Posts Tagged ‘Gas’
High gas prices boosting the sales of scooters
Monday, June 20th, 2011By STEVEN COLE SMITH
The Orlando SentinelORLANDO, Fla. — Scooters, which originally became popular in the United States in the 1950s more as a fashion accessory than as serious transportation, are gaining a new popularity with people like Dr. Richard Bromberg, who is spending more time traveling the roads of Fort Lauderdale astride his Piaggio scooter, less behind the wheel of his Toyota Prius hybrid.
“I can fill up my scooter with gas once a week for $8,” said Bromberg, 74. “And every time I do, I feel I’m sending a personal message to foreign oil producers.” (more…)
Ford rolling out smallest engine ever in face of rising gas prices
Monday, June 6th, 2011By DEE-ANN DURBIN
AP Auto WriterDEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. plans to introduce its smallest engine ever by 2013, part of the race to improve fuel economy across the industry.
Ford said Thursday it’s working on a one-liter, three-cylinder engine that will be available in small cars globally. Ford didn’t say which cars will get the engine, but it plans to release more details this fall. (more…)
Mileage on your mind? Some best in class choices
Thursday, March 24th, 2011By Steven Cole Smith
The Orlando SentinelWith regular gasoline averaging about $3.50 in gallon in Florida — and with no obvious market forces in sight that would drop the price much in the near future — new-car customers may be revising plans for their next purchase, moving “gets good mileage” to the top of the list of preferences. (more…)
