dubai Police Adds A McLaren MP4-12C To Its Luxe Roster Of Police Vehicles

The Dubai Police Adds A McLaren MP4-12C To Its Luxe Roster Of Police Vehicles

Dubai is home to all things extravagant. They pride themselves on being the best of the best. Their structures, fashions, and events are nothing but luxurious and high-end.

U.S. Gas prices seen lower in 2014, but will peak at $3.83/gallon in spring

U.S. Gas prices seen lower in 2014, but will peak at $3.83/gallon in spring

Is $3.39 a gallon in our future? Maybe, but gasoline retail prices will peak at $3.83 a gallon in the spring, analysts at Gasbuddy.com said Thursday.

California ISO publishes roadmap for integrating EVs into Electric grid

California ISO publishes roadmap for integrating EVs into Electric grid

In another series of efforts to foster a new, sustainable energy future and further the state’s leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) released a blueprint for integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into the grid.

impact of changing gasoline and diesel taxes in Europe explored

Diesel is currently taxed at a lower level than gasoline in Europe; however, since 2011 the EC has been considering reversing that situation by making energy taxes systematically reflect the CO2 performance of the energy product.

As on a volumetric basis, diesel contains more carbon than gasoline, the tax on diesel fuel would increase.

John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai’s North America operations resigns

John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai's North America operations resigns

John Krafcik, the president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, is stepping down next week after five years at the helm, the company announced Friday. He will be replaced by David Zuchowski, the current executive vice president of sales who joined the company in February 2007.