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US fuel stations shutting of pumps in protest over fuel distributor’s prices
As many as 60 BP Franchisees fuel stations are reportedly shutting off pumps over fuel distributor's prices.Raymond Succar, owner of a BP station in Rockland US, told the newspaper The Patriot Ledger that he shut off his pumps on Monday morning and will keep them off...
VW unveils its new XL1 Super Efficient Concept Vehicle returning 313MPG
The new Volkswagen XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle (SEV) has been unveiled at the Qatar Motor Show. Pioneering construction techniques, an advanced plug-in hybrid drivetrain and innovative packaging all play a part in allowing the XL1 to return 313 mpg on the combined...
Stanlow Fuel protest **UPDATE**
Our recent article regarding the Stanlow fuel protest has stirred much debate on our comments system and so far popular opinion shows a great deal of support for the planned fuel protests 2011. (Also see our poll)Today the organisers have confirmed that the fuel...
Hypermiling feature on BBC Radio
Now that fuel prices are giving the media something to shout about, the wave of press interest has finally rolled up on our shore. This morning, yours truly was interviewed by BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire on Annie Othen's show about Hypermiling. This isn't the...
RAC warn fuel prices could top £1.75 a litre
The 4th Emergency Service RAC Foundation today warned that fuel prices could rocket to £1.75 in some parts of the UK as volatile crude prices continue to cause pain for already hard up motorists.The RAC Foundation spokesman Philip Gomm said: "For every $2 rise in the...
Government suggests fuel “rationing” by 2020
Transport secretary Philip Hammond has admitted that the current level of fuel prices is "clearly a problem" while a parliamentary report suggests that petrol could be rationed to meet green targets.The All Party Parliamentary Group on Peak Oil, a group of MPs chaired...
Even Top Gear gives out Hypermiling tips as fuel prices bite
When Top Gear starts giving out Hypermiling Tips you really get the sense that something is very wrong with fuel prices in the UK.Mr Clarkon's advise on driving with out brakes is actually one of the effective and simple ways of increasing your fuel efficiency....
Government plan to use 1839 laws to foil fuel protests
The Government is planning to use obscure laws to stop roadblocks during a threatened fuel tanker drivers’ strike led by militant union boss ‘Red Len’ McCluskey. The legislation is a major part of contingency plans if the 3,000 drivers belonging to the Unite union...
Uk Motorists have changed their driving habits as fuel prices soar
Two thirds of UK Motorists have been forced to change their driving habits because of record fuel prices, according to new research from a leading Internet comparison website.The website asked site users whether record fuel prices were forcing them to change their...
Fuel Protesters head for Sunderland
As the wave of fuel protests begins, Sunderland is set for its own fuel protests tomorrow. Vehicles ranging from taxis to trucks are expected to bring Sunderland’s busy streets to a halt as protesters fight to drive down rocketing fuel