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| Fuel Efficient SUV Alternative | | 2008-08-25 12:50:00 | | So my lease is up and I'm looking for a new ride. Since the Aston Martin doesn't come in a fuel efficient model, I guess I need to keep searching. (As if.) The real story is that I have been on the waiting list for the Toyota Prius for about 3 months now, and I don't get the impression that they will be calling me back any time soon. My battered ego is sad to report that low cut blouses, shameless flirtation and heavy batting of the eyelashes did absolutely nothing to speed up this lengthy process. But the good news is that I think I found the answer for all those moms out there that are not looking forward to parting with their beloved SUV but need a nicely equipped, spacious car. The Volkwagen TDI Clean Diesel Jetta Sportwagen. The photo above is just the regular Jetta, but I am referring to the Sportwagen, shown at Volkwagon's site. I know, its a VW, which is not what you were expecting but hang on there, princess. First of all, the gas mileage gets about 29 city and 40 highway, and... | | By: I Dream of Greenie | | |
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| As fuel price rises, Vietnam's airlines scale back ambitions | | 2008-08-25 06:29:00 | | Vietnam Airlines, the state-owned carrier that dominates domestic air travel in fast-growing Vietnam, ought to be sitting pretty these days. With the country's gross domestic production growing 7% a year or more, rising disposable income and a burgeoning tourism industry, Viet Nam seems a promising place for an airline to do business.
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| Fuel Price Reduced to RM2.55 Effective August 23 | | 2008-08-22 06:59:00 | | Most of the Malaysian didn't expect that the fuel price will be adjusted all in a sudden. Because, earlier news still announced that the new price will be announced by 31st.August, and take effective by 1st.September.Petrol and diesel price will drop by between eight sen and 22 sen a litre from Saturday.The price of RON97 petrol will be reduced by 15 sen to RM2.55 a litre from RM2.70, while RON92 would be 22 sen less at RM2.40, from RM2.62The retail price of diesel would drop by eight sen to RM2.50 a litre.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah ahmad Badawi announced the new prices in a statement after Friday's Cabinet meeting.He said the prices were determined by taking into account the actual price from Aug 1 to 21 and the 30 sen per litre subsidy borne by the government while the subsidy for diesel, based on the new price, was 50 sen a litre."The cabinet decided to bring forward the enforcement date for adjustment of the new petrol price," he said
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| Malaysia Fuel Price Reduce By 1st.September | | 2008-08-20 22:55:00 | | Announced by Malaysia Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on 20th.Aug., the Malaysia Government will announce the new fuel prices on Aug 31, which will take effect on Sept 1. He said the new price would be based on the average fuel prices throughout the month of August and after deducting the 30-sen subsidy per litre. "We are now monitoring the fuel price (in the international market) and I hope it will continue its downward trend," he said after chairing the 4th National Water Resources Council meeting at the parliament house today.He said it was still too early to predict how far the prices of petrol and diesel could be lowered."It is still too early... We still have about ten days to go and I hope there will be no more increase in the price of fuel," he said. Grab Your Free eBooks Today!!!
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| How Olympic athletes get their fuel | | 2008-08-16 10:50:21 | | ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- If carb-loading were an Olympic competition, U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps would probably medal there, too. His day starts with three cheese-tomato-onion-fried egg sandwiches, an omelet, three powdered-sugar-covered slices of French toast, a bowl of grits and three chocolate chip pancakes to top it off, according to news reports.Swimmer Michael Phelps, who set the men's 200-meter freestyle record at the Olympics, packs in the calories.Phelps told reporters earlier this week he was instructed to eat between 8,000 and 10,000 calories every day. Other news reports put the total as high as 12,000 calories.This sounds extreme, even to some dietitians. But Olympic athletes' nutritional needs do vary widely according to their sports and body sizes, and swimming for long periods of time will naturally burn a lot of calories, experts told CNN.Phelps' intake is just what his appetite requires, said Nancy Clark, a sports nutritionist in Boston, Massachusetts. iReport.com: ... | | By: DrEddyClinic -project - Complementary and alternat | | |
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| 10 reasons why auto sales are dropping (besides the economy and fuel prices) | | 2008-08-15 14:08:00 | | Think of it as the Carsumer Price Index; new car sales are under pressure from other factors besides fuel prices and economic slowdowns, much like the Consumer Price Index strips out the price of fuel and food and then makes a proclamation about the economy. At least that's the theory that Pinny Cohen posits. Who's Pinny Cohen? As far as we know, he's an average joe with an internet rostrum and a budding web entrepreneurship who makes some salient points. He's also an Autoblog reader and he's got something to say, so we thought we'd share.If it's not $4/gallon gasoline or economic stagnation that's putting the brakes on car sales, what else could it be? Cohen posits that the better construction of cars these days, a glut of leases that have led to a tsunami of used cars, and online shopping and telecommuting keeping people home are all contributing factors, says Pinny. Something's got to give for consumers, and new car sales seem to be the weakest link. Every automaker will eventually ... | | By: Car News | | |
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| Fuel Price Drop to Impact Inflation: Official | | 2008-08-15 05:00:00 | | The cut effected in A92 gasoline and kerosene prices Thursday will have a positive impact on prices, especially transport costs, a government deputy minister has said.
