http://mygasguzzler.com What Were YOU Thinking? Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:01:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en T. Boone Pickens, a multi billionaire, has a plan to help the United States out of it's reliance on foreign oil. While most have thought that large corporations are in for only creating a larger source of income, he wants a legacy of new move into lowering our HUGE carbon ... http://mygasguzzler.com/pickensplan-commercial-that-is-too-hot-for-nbc/ TOKYO (August 4, 2008) -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today unveiled the ECO Pedal – a world first technology – designed to assist drivers to become more fuel-efficient. When the eco-pedal system is on, each time the driver steps on the accelerator, a counter push-back control mechanism is activated if ... http://mygasguzzler.com/nissan-worlds-first-eco-pedal-helps-reduce-fuel-consumption/ CNN today reported that "W" is lifting the ban on offshore drilling - "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Bush will announce Monday he is lifting an executive ban on offshore oil drilling, the White House said. The move is largely symbolic because there is also a federal law ... http://mygasguzzler.com/bush-to-lift-executive-ban-on-offshore-drilling/ I always loved the July 4th holiday. Family get together, fireworks, relaxing and best of all....taking a trip. When they raised the speed limits from 55mph to 75mph, most drivers would travel at 80 - 90mph and ride the bumpers if you were not driving at the speed they wanted ... http://mygasguzzler.com/amazing-traffic-over-the-holiday-weekend/ While increased fuel prices have hurt many in their wallets, there is an underlying situation that will have a huge effect on your city streets. Each time you fill your tank, a small fee, currently a little over $0.18 of federal tax is included into the price. This tax is ... http://mygasguzzler.com/gas-usage-downturn-leads-to-damaging-roads/ How did we get into this gas guzzling mess to begin with. Well...it all started a long time ago...the US Government decided that it would be a good idea for businesses to be able to write-off large vehicles for "business" purposes. Hmmm...sounds like a gray area for me. Let take ... http://mygasguzzler.com/what-a-gas-guzzler-suv-mess/ Here is a list of the heaviest vehicles sold in the states in 2008: CHEVROLET Suburban 2500 6L CHEVROLET Suburban 2500 6.2L PORSCHE Cayenne Turbo 4.8L LINCOLN Navigator 5.4L GMC Yukon 2500 6L ... http://mygasguzzler.com/largest-gas-guzzlers/ Here is a small sample of the highest mileage cars for sale in the United States. HONDA Civic Hybrid 1.3L 4 cyl Gasoline Auto Variable 2WD   40 City / 45 Hwy MERCEDES-BENZ Smart Fortwo Coupe 1L ... http://mygasguzzler.com/2008-high-mileage-cars/ Well, we are finally making strides toward our dependency on Peak Oil and foreign oil.  Associated Press reported that Honda's new zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell car rolled off a Japanese production line Monday and is headed to southern California, where Hollywood is already abuzz over the latest splash ... http://mygasguzzler.com/honda-rolls-out-new-hydrogen-powered-fuel-cell-fcx-clarity/ General Motors announced that they are finally waking up to the realization that their vehicles really suck - the gas that is. GM is looking into selling the Hummer brand or modifying it's product line. Here is an excerpt from the GM website news section: Strategic assessment ... http://mygasguzzler.com/hummer-unit-on-the-chopping-block-at-gm/