Tag Archives: gasoline

Gas to Gasoline at $1/gallon? (Call it 25 cents / liter…)

Posted on 16 December 2014 by

And interesting new catalyst pathway for turning natural gas to gasoline at about a buck a gallon at present natural gas prices. Continue reading →

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USA Gasoline “Heat Map”

Posted on 24 April 2013 by

An interesting price map of gasoline in the USA. Continue reading →

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Collection of Stove Links

Posted on 8 March 2013 by

A collection of links from my resent search into stoves and ovens and lanterns, Oh My! Just a place to find it all again when I cycle back around to this area in the future. May be useful to other folks looking into lanterns and stoves. Continue reading →

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Coal, Liquids, and Costs

Posted on 4 February 2013 by

Some notes on coal to liquids conversions and available technologies, along with links to a couple of papers. We can make gasoline cheaper than the present price, IMHO. Continue reading →

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Coleman Lantern Heat Cheaper

Posted on 15 January 2013 by

When markets are left competitive, they work very well. When markets are “managed” or “regulate” or biased by government mandates, they break. The particular form of the breakage is always a surprise to those who broke them. For California, for example, screwing around with electricity costs means I have cleaned off my Coleman Lantern and I’m digging in the garage for my Aladdin lamp. Continue reading →

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California Screaming Gas Prices

Posted on 5 October 2012 by

California having a “moment” as gasoline prices spike to near $5 per gallon. I suggest a bottle of wine. It’s cheaper and you won’t care that you didn’t go anywhere. Continue reading →

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Changing Preparedness Lights

Posted on 7 June 2012 by

Some considerations about Emergency Lighting and a selection of a “Tier 2” light source. A Coleman Kerosene lantern (with LED lights in “Tier 1”). Continue reading →

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