For the time being, the VND1,000 per liter fuel price cut and the projected fall in transport costs would see the August consumer price index drop, Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Xuan Ha said.
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| Industry sets fuel efficiency record in first half of '08 | | 2008-08-14 08:50:00 | | In light of the current pain at the pumps, fuel economy is on all of our minds these days no matter what kind of car you drive. That being the case, it might not be surprising to you that the car we're buying are getting more fuel efficient. Don't believe us? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has just revealed that the U.S. auto industry set a new record in overall fuel efficiency during the first half of the 2008 model year by averaging 26.8 mpg through March. That's up from an average of 26.6 mpg through the entire 2007 model year.While this is certainly good news for both consumers and manufacturers that need to meet the government's mandated CAFE standards, the numbers used by the NHTSA aren't really representative of the real-world fuel mileage you should expect to achieve on the road. The testing standards were initially created in 1975 and automakers get certain credits for creating flex-fuel vehicles, which can artificially inflate their miles-per-gallon number... | | By: Car News | | |
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| YOUK And LESTER Fuel Red Sox Victory...Boston 8 Texas 4 | | 2008-08-14 04:39:00 | | Jon Lester recorded his 15th quality start of the year Wednesday night at Fenway Park as the Red Sox pummeled Texas pitching once again in an 8-4 victory. The Sox belted out 12 hits in support of the lefthander, and Lester blanked the Rangers until the 8th inning, when Mike Timlin relieved him after a Texas run came across and two men were on base. The boos echoed around Fenway as Timlin promptly gave up a 3 run home run to Milton Bradley. Two of those runs were charged to Lester, who deserved a better fate, but by then the Sox had an insurmountable lead. Lopez bailed Timlin out of the 8th and Masterson made it official by pitching a one hit, one walk scoreless ninth. A great job by Jon Lester. Here's what a nameless baseball scout, someone who knows his baseball inside and out, said about Lester... "He's becoming one of the premier lefthanders in the game," the scout said. "He's starting to be one of those guys the team can depend on every time he pitches. Now he's getting dominating.... | | By: Peter's Red Sox Forever | | |
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| Fuel Saver Tips from Helen Taylor | | 2008-08-13 00:37:00 | | By traveling on normal roads, at realistic speeds and in a variety of weather and traffic conditions in an unmodified car, Helen offered the following tips and guidance on how motorists can obtain the best possible fuel efficiency from their vehicle.Drive SmoothlyAggressive driving can use as much as a third more fuel compared to conservative driving. Avoid accelerating or braking too hard, and try to keep the steering action as smooth as possible.Use Higher GearsThe higher the gear, the lower the engine speed. This can improve fuel efficiency, so use the highest gear appropriate, without causing the engine to labour at an ultra-low rpm. Automatic transmission vehicles will upshift through the gears more quickly and smoothly if the driver eases back slightly on the accelerator when the car has gathered sufficient momentum.Tune and Service the EngineA well tuned engine can improve fuel economy by up to four percent. Change the oil and always follow the car manufacturer’s recommendatio... | | By: Sharing Zone | | |
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| PRO-ACTIVE ATTITUDE CAN SLASH FUEL COSTS | | 2008-08-13 00:08:00 | | A couple holding the world record for fuel efficiency driving say that having a pro-active stance can go a long way to help reduce fuel costs."You don’t need rocket science to achieve fuel efficiency," says Helen Taylor, who together with her husband, John, is now in Malaysia to impart their knowledge on fuel savings."Stop complaining about higher fuel prices, think and do something constructive by being proactive, save fuel and give the money back to the Malaysian community," she told Bernama after a demonstration on "fuel economy simulator" organised by Shell Malaysia at Wisma Bernama lobby here Tuesday."We hope our lessons will help all drivers reduce fuel consumption by at least 10 percent, resulting in much lower carbon emissions and more money in the people's pockets," said Helen.John and Helen set the Guinness World Record for fuel efficiency in 2006 for using less of 40 tanks of fuel to drive 28,970 kilometres around the world in 78 days.They are officially the world’s most... | | By: Sharing Zone | | |
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| Some Facts on Fuel Efficient Vehicles | | 2008-08-12 20:36:54 | | With the cost of a gallon gas around $4 as the National average, it is understood that many consumers are very upset about what it costs to put enough fuel in their vehicle to get around. Depending on the type of vehicle you have your overall cost will vary. It also depends on how many [...]... | | By: Car Keys | | |
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| Types of Fuel Efficient Vehicles | | 2008-08-11 01:47:34 | | It is important that you understand your options when it comes to fuel efficient vehicles. There are many different types that you can choose from. Some of them only have two wheels while others have four. In the category of two wheels you have motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters.
