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A Silver Lining to the Oil Price Cloud

Energy Institute at HAAS

Russia’s war on Ukraine will likely accelerate reductions in transportation emissions. On the growing list of … Continue Reading A Silver Lining to the Oil Price Cloud. This week’s blog is co-authored with Erich Muehlegger and David Rapson of UC Davis.

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Large differences among the recent increases in the cost of powering gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles

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The reason is that, in the United States, oil is used to generate less than 1% of electricity. Therefore, the recent jump in oil prices (because of the war in Ukraine), should have only a relatively small indirect effect on the cost of electricity.

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Rhodium Group estimates US GHG emissions rose 1.3% in 2022

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Despite efforts to continue stimulating the US economy in the wake of the pandemic, high inflation put a damper on economic growth, which was exacerbated by a spike in oil prices as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Little change in transportation and industry. Consequently, the US economy grew 1.9%

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Will Higher Oil Prices Spark a Tesla Stock Surge?

CleanTechnica EVs

As Ukraine weathers a continued Russian invasion, sanctions are causing high oil prices, resulting in high gas costs at the pump for consumers. According to Oil Price.com, the event has many wondering if high gas prices could further accelerate Tesla’s rising stock prices and the overall adoption of electric vehicles.

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A Guide To Fuel Efficient Driving — Part Three (2022 Update)

CleanTechnica EVs

Thanks to Covid-induced supply chain issues and Russia’s war with Ukraine, oil prices have surged to over $100/barrel at times. That and the dearth of refining capacity (converting crude oil to gasoline/diesel) has pushed the price of gasoline and diesel to record highs.

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A Guide To Fuel Efficient Driving – Part Two (2022 Update)

CleanTechnica EVs

Thanks to Covid-induced supply chain issues and Russia’s war with Ukraine, oil prices have jumped to over $100/barrel. That and the dearth of refining capacity (converting crude oil to gasoline/diesel) has pushed the price of gasoline and diesel to record highs.

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A Guide To Fuel Efficient Driving — Part One (2022 update)

CleanTechnica EVs

Thanks to Covid-induced supply chain issues and Russia’s war with Ukraine, oil prices have jumped to over $100/barrel. That and the dearth of refining capacity (converting crude oil to gasoline/diesel) has pushed the price of gasoline and diesel to record highs.

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