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- "Commuter Vehicles Inc. Specifications & Answers to Questions," 1982 - This brochure from 1982 provided specifications and answers to questions about the electric Comuta-Car. Sharp increases in gasoline prices in the 1970s persuaded some buyers to purchase small vehicles from Commuter Vehicles, Inc. But every time the price of fuel spiked, it always fell again, and demand for electrics-- designed for limited use in cities--always fell along with it.
- 1982
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"Commuter Vehicles Inc. Specifications & Answers to Questions," 1982
This brochure from 1982 provided specifications and answers to questions about the electric Comuta-Car. Sharp increases in gasoline prices in the 1970s persuaded some buyers to purchase small vehicles from Commuter Vehicles, Inc. But every time the price of fuel spiked, it always fell again, and demand for electrics-- designed for limited use in cities--always fell along with it.
- An Experimental ICE/Battery-Electric Hybrid with Low Emissions and Low Fuel Consumption Capability, February 23, 1976 - In 1974, electrical engineer Victor Wouk entered a gasoline-electric hybrid in an Environmental Protection Agency competition to encourage development of low-polluting cars. It was the only vehicle to meet the emissions requirements. This 1976 paper on gasoline-electric hybrids is one of more than 100 Wouk wrote between 1974 and 2000.
- February 23, 1976
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An Experimental ICE/Battery-Electric Hybrid with Low Emissions and Low Fuel Consumption Capability, February 23, 1976
In 1974, electrical engineer Victor Wouk entered a gasoline-electric hybrid in an Environmental Protection Agency competition to encourage development of low-polluting cars. It was the only vehicle to meet the emissions requirements. This 1976 paper on gasoline-electric hybrids is one of more than 100 Wouk wrote between 1974 and 2000.
- U.S. Federal Energy Administration, "1977 Gas Mileage Guide" - Beginning in 1977, the Environmental Protection Agency (established in 1970) published an annual booklet that compared mileage estimates for all the different classes of cars on the market. These were supposed to help consumers make responsible purchasing choices.
- September 01, 1977
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U.S. Federal Energy Administration, "1977 Gas Mileage Guide"
Beginning in 1977, the Environmental Protection Agency (established in 1970) published an annual booklet that compared mileage estimates for all the different classes of cars on the market. These were supposed to help consumers make responsible purchasing choices.
- "Drill Baby Drill! Support Energy Independence" Bumper Sticker, 2011 - Critics of America's dependence on foreign oil suggested we drive less, develop alternative fuels, or drill in protected domestic wilderness areas, as this bumper sticker suggests.
- 2011
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"Drill Baby Drill! Support Energy Independence" Bumper Sticker, 2011
Critics of America's dependence on foreign oil suggested we drive less, develop alternative fuels, or drill in protected domestic wilderness areas, as this bumper sticker suggests.
- Comuta-Car Sales Leaflet, "I'm Comuta-Car" 1980-1982 - This handbill, which advertised the Comuta-Car, promoted the electric vehicle's energy savings and pollutions control. These factors, plus fluctuating fuel prices, however, could not convince enough people to purchase these vehicles.
- 1980-1982
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Comuta-Car Sales Leaflet, "I'm Comuta-Car" 1980-1982
This handbill, which advertised the Comuta-Car, promoted the electric vehicle's energy savings and pollutions control. These factors, plus fluctuating fuel prices, however, could not convince enough people to purchase these vehicles.
- Deluxe Mile Teller, circa 1960 -
- circa 1960
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Deluxe Mile Teller, circa 1960
- Handbill Advertising the Comuta-Car, circa 1980 - This advertisement for the Comuta-Car promoted its energy savings and pollutions control. These factors however could not convince enough people to purchase the vehicle.
- circa 1980
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Handbill Advertising the Comuta-Car, circa 1980
This advertisement for the Comuta-Car promoted its energy savings and pollutions control. These factors however could not convince enough people to purchase the vehicle.
- Texaco Gasoline Economy Calculator, 1974 - Although not new, mileage calculators became much more popular during the gasoline crisis in the 1970s. In addition to calculating miles per gallon, this Texaco giveaway contains a mileage record on the back with the advice, "Conserve While You Consume."
- 1974
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Texaco Gasoline Economy Calculator, 1974
Although not new, mileage calculators became much more popular during the gasoline crisis in the 1970s. In addition to calculating miles per gallon, this Texaco giveaway contains a mileage record on the back with the advice, "Conserve While You Consume."
- Gasoline Mileage Meter, circa 1974 - Although not new, mileage calculators became much more popular during the gasoline crisis in the 1970s. In addition to calculating miles per gallon, this Skelly giveaway contains a mileage record on the back, proclaiming it is "The New Champ!" in fuel economy.
- circa 1974
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Gasoline Mileage Meter, circa 1974
Although not new, mileage calculators became much more popular during the gasoline crisis in the 1970s. In addition to calculating miles per gallon, this Skelly giveaway contains a mileage record on the back, proclaiming it is "The New Champ!" in fuel economy.
- Newsweek Magazine for September 17, 1973, "Arab Oil Squeeze" - In October 1973, the Arab nations of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) placed a five-month embargo on oil shipped to the United States -- considered an "enemy of the Arab cause" for supplying military aid to Israel during the so-called Yom Kippur War. The previous month, Libya nationalized foreign oil companies and the Arab oil squeeze was on.
- September 17, 1973
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Newsweek Magazine for September 17, 1973, "Arab Oil Squeeze"
In October 1973, the Arab nations of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) placed a five-month embargo on oil shipped to the United States -- considered an "enemy of the Arab cause" for supplying military aid to Israel during the so-called Yom Kippur War. The previous month, Libya nationalized foreign oil companies and the Arab oil squeeze was on.