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| Top Gas Powered Cars that are Fuel Efficient | | 2008-08-10 01:46:26 | | The Ford Focus gets the top billing when it comes to fuel efficient cars. This is also a very affordable car to buy either new or used. They come with two or four doors so you can decide which model is best for you. It should get you between 28-30 miles per gallon on the [...]... | | By: Car Keys | | |
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| [CONSUMERS] Costly fuel brings dozens of airlines to their knees | | 2008-08-07 01:27:02 | | This Entry Continues » »
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From Aloha in Hawaii to Alpi Eagles in Italy, from promising upstarts like Silverjet to legends like Aeropostal of Venezuela, more than two dozen airlines have fallen off the international radar screen...
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| Fuel Checker - Are You Really That Stupid?? | | 2008-08-04 14:08:55 | | OK, so this is an English product, so maybe to an Englishman this isn’t that stupefying, but really, how dumb do you got to be to have to use a Fuel Checker?
A Fuel Checker is a gizmo that you install just in front of your fuel filler, and you use it to check that you’re [...]
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| Bus travel grows as fuel soars, airfares leap
(AP) | | 2008-08-03 09:10:17 | | AP - It’s a tale of two cities: Nikita Bernstein, 29, a dyed-in-the-wool New Yorker with a business in Boston, was in need of a cheap way to travel between his two homes. And a place to plug in his laptop, store his bike and stretch his legs along the way.
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| Will Malaysia's Fuel Price Cut Soon ? | | 2008-08-01 20:45:00 | | Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Friday the Malaysian government was set to announce a cut in fuel prices, following a 41-percent hike in June that stirred protests.The government hiked petrol prices to ease the burden of spiralling energy subsidies, but crude oil costs have fallen around 23 dollars from record highs above 147 dollars per barrel hit earlier in July."If possible, I want to reduce the fuel price right now. Be patient, the government will announce it later," Abdullah was quoted as saying by the Bernama news agency."The government is studying several matters before making the announcement."Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said the government wanted to cut fuel prices."I think if the trend of oil prices continues downwards, it is only right that it is reflected in domestic prices. There is a desire for us to reflect the current market situation," he told reporters.A senior finance ministry official told AFP Thursday that Malaysia may reduce fuel prices in the week... | | By: Sharing Zone | | |
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| Reduction in Fuel Prices Soon in Malaysia | | 2008-07-31 12:02:00 | | Local media report says PM Badawi could announce a reduction in fuel prices soon. Apparently this was brought up at yesterday's weekly cabinet meeting. The government has been studying ways to allow consumers to pay less for fuel after raising them last month. Yesterday Domestic Trade Minister Shahrir was quoted saying that Malaysia could lower pump prices, if oil falls below USD 125/barrel for three consecutive weeks, acknowledged that the country is resigned to subsidizing oil in next 10 yrs.
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| Railway Corp plans fuel surcharge | | 2008-07-25 05:41:00 | | The State-owned Viet Nam Railway Corporation (VNR) plans to add an oil surcharge of 10-15% to the train tickets to keep itself from running deeper into the red due to rising fuel prices.
Head of the railway corporation's Transport Department Nguyen Huu Tuyen said his department was drawing up a plan to impose fuel surcharges before submitting it to the corporation's board for approval.
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| Supra Footwear Fuel Wallet | | 2008-07-24 18:16:38 | | Supra Footwear has recently been working to expand their brand into much more then just sneakers. This is a look at the ‘Fuel Wallet’ which is a new product from Supra. Its a bi-fold leather wallet which includes the Supra logo engraved on the inside. There is 6 credit card slots and a picture ID [...]... | | By: Abnormal Style - Fashion, Shoes, Streetwear, Urban | | |
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| Scooters - Another Types of Fuel Efficient Vehicles | | 2008-07-22 03:16:18 | | Scooters are a notch below mopeds in terms of speed. They aren’t going to go more than 20 miles per hour with the electric models. Still, you can use them to get around faster and easier than using a regular bicycle. The are great if you live in a small area where things are relatively [...]... | | By: Car Keys | | |
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| Motorcycles - One of Fuel Efficient Vehicles | | 2008-07-21 02:58:42 | | In the past it seems that motorcycles were only used by most people as a secondary vehicle. They allowed a person to get out into the open environment and enjoy a nice day. They were also great for long road trips when you wanted to see what the open road had to offer you. Today [...]... | | By: Car Keys | | |
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| I’m Blog Of The Day At Fuel My Blog! | | 2008-07-17 00:41:19 | | Sophistishe made blog of the day at Fuel My Blog! For those stopping by from Fuel My Blog below are some things about me as well as things to check out.
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I’m 21 years of age.
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| US Air Punishes Pilots for Adding Reserve Fuel on Planes | | 2008-07-16 21:22:00 | | In today's USA Today, the US Airline Pilots Association took out a full page ad to advise people that US Air pilots were being punished for adding reserve fuel to their planes.
