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EcoVelocity powers 7000 eco test drives in the UK’s first Low Carbon Motor Festival
The EcoVelocity Low Carbon Motor Festival was held at Battersea Power Station from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th September 2011. The four day event showcased the latest technology from the world’s leading car manufacturers with many using the festival as a platform to...
Hypermiler Wayne Gerdes coasts into the Guiness Book of Records
The "father" of Hypermiling Wayne Gerdes has yet again proved that Hypermiling reigns supreme. His latest outing behind the wheel the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid returned a staggering 64.55 MPG (US) over a distance of 7,899 miles across America.The 48-state hypermiling...
FTA: Hauliers feeling the squeeze as high fuel prices continue to bite
A report by the FTA "Freight Transport Association" has shown that high fuel costs remain the biggest cause for concern amongst haulage operators. The 12 months up to July 2011 have shown an astronomic 12% increase in fuel costs. FTA's latest figures show that on...
Car sharing: 80% could drop their car altogether
A study of 6,281 hypermilers car sharers by University of California has shown that over 80 percent of those joining a car sharing program dropped their own vehicles when they joined. For those that didn't manage to ditch their cars all together, the program meant...
VW to roll out cylinder shut-off in its “four banger” TSI engines
VW are have made huge advances in fuel saving technologies recently, with the BlueMotion badge occupying grills ranging from the Polo to Passat.Volkswagen's latest efficiency technology is a cylinder shut-off system which will debut in the new 1.4-litre TSI engine...
The VW NILS… the future of “minimalist mobility”?
The Frankfurt Motor Show will usher in what VW describes as "The future of commuting from Volkswagen", behold the NILS (What that stand for... I don't have a clue!)The NILS is a single-seat electric concept car from the German car maker that is designed to be both...
Fair Fuel UK Campaign needs just 34,000 more signatures
Headed by motoring "authority" Quentin Willson, the Fair Fuel UK Campaign is making good ground raising the profile of the ridiculous fuel duty crippling the UK. Their e-petition has been signed by over 66,000 but needs to make the magic 100,000 before parliament has...
Hypermiling: Could you really live without your car?
Seasoned Hypermilers among you will already know that the best Hypermilers don't even turn the key. They find every way possible to cut and reduce journeys, saving countless litres of fuel in the process.Long term reader and supporter of the site has finally decided...
Our Weekly Hypermiling Tip #9: Bangernomics
Cars are often seen as a status symbol, if you are successful: you have a nice car. Most of us strive to have the newest, shiniest and most expensive steed that they can afford, with many stretching themselves beyond their means. This is great for car manufacturers...