Experts Warn of Power Grid Blackouts and Electric Cars
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach The government keeps telling everyone that the war on fossil fuels can be beaten by purchasing electric cars. Americans are in a bind. We can’t avoid fossil fuels, they are literally used in everything we touch every day. As the average cost of gasoline reaches $5 per gallon and […]
How Much Fossil Fuel Does It Takes To Power An Electric Car?
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Millions of Americans are suffering the consequences of the Biden administration’s dysfunction at the gas pump. Prices are at record highs and some people are considering electric cars as an option to reduce their use of fossil fuels. That electricity has to come from somewhere, though. Wind and solar […]
Why High Diesel Prices Impact Everyone | Explained
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Everyone is worried about gas prices, but diesel is driving inflation more than you think. The price of diesel affects everyone whether you own a car or not. Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, diesel fuel was in short supply due to a drop in global refining capacity. Now some […]
Here’s Why Gasoline Prices are Spiking Again | Explained
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Prices at the gas pump are rising yet again. Today’s national average gas price is $4.59 (as of 5.23.2022). As we head into the summer months, the demand jumps, and prices are going to continue to jump up as well. We are hearing threats of $6 per gallon gasoline […]
BEWARE: Gas Thieves Are Targeting Your Car
By Lauren Fix Gas prices and crime are on the rise. Car owners from New York to California and other states have reported instances of theft by criminals drilling holes into their gas tanks in order to drain and steal the gas. This is not only dangerous it leaves you holding the bill for the […]
What Should Drivers Know About Green Auto Loans in 2022?
The human race is facing a deadline. If we hope to prevent a devastating climate crisis, we need to reduce our global CO2 emissions. To keep things from getting worse, we need to reduce our emissions by 50 percent before 2030 with the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. One of the best ways […]
EPA to Expand E15 Ethanol Fuel – Is Ethanol Bad For Your Car’s Engine?
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach The Biden administration announced it will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summertime. The move is intended to lower fuel prices. However, that decision to authorize year-round use of E15 or 15 percent ethanol will impact gas supplies, prices, your car’s engine, and […]
4 Driving Hacks to Save Money on Gas
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Gas prices are reaching record levels across the country. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.32. One year ago this week, a gallon of gas cost $2.86. The last time prices were this high was just prior to the Great Recession in 2008. Prices have […]
Will Dumping Oil Reserves Lower Gas Prices? Expert Explained
By Lauren Fix President Joe Biden is ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months or 180 days in a bid to control energy prices, the largest such release from the stockpile in history. This is the lowest level since 1984. The latest amount […]
When Will Gas Prices Go Down?
By Lauren Fix Gas prices are rising daily and hitting record numbers at the pump. This is causing financial pain at the pump for millions of drivers. Many people are asking why fuel is so expensive and who’s to blame. Consumers are wanting to know when they might see some relief and lower prices. Soaring gas […]