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| Drive more Fuel Efficiently 2 | | 2008-07-15 04:20:01 | | Read First: Drive more Fuel Efficiently 1
Many places where you can drive allow you to exceed 60 miles per hour. It isn’t uncommon to find signs for 75 miles per hour on busy highways and freeways. It is important to understand that you will decrease the amount of miles per gallon when you are over [...]... | | By: Car Keys | | |
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| How To Overcome Fuel Prices And High Car Insurance Premiums | | 2008-07-15 00:00:00 | | The news that fuel is on the increase yet again is everywhere. It’s not so long ago that there were strikes and shortages in a bid to shake the government into reducing the tax on oil products and yet here we are, just a few short years later, looking at over-inflated prices for our petrol [...]... | | By: Resources Zone | | |
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| Drive More with Fuel Efficiently 1 | | 2008-07-14 03:52:54 | | The more that you are behind the wheel of a vehicle the more money you can save. Take a close look at your driving habits as that is the area where people end up using approximately 1/3 more fuel than they really should on the highway. It is amazing how many people are offended when [...]... | | By: Car Keys | | |
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| Anwar unsure whether Tuesday debate on fuel price is on | | 2008-07-11 06:04:00 | | sun2surf | ...The debate is organised by news portal Agenda Daily is titled "Form The Government Today, Reduce Fuel Prices Tomorrow" -- a promise made by Anwar in his bid to take over the federal government -- is scheduled to take place at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
"There is a possibility it will not take place but I hope it will," he was quoted by Bernama as saying, at a ceramah in Seremban... | | By: No2umnO | | |
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| Rumormill: Ferrari looking at turbo'd V6 to save fuel | | 2008-07-07 13:44:00 | | Dino fans rejoice, the rumormill is churning out plenty of grist about a V6 power unit in the offing for some future Ferraris. The California is already getting a V8, so Prancing Horse fans wishing for a "Dino II" will remain unfulfilled, but new approaches to high performance are key to keeping Ferrari at the zenith of autodom, lest it fall down the nostalgia hole that's seen Jaguar nearly suffocate on its own pillowy upholstery. The case for a V6 would be partly the banal issues of emissions and consumption, and a six might also offer weight and packaging advantages, though the rumors of a turbocharged mill add plumbing, weight, and complexity back into the mix. Additionally, anyone who's ever given the boot to a turbocharged engine can attest that forced induction's ability to make small engines flex big muscles, it can also lead to big-league fuel swilling, poking holes in the idea that a turbo V6 might save a lot of fuel over the direct-injected V8. Like any automaker, Ferrari is ... | | By: Car News | | |
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| Anwar dares PM, DPM to debate on fuel prices | | 2008-07-06 22:58:00 | | malaysianinsider | ...The crowd was way smaller than the predicted one million and the 50,000 capacity stadium was not filled to the brim but Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last night challenged the government to debate about the pump price hikes. Some 20,000 people defied police warnings to shun the anti-fuel price hike and pro-Anwar rally at the Stadium Kelana Jaya which began in the morning with... | | By: No2umnO | | |
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| Family day atmosphere at fuel hike protest | | 2008-07-06 17:18:00 | | sun2surf | The so-called "One-Million People Protest" against the fuel price hike held at the Kelana Jaya stadium got off to a slow start yesterday morning but picked up pace in the evening.
The crowd swelled to more than 20,000 by the time Parti Keadilan Rakyat de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took over the mike slightly after 10.
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| MyGallons lets you lock in fuel prices | | 2008-07-05 16:03:00 | | You can pre-pay for cellphone minutes, here in New England it's popular to lock in your heating oil price for the winter, and now you'll be able to bank gallons of gasoline on a debit card, thanks to MyGallons.com. While you're screwed out of the money if the price of fuel drops, it's not looking like that's going to happen soon. MyGallons uses your zip code to determine what price you'll pay to add gallons to your card, which is accepted just like a normal debit or credit card at most fuel stations. It's a creative way to smooth out the fluctuations in the price of fuel, and it could also be a boon to those wanting to run a tighter budget, or at least know what they'll be spending on fuel for a given time period, as they've pre-bought. Shoot, it could even be a decent gift idea for the person who has everything![Source: Reuters]Tag: Trends, Etc., Lifestyle 1 2... | | By: Car News | | |
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| Mercedes Smart Coupe- The Tiny Fuel-Efficient Car | | 2008-07-03 16:37:23 | | Every coming day, I read about a new fuel-efficient car or hybrid car hitting the roads, or a new one unveiled at an auto show. Looks like every car company is out to capture a tiny part of the go-green hybrid-car market, and the latest buzz is about the Mercedes Smart - the 2-seater 2008 Coupe, which is a bundle of fuel-efficiency packed in a small & sleek design, backed by Mercedes' safety rating! Looking very similar to the Tata Nano, but combining way more comfort and style, the...
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| Ford Classic Mustang Delivers Fuel-Efficiency, Performance, Safety and Value | | 2008-07-03 08:41:00 | | The Fourth of July weekend is a time to reflect on American ideals and American icons. One of the most-iconic cars in American history is the Ford Mustang.With a heritage stretching back nearly a half-century, the Mustang has become a part of the American fabric. Mustang has been the best-selling sports car for 22 straight years, and there are plenty of reasons why:@ Unrivalled heritage: More than 9 million Mustangs have been sold since the introduction at the 1964 New York World's Fair. It's the all-American car. Mustangs have always been built in America and the 2009 Mustang continues the tradition, rolling off the lines in Flat Rock, Michigan.@ The performance continues: The current model's 4.6-liter V8 produces 300 horsepower and 320 foot-pounds of torque at 4,500 rpm. The 4.0-liter, single-overhead cam V6 produces 210 horsepower and 240 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm. For the truly wild, a 5.4-liter Supercharged V8 is available with 500 hp and 480 foot-pounds of torque.@ Fuel ... | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| BMW More Step In Fuel-Efficient Cars | | 2008-07-03 07:57:00 | | Rising gas prices are forcing consumers and the auto industry to make drastic changes.We wrap up our multimedia series, "Road Trippin'", with a look at some solutions to the soaring fuel costs.Toyota and Honda are known for their popular hybrid gas-electric cars. Now, BMW is introducing the first hydrogen-powered luxury performance car.For more, Farai Chideya speaks with BMW spokesperson Dave Buchko.Related Contents:+ BMW 2012 Asia Sales Aim to 25% Growth+ 2009 BMW 7 Series Preview http://del.icio.us/rss/horisly... | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| Fuel price forces India's truck drivers off road | | 2008-07-02 16:07:00 | | At Delhi's transport hub, Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, thousands of small and medium truck owners have set up shop.Sitting on a grimy platform, truck operator Somnath Mehta is counting the toll taxes paid by his drivers.Just between Delhi and Mumbai , a single truck pays almost $150 of taxes.Mr Mehta runs a fleet of 100 trucks that are used to transport industrial goods.
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| Chrysler: Take our fuel, please! $2.99 gas extended through July 31st | | 2008-07-02 16:05:00 | | Sales of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehciles are down a scary 36 percent year over year, which means even the somewhat interesting marketing gimmick of the $2.99 gas guarantee isn't working very well. Unfortunately, gas for just under $3 is all Chrysler, LLC had up its sleeve this summer, as the Pentastar has extended the deal through July 31. We'd reported earlier that only 5-10 percent of all Chrysler product buyers were opting for the seemingly attractive promotion, which leads us to believe that the deal isn't much of a deal after all. Maybe Chrysler can borrow the tried and true "Do you have a job? Do you have $199?" from Kia, because the Korean automaker's sales are up 21%.[Source: Chrysler]Tag: Marketing/Advertising, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Jeep 1... | | By: Car News | | |
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| BMW M3 beats Toyota Hybrid Prius in Fuel Economy Test | | 2008-06-30 04:17:00 | | he latest BBC’s Top Gear aired on Sunday last week (UK time) casts doubt upon the notion that a hybrid car would be the most fuel efficient in every circumstances.
Clarkson chose the most extreme examples to make the point — a sedan equipped with a V-8 engine producing 414 horsepower against the Toyota Prius with its 76 horsepower hybrid motor. The EPA rates the BMW at 14 miles per gallon... | | By: BMW All Series | | |
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| Mercedes Fuel Planning to Ditch Petroleum by 2015 | | 2008-06-29 02:58:00 | | MERCEDES are aiming to end the need for filling your fuel tank with petrol or diesel within just SEVEN YEARS.The German firm are determined to make their model range run on alternative fuels - to improve costs, become more eco-friendly and because the oil supply will eventually run out.There are 50million jobs worldwide associated with the car and more than 80 per cent of goods are transported by road.Mercedes are convinced that these two crucial areas of industry can be saved by making vehicles independent of crude oil - to improve costs, become more eco-friendly and because the oil supply will eventually run out.The company have already spent £2million on their new long-term Sustainable Mobility plan and are set to invest a further £7billion before 2014.This includes making current engines even cleaner and more fuel-efficient while increasing the amount of hybrids, emission-free electric cars and clean-fuel gas engines and the further development of battery and hydrogen-powered veh... | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| How Do Hydrogen Fuel Systems Work | | 2008-06-28 00:00:00 | | Alternative sources of fuel are of interest not only to high class research firms but also to the average consumer. Rising gas prices have forced everyone, save the extravagantly rich, to make sacrifices and find new ways to power their vehicles. The widespread desire to save on gas has led to the increased purchasing of [...]... | | By: Resources Zone | | |
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| Bigger tax write-off ready for high-cost fuel
(AP) | | 2008-06-23 11:38:03 | | AP - The Internal Revenue Service, citing the drain that high gas prices are having on people’s finances, said Monday it is raising the automobile mileage rate that businesses and others can claim.
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| Another Tips for Saving Fuel | | 2008-06-21 10:25:01 | | Improve your vehicle's fuel consumption - by as much as 40% - by changing the way you currently drive.1. Pump More Here & Pump Less ThereDon't wait until your car become unbalance before inflating your tyres. Low tyre pressure forces your engine to work and drink harder. Driving on underinflated tyres also reduces the life of the tyres. A lose-lose situation.2. Dig Your NoseDigging your nose is more economical than gunning your engine while waiting at traffic lights. Jack rabbit starts cost you even more. Never floor the pedal unless there's an express bus looming in your rearview mirror. Learn how to accelerate (and brake) smoothly for better fuel efficiency.3. Don’t Change Your Routine RouteYou may be using an alternative toll-free road as a sign of protest or as a means of saving money. If the the old route is perpetually congested and longer, you may end up burning more fuel than the toll saved. Sad but often true.4. Go Look StopAre you one of those who frequently get stuck b... | | By: Snapshot | | |
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| Car Fuel And Fuel Cells | | 2008-06-18 00:00:00 | | fuel tanks corrode and debris accumulates inside over the years, this can clog the fuel filter much faster than on newer cars. fuel cells are up to 80% efficient. They will get two or three times more energy out of hydrogen, than will a modified car engine.
fuel System Icing Inhibitors (Anti-icing additives) reduce the freezing [...]... | | By: Resources Zone | | |
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| Algae-based fuel is startup central | | 2008-06-15 18:41:32 | | Algae based fuel startups are now running the gamut of most biofuels. Ranging from biodiesel, gasoline, jetfuel to ethanol (a lot cheaper than the corn derivative to boot). Fortune Magazine did a nice piece on “The next big thing in energy: Pond scum? stating the trials and tribulations of Cambridge, MA based GreenFuel Technologies. [...]... | | By: Startup Addict Musings | | |
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| World Fuel Services | | 2008-06-15 12:48:10 | | 15.6 - 2008 World Fuel Services & Elliott Wave. Temporary bottom placed (this was a bit difficult case to breake for waves as there´s many complex triangles on the way).... | | By: Just Charts | | |
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| Stand, and Deliver the Fuel! | | 2008-06-13 16:23:27 | | Shell tanker drivers are hell bent on holding the UK to ransom to squeeze a pay increase from their employers. Incenced and goaded by their union, Unite, they today failed to agree to a 6.8% pay rise that would put driver's on a basic pay of £39,000 per annum - before overtime.We need tanker drivers. No one would deny them a decent wage. But consider, by way of comparison, what other trades and professions earn - take a look at the table for some typical examples: Notice anything? If your work means you may get killed for your country, have to work long hours in a hospital mending people, meant you had to slave for years to earn professional qualifications or must work long or unsociable hours to cart drunks around on public transport then you must be feeling a bit of a mug right now. All along, if only you'd known, you could have been driving a Shell tanker and been quids in.Now I am no defender of the oil companies and it certainly grates on my nerves when I am waiting for my £60 ... | | By: NoBollocksPolitics | | |
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| Badawi: No More Fuel Price Hike to Reduce People's Anger | | 2008-06-12 21:31:00 | | Malaysia PM Abdullah Badawi announced late yesterday that the government would not be hiking petrol and diesel prices again this year, recognizing that people are still trying to adjust to the hefty price hike last week. He added that civil servants would be given their salary in 2 tranches to help in the management of their finances. Badawi has been working hard to diffuse public anger over the last price increase with opposition parties planning a protest tomorrow afternoon as a precursor to a much larger protest planned for next month.While Second Finance Minister Yakcob was reported to have said the government will fork out MYR 5 billion for cash rebates on vehicles this year. Also Yakcob says the 3.1% deficit in 2008 budget would need to be reviewed for the 2009 budget as it was based on oil prices average USD 70/barrel, since prices are now around USD 140/barrel. Yakcob added this could rise to USD 150/bbl. It is not clear if the proposed rebates are already part of rebates being... | | By: Forex Trading Journal | | |
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| HHO Fuel Cells For Cars - is That Really Work? | | 2008-06-11 04:20:18 | | HHO fuel cells supplies Oxyhydrogen gas to assist combustion. The HHO can be produced from water. The main purpose is to use HHO to aid the burning process of gasoline. As an alternative to cook the unused gas through the catalytic converter, you will be having a more complete combustion process. This not only lowers [...]... | | By: Car Keys | | |
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| To Save Fuel, Airlines Find No Speck Too Small | | 2008-06-11 04:07:28 | | By MICHELINE MAYNARD
The nation’s airlines are scrutinizing every step of their operations, from the tarmac to the sky, and from the nose to the tail of their planes, searching for new ways to cut their soaring fuel bills.
