The last of us HBO’s “Please Hold to My Hand” episode 4 sees Joel diverting gas from cars, as you might in a post-apocalyptic world. But he points out that the gas breaks down over time, and the fuel it’s collecting is mostly water. But is he really right? It’s HBO The last of us series right in episode 4 about gas decomposition and that gasoline can go bad? Yes, the gas breaks, but it can be a little worse than Joel describes it in episode 4 Joel is basically right. It probably doesn’t mean that gasoline is literally water,…
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Exxon Mobil Corp. is creating a global trading division to compete more aggressively with BP Plc and Shell Plc in the world of high-risk, high-reward energy derivatives. The new division will bring together Exxon’s crude, natural gas, energy and petroleum products boards, the company said in an email to employees that was seen by Bloomberg. It is part of a wider corporate reorganization that will also establish a global business center to manage finance and procurement, and a new supply chain unit. Global Trading, which will be formed later this year, will focus on “driving trading intensity and ultimately delivering…
By Daniel ThomasBusiness reporter, BBC News4 hours agoimage source, Getty ImagesSales of used cars fell sharply last year as fewer used models hit the market, industry figures show. Covid-driven parts shortages meant fewer new cars were produced and people held on to their cars longer while waiting to upgrade. Some 6.9 million used cars have changed hands, down from 7.5 million in 2021, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).However, he said the problem was beginning to ease. The SMMT also said sales of second-hand electric vehicles had bucked the trend.At the height of the pandemic, car…
LOS ANGELES – The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will face off in the Super Bowl on February 12 in Glendale, Arizona. Millions of people will watch the Big Game in bars, restaurants and homes across Southern California and the country. That’s why the Auto Club, MADD and law enforcement are reminding fans to avoid driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs this coming weekend. One-third of all accidents in California are due to impaired driving. According to the California Highway Patrol, during the last five Super Bowl Sundays, there were 1,363 DUI crashes that resulted in 43…
A car rollover knocked down wires and is causing hundreds of power outages in Enfield. Firefighters said they are responding to a car rollover on Route 5 at Correus Road. Eversource is currently reporting approximately 200 power outages in the city. The police department said nearly 600 people in the South End were without power at one point. Crews said Post Office Road is closed from Post Road to Route 5. They are asking drivers to use caution and avoid the area. It is not known if there are any injuries or when the road will be reopened. No additional…
New York, USA, February 9, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Benzene Market Overview According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future (MRFR), “Benzene market Information by Derivative, Application and Region: Forecast to 2030”, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.12% to reach USD 65.72 billion by 2030. Market overview Another name for benzene is an industrial chemical obtained from crude oil. In the production of materials such as plastics, resins, dyes, detergents, medicines and pesticides, benzene is widely used. An increasing demand for benzene-derived products is being observed in potential end-user industries such as agriculture,…
ACWA Power has finalized four separate agreements for the development of new renewable energy in the Republic of Azerbaijan. ACWA Power said it signed key implementation agreements with the Ministry of Energy and a cooperation agreement with the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR). Following recent collaborative efforts between the two parties for the $295 billion, 240 MW wind farm project, ACWA Power’s new memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan involves the development of a battery energy storage system, along with implementation agreements for 1 GW and 1.5 GW. land and sea wind,…
Kevin Brine Competitors are gaining ground Since I wrote about Penske Automotive Group (NYSE: PAGE) in October, shares have returned nearly 23%. Maybe Hold’s rating was too harsh, but most of its competitors have done even better. Looking for alpha Despite lagging stock performance, Penske remains one of the most valued on a P/E basis, although it looks cheap compared to the overall market. Looking for Alpha As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, Penske is different from its peers because of its luxury brand focus, truck sales and leasing business, and overseas exposure, especially in the UK. This diversification can…
Qualified dealers will soon offer Takeuchi’s TB20e, the first compact battery-powered excavator designed and built by the manufacturer for sale and rental at locations throughout North America. In February 2022, Takeuchi, which has U.S. offices near Atlanta, partnered with United Rentals, Stamford, Connecticut, to introduce the first 100 units as a pilot program to gauge customer reaction and feedback. “The TB20e exemplifies Takeuchi’s enduring legacy of innovation in the compact equipment market,” says David Caldwell, National Product Manager, Takeuchi-US. “We are committed to environmental stewardship, and this new battery-powered excavator is designed to help our customers achieve their own sustainability…
SAN DIEGO — A bobcat, believed to have been injured when it was hit by a car, walked free Wednesday at Mission Trails Regional Park after briefly pausing in the open door of the carrier.The cat, an adult male, had received three weeks of medical care and support from the San Diego Humane Society before being cleared for release. Video of the release showed the bobcat slowly climbing out of the box, looking around for about 15 seconds before running up a nearby hill and disappearing into the trees and bushes.The release site at the park was 10 miles from…