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Why did the U.S. grant $2.4 billion for batteries? Independence

The trick to dominating technology in the new automotive reality – the one that won't be based on liquid fuels, especially not petroleum – lies in the batteries. We've already heard the phrase "the Saudi Arabia of plug-in cars" bandied about and some national security folks are worried about Bolivia, with its massive reserves of lithium, might be able to assert itself onto the world stage the way Saudi Arabia did last century thanks to its oil deposits. Taking control of the plug-in vehicle future is the reasoning behind the ... Read more →

Saudi oil minister: you be careful with those dangerous alternative fuels, OK? Sebastian Blanco

Saudi Arabia's oil minister, Ali Al-Naimi, is nervous. Speaking earlier this month, he said that alternative fuels should be called "supplemental" and that "These sources cannot contribute ...

VIDEO: Saudis upset by "racist" Israeli Nissan ad Sam Abuelsamid

If you are so insecure in yourself or so proud that you are insulted by every little slight, then you have bigger problems that need to be addressed. Case in point, a new ad being run in Israel by ...

Saudi Arabia to begin pumping on Khurais oil field shortly Jeremy Korzeniewski

Saudi Aramco's core area in Dhahran city The world's insatiable demand for petroleum is about to cause more drilling and pumping in Saudi Arabia, as the country is set to begin setting up shop on the ...

Has Saudi oil production peaked already? 8% decline in 2006 Sam Abuelsamid

Over at the OilDrum.com there is an interesting and potentially disturbing look at Saudi oil production in 2006. Looking at data from a number or different sources (where the exact numbers vary but ...

Why did the U.S. grant $2.4 billion for batteries? Independence 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

The trick to dominating technology in the new automotive reality – the one that won't be based on liquid fuels, especially not petroleum – lies in the batteries. We've already heard the phrase "the Saudi Arabia of plug-in cars" bandied about and some national security folks are ...

Saudi oil minister: you be careful with those dangerous alternative fuels, OK? 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

Saudi Arabia's oil minister, Ali Al-Naimi, is nervous. Speaking earlier this month, he said that alternative fuels should be called "supplemental" and that "These sources cannot contribute meaningfully to the world's energy mix until they have attained levels of affordability, accessibility, ...

VIDEO: Saudis upset by "racist" Israeli Nissan ad 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

If you are so insecure in yourself or so proud that you are insulted by every little slight, then you have bigger problems that need to be addressed. Case in point, a new ad being run in Israel by Nissan touting the fuel efficiency of the Tiida (sold here as the Versa). The ad portrays some men who ...

Saudi Arabia to begin pumping on Khurais oil field shortly 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Saudi Aramco's core area in Dhahran city The world's insatiable demand for petroleum is about to cause more drilling and pumping in Saudi Arabia, as the country is set to begin setting up shop on the Khurais oil field. A ten-billion dollar investment will be made which is expected to allow the ...

Has Saudi oil production peaked already? 8% decline in 2006 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Over at the OilDrum.com there is an interesting and potentially disturbing look at Saudi oil production in 2006. Looking at data from a number or different sources (where the exact numbers vary but the trend is definitely the same), crude oil production in Saudi Arabia dropped eight percent in the ...


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