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  • May 2008

    • US Can Drive 55—and Should, Greens Say

      newser  |  Wired  |  May 22, 08 9:15 PM CDT

      US Can Drive 55—and Should, Greens Say

      Escalating fuel prices and fear of global warming are rekindling debate over the nation's maximum speed limit—and environmentalists are urging Congress to slow the US back down to 55 mph, Wired reports. Advocates say going back to the speed limit set during the oil crunch of the 1970s will allow cars to get better gas mileage and emit less carbon dioxide, while skeptics say the benefit would be trivial. More »

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      environment  • gas  • cars  • speed limit  • gas mileage  • US department of Energy

    • Motorists Brake for Fuel Prices

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 7, 08 4:38 PM CDT

      Motorists Brake for Fuel Prices

      It’s common knowledge that driving a little slower makes more efficient use of gas. And with fuel prices sky-high, some drivers are actually throttling back in hopes of feeling less pain at the pump, the AP reports. Vacation drivers and truckers alike are heeding experts’ advice that cars are most efficient between 30 and 60 mph, and become increasingly inefficient over 65 mph. More »

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      oil price  • gas prices  • gas  • driving  • fuel costs  • fuel efficiency  • speed limit

  • April 2008
  • January 2008

    • Octogenarian Busted for Racing

      newser  |  Globe and Mail  |  Jan 8, 08 12:18 PM CST

      Octogenarian Busted for Racing

      An 85-year-old speedster has been charged with street racing after a Canadian cop clocked him going 100mph, the Globe and Mail reports. When the officer tried to pull over the rocketing Oldsmobile Intrigue, the heedless octogenarian sped up, weaving between lanes in icy conditions to maintain speed. When he finally pulled over, the lead-footed senior said he was on his way to the bank. More »

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      Canada  • senior citizens  • old age  • speeding  • speed limit  • street racing

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