They are power-washing jet engines more often to get rid of grime, carrying less water for the bathroom [...]... | | By: ArticlesModern | | |
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| The Secret of Hydrogen Car Cell Fuel | | 2008-06-10 00:00:36 | | Do you want to know more about how to use hydrogen as the fuel cell of your car? It is essential at present as the conventional gas prices are raising day by day. A lot of drivers are switching to hydrogen power to run their cars. It is predicted that the price of hydrogen [...]... | | By: Car Keys | | |
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| Our Pain Their Gain: Expect MORE Fuel Taxes | | 2008-06-09 10:16:00 | | Well, at least most of us should expect to see even higher fuel costs. Like us in California, many other states fuel taxes are tied, through amazingly complex formulas which rise as the cost of fuel rises. And with the National Average for fuel now exceeding $4 a gallon, (actually $4.02, but who's counting right?), it's really starting to put the pinch on the average Joe's pocketbook.Personally, I won't be even the least bit surprised if gas reaches an average $6 a gallon Nationwide by next summer. If not earlier. I'm actually betting on it.But with fuel prices continuing to climb daily, most (not all) State Governments have devised a spectacularly amazing idea (in their minds only) to help "ease our pain" at the pump. Their plan? To add MORE taxes! Yeah! That's the answer! Erm, wait. That sounds more like a spectacular failure in motion, by none other than Big Government.How exactly, is raising taxes supposed to help us, the consumer, at the gas pump? How is this considered an even re... | | By: Hoopy Frood Dude | | |
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| Saving money on fuel | | 2008-06-05 08:20:00 | | I hate to know that fuel price is skyrocketing again. The increase is global, not in Malaysia only. I don’t understand a single damn thing that the government in Malaysia said about spending the fuel wisely.What the hell! Do you seriously think that we spend our petrol or fuel recklessly when the fuel is so expensive? You think we are driving our cars aimlessly. You got to be kidding. We have tried and are still trying to cut down any unnecessary usage.With the fuel price increased, everything in the market increases spontaneously. We had tried our best to spend wisely. Now the price hit RM2.70 per liter, how many of us can survive this extremity. The only thing that didn’t increase is the salary and it is not going to increase for sure.Tips to save your money on fuel: 1. Fill your car early in the morning a. Why? b. This is because at lower temperature, hence colder environment, the fuel is denser and you maximise your benefits as when the temperature increase,... | | By: Money Talk | | |
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| Fuel price spiking #2 | | 2008-06-05 06:32:00 | | "Hundreds of fuel protesters gathered on motorways surrounding Manchester before descending on the city centre to complain about the rising cost of petrol." Caroline GammellEven in UK, demonstration leaded by certain group of people has occurred to raise protest against the hiking price of fuel. Right now, I feel I am a bit lucky to not take any pharmacy pre-registration somewhere outside the Sunderland as there is a possibility that I may need to buy a car to go to my working place. But the bad... | | By: johntmh | | |
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| Fuel price spike again…sigh | | 2008-06-04 16:44:00 | | I hate to know that fuel price is skyrocketing again. The increase is global, not in Malaysia only. I don’t understand a single damn thing that the government in Malaysia said about spending the fuel wisely.What the hell! Do you seriously think that we spend our petrol or fuel recklessly when the fuel is so expensive? You think we are driving our cars aimlessly. You got to be kidding. We have tried and are still trying to cut down any unnecessary usage.With the fuel price increased, everything... | | By: johntmh | | |
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| The great Malaysian fuel hike | | 2008-06-04 08:17:13 | | Do bear with my foul mood at this time of writing. Our Barisan Nasional government has just announced a significant price hike for petrol this evening. Spiking close to 40% increase come midnight.
I was on my way home from groceries shopping at 6pm when I received an SMS about the fuel hike. As expected, petrol [...]... | | By: Momma's Diary | | |
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| Indian government Hikes fuel Prices. | | 2008-06-04 02:44:00 | | Petrol will now be dearer by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 3 and LPG (cooking gas) will cost Rs 50 more. The Cabinet, however, has decided against increasing kerosene price.Rates will be effective from midnight April 4th. STATE MS HSD Maha-Mum 55.54 39.12 Delhi 50.56 34.80 West Bengal 53.97 36.94 Tamil Nadu 54.64 37.44 Chandigarh 50.19 34.69 Haryana 50.53 34.61 Punjab 55.08 34.31 Himachal Pradesh 52.78 35.45 Jammu & Kashmir 51.82 35.06 Srinagar- Srinagar Depot Pricing Area 53.16 36.00 Uttaranchal 51.67 36.80 Uttar Pradesh 53.52 37.50 Rajasthan 53.62 37.17 Madhya Pradesh 54.15 38.68 Goa 51.40 ... | | By: Indian stock markets | | |
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| New fuel subsidy scheme to be announced Wednesday | | 2008-06-02 12:09:00 | | Eddy said: You know what I gonna do? Pump petrol first thing in the Tue morning and last thing in the Tue night. And maybe again in the Wed morning, :pNew fuel subsidy scheme to be announced WednesdayBY IZATUN SHARIKUALA LUMPUR: A new fuel subsidy scheme will be announced Wednesday and take immediate effect to prevent speculations.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the anti-inflation committee will decide Tuesday on the various proposals by the Cabinet.He was speaking to reporters Monday after chairing the national small-and-medium enterprise development council at Bank Negara here.Abdullah was asked to confirm an announcement made by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad that a new fuel subsidy scheme would most probably implemented in August.Abdullah said: “He said might be. As far as the subsidy management scheme is concerned, the final decision will be made on Wednesday.“It was to be decided last Friday but it so happened that ... | | By: Nerdy Eddy | | |
