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Entries by Landon Hall
Worst of oil slump is behind us, Dallas Fed says
The oil industry has been saying for months that the worst of the oil bust is over. Now the Fed is too.
Oil down 3 percent as Saudi, Iran dash hopes for an Algiers deal
Oil fell about 3 percent on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia and Iran dashed market hopes that the two major OPEC producers would find a compromise this week at meeting in Algiers to help ease a global glut of crude.
Poet CEO says Clinton, Trump know importance of ethanol
The head of ethanol giant Poet is optimistic presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton back renewable fuels despite recent developments that have left some in the industry uncertain about their positions.
Tesla responds to Chinese hack with a major security upgrade
Tesla could have reacted by fixing any one of the bugs to block the attack. Instead, it went further, implementing a more fundamental security feature that will make the next hack of its vehicles more difficult for even sophisticated hackers to pull off.
4 reasons the EPA needs to raise fuel economy standards and how you can help
Thousands of Americans are speaking up to tell the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to raise the bar and set a higher standard for cleaner and more fuel-efficient cars in the U.S. Will you join them?
How oil’s fall has flummoxed forecasters
Analysts at investment banks currently forecast the price of WTI oil to be at least $65 by the end of 2019. How reliable are those predictions?
Tesla Autopilot v8.0 restrictions: Three strikes and you’re out
The new set of restrictions arrive following recent reports of accidents involving the Model S and Model X, allegedly while driving with Autopilot engaged. In nearly all cases, the Silicon Valley automaker proved via a review of the vehicle’s logs that the accident was a result of driver negligence.
These researchers think we’re nearing ‘peak car’ — and the consequences could be dramatic
On Thursday the Rocky Mountain Institute — an energy-focused think tank known for its boldness in predicting technological change — released a truly sweeping report on the future of vehicles.
Gasoline shortages highlight U.S. dependence on Colonial pipeline
Drivers from Tennessee and Georgia to New Jersey may soon breathe a collective sigh of relief as service is restored on Colonial Pipeline, cutting gasoline prices that have surged following a leak on the key line.
