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Hypermiling Techniques

Hypermiling is the art of driving economically and exceeding vehicle manufacturers stated efficiency by modifying driving habits and techniques. The word Hypermiling was added to the Oxford Dictionary in 2008, they named Read More »

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Hybrid Hypermiling Techniques

Hybrid cars are able to utilise both an internal combustion (IC) and electric engines, this makes them much more efficient than having an IC alone. Ensuring the maximum use of the electric Read More »

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First Drive: Nissan Leaf

We go hands on with the UK’s only EV. See how Nissan’s 2011 Car of the Year stacks up when pushed to the” MPGe” limit. Read More »

UK Government to go head on with Motorway services to help slash fuel prices

14 May, 2013   Karl   No comments

motorway services filling station fuel prices UK Government to go head on with Motorway services to help slash fuel prices

The UK government is working on proposals that could help reduce the inflated fuel prices charged by the network of  Motorway services. Under the proposals, fuel prices would have to be visible on the motorway, rather than just when drivers reach the forecourt. This would give motorists clear choice when it comes to choosing where to top up.

The scheme would alter signs showing distances to the next service station showing their current fuel prices. This is much like the French system, where stations are also required to publish prices at their two nearest rivals.

Motorway service fuel prices differ wildly from forecourts with an average of  7.5p per litre loaded on top of the usual supermarket suppliers. It’s hoped that he increased transparency will force retails into reducing prices in-line inner city forecourts.

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Shell Eco-marathon America 2013 winners achieve 3,587 MPG

09 April, 2013   Karl   No comments

Quebec Université Laval Eco marathon 2013 Shell Eco marathon America 2013 winners achieve 3,587 MPG

This years all American Shell Eco marathon has come to and end with the winners achieving a mighty impressive 3,587 from the allotted gallon of fuel.

Taking the crown was the team from Quebec’s Université Laval in the gasoline prototype category. The result marked a personal best for the team and also a record for the Americas challenge.

The end of the event marks the 7th Annual event which attracts teams from all over the Americas. This year saw 131 Vehicles Participating in the competition set in down town streets of Houston, Texas.

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Advertising Standards Authority takes issue with Audi’s MPG claims

28 March, 2013   Karl   No comments

audi a3 tdi 68.9 mpg Advertising Standards Authority takes issue with Audis MPG claims

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered Audi-maker Volkswagen change the way they advertise fuel consumption figures to show that MPG figures might not match the results of “real” driving by its customers.

The damning slap down of the VW group’s advertising comes hot on the heels of what Audi call “the most fuel efficient Audi ever”. The A3 TDI is claimed to return 68.9MPG putting it alongside some of the most fuel efficient cars available in the UK.

VW has strongly defended its corner stating that the figures are in line with EU regulations.

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Relief for motorists as fuel duty rise is axed

22 March, 2013   Karl   No comments

budget george osbourne 2013 Relief for motorists as fuel duty rise is axed

This years budget heralded some welcome news for motorists as the Chancellor announced that the planned duty rise for the autumn would be scrapped.

The rise would have put an extra 3p a litre on top the  price of petrol and diesel at the pumps. The government has scrapped or frozen every scheduled fuel duty rise since 2010 which would have seen an extra 13p a litre added to fuel prices.

This years budget added further relief by confirming Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax) rates will be frozen and will only increases in line with the Retail Price Index from April.

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Garmin nüvi 2455 Sat Nav Review

11 March, 2013   Karl   No comments

garmin nuvi 2455 Garmin nüvi 2455 Sat Nav Review

Garmin’s nüvi 2455 is part of their advanced sat nav range which offers what they call “sophisticated features ideal for every-day use”. To me and you that means nothing until you get the unit mounted on the inside of your screen and have faith that the unit will deliver you to your destination in one piece.

Having owned my Nissan Qashqai with their acclaimed DVD Sat nav option, I was very interested to see how the unit shaped up against the OEM alternative that I’ve been enjoying for the last 6 months without issue. Obviously the unit in my car is fast approaching 5 years old so I was expecting to see a few more options and features than my ageing SUV could offer.

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Weak pound and rising wholesale oil prices see UK fuel prices surge

26 February, 2013   Karl   No comments

fuel prices uk Weak pound and rising wholesale oil prices see UK fuel prices surge

UK Motorists have been warned that fuel prices may soon reach their highest level ever. A combination on the weak pound and surging wholesale prices has seen fuel prices rocket by over 5p a litre in a month.

The latest official figures show that petrol has risen 6.24p since January. This has added £3.12 to the cost of refilling a typical 50-litre fuel tank.

Current figures from PetrolPrices.com show that that the UK average is a litre of diesel stands at 149.86 pence per litre with regular unleaded prices at 139.2 pence per litre

The biggest factor in these price hikes is the weakening pound. It recently hit a two-and-a-half-year low against the US dollar. Refined products such as crude oil are traded in US dollars and therefore become more expensive when the pound falls. It’s also expected that the recent decision by Moody’s to strip the UK of it’s triple A credit rating could see the pound weaken even further.

Another factor driving fuel prices is the rising price of oil on the international market. There is no indication on what is causing this as supply and production rates are currently at good levels.

According to figures from the AA, the UK has the thirteenth highest petrol price in Europe and the fourth highest diesel price.

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Scotish BP tanker drivers begin three-day strike

22 February, 2013   Karl   No comments

grangemouth oil refinery Scotish BP tanker drivers begin three day strike

More than 40 tankers drivers from Grangemouth Oil Refinery have started a 3 day strike in a dispute over pensions and pay.

The walkout began at 4AM this morning  with drivers returning to work at 8AM Monday morning. According to Unite the drivers are protesting over cuts to pensions and pay following the transfer of a key fuel transport contract.

Motorists in the Scotland and the North East have been against panic buying at petrol forecourts amid fears that supplies could run dry.

In March 2012 drivers threatened to strike under similar circumstances. Government ministers triggered panic-buying by suggesting motorists should store fuel in containers at home.

Tony Trench, Unite’s regional industrial officer  said: “It’s an outrage that BP, a multi-national giant which earns billions every year, is exploiting the UK’s weak employment laws to effectively swindle workers out of their retirement savings and future earnings. This year, one-third of workers on the aviation contract at Grangemouth could lose up to £13,000 a year from their pension on retirement and two-thirds upwards of £1,400 a year from their basic earnings due to the loss of the BP share-match scheme.”

A spokesman for BP said, “Our priority remains the safe delivery of fuel products to all our customers. We have been working to, and continue to work to, minimise any potential disruption the industrial action planned for this weekend at Grangemouth could cause.”

Grangemouth’s owner, Ineos, said its operations would continue as normal

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