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| Oil Loses More Than $4 as Fuel Demand Declines, closes at 126$ per barrel | | 2008-05-29 21:32:00 | | Crude oil was little changed in New York after falling more than $4 a barrel yesterday, the biggest drop since March, on signs that record prices will prompt U.S. consumers to reduce fuel purchases.Fuel consumption averaged 20.5 million barrels a day in the four weeks ended May 23, down 0.7 percent from a year earlier, the Energy Department said yesterday. The dollar reached a three-month high against the yen as U.S. stocks gained, brightening the economic outlook of the world's biggest energy consuming country and diminishing oil's appeal as a hedge. Crude oil for July delivery fell 29 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $126.33 a barrel at 9 a.m. Sydney time in after-hours trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Yesterday, oil plunged $4.41, or 3.4 percent, to settle at $126.62 a barrel, the lowest close since May 16. It was the biggest drop since March 31. Futures reached a record $135.09 on May 22. Prices have more than doubled over the past year.Crude oil inventories declined 8.88 mill... | | By: Indian stock markets | | |
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| Cut down your fuel usage | | 2008-05-29 12:45:00 | | The price of gasoline is increasing rapidly these couple of years. It’s still increasing at this moment as you’re reading this post. It is said that the price will go up until $200 US dollar per barrel. No doubt with the increase of oil price, many related products will increase their price too. The first direct effect will be transportation. That means taxi, bus, trains, ferries and planes will increase their fees. So what can us as a consumer can do to reduce the price? Well, just do the obvious one, cut down the fuel usage. Besides, it’s saving the environment too. Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons.... | | By: Toast & Egg & Me | | |
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| Mercedes-Benz Fuel-Efficient Vehicles to Arrive U.S. | | 2008-05-29 12:42:00 | | Mercedes-Benz is unlikely to bring its smallest and cheapest cars to the United States, other than the Smart car, which since January has been distributed separately in the U.S. market by the Penske Automotive Group However, Mercedes-Benz will offer more fuel-efficient diesel versions of several of its existing models in the United States starting in September.Beginning in early 2009, Mercedes-Benz will also offer hybrid versions of its S-Class flagship and its M-Class SUV.Meanwhile, the company’s U.S. subsidiary is also working on a $300 million upgrade of its U.S. dealerships with new standards for appearance and customer handling, which the company calls the Autohaus Initiative. Ernst Lieb, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, based in Montvale, N.J. presented the company’s plans at a May 15 meeting of the International Motor Press Association in New York. The following are edited excerpts from a question-and-answer session:Tell us more about Autohaus. Is it strictly appe... | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| Porsche U.S. Complain as Not Meet Fuel-Economy Rules | | 2008-05-29 12:26:00 | | Porsche SE may not be able to meet new U.S. fuel-economy rules, which are ``not fair'' to makers of performance-oriented autos, the company's U.S. chief said.The German automaker's cars would have to average 41.3 miles per gallon by 2015 models, under preliminary regulations released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Porsche's average was 26 mpg last year, and it paid $4.6 million in fines for falling short of current federal standards.``The year 2015 in the car market is like tomorrow morning,'' Detlev von Platen, chief executive officer of Atlanta- based Porsche Cars North America, told reporters today in New York. ``We have to find a compromise, these rules are not fair.''Porsche is working to improve its average fuel economy as regulators push for higher mileage and lower emissions of pollutants, and as U.S. average gasoline prices rise to record highs of almost $4 a gallon. The new U.S. standards may almost double fines for not complying.By the end of 2010, th... | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| ePetrol solution for fuel subsidy | | 2008-05-26 06:29:00 | | Eddy said:Simple and nice solution to our "problem".Technologically, it should works. The concept is straigthforward, every member in the population uses MyKad. Every MyKad has a subsidy limit. And every limit is being monitored and controlled. What could goes wrong?Put it in another perspective about our subsidy "problem" at individual level.Why and how an individual consumes petrol?1. Transportation to workEventual outcome of this is increase in GDP. The country is in better productivity if GDP is high.2. Travelling to destinationEventual outcome of this is increase in spending. Higher individual spending means better flow of money supply in the market3. Drives luxury car that "drinks" petrolFirst and foremost, if the individual can afford to buy that class of car, means that the individual most probably contributes relatively more productivity than others, thus he/she earns higher wages that afford him to buy the car. They pays higher marginal tax rate. Banks make money from them by... | | By: Nerdy Eddy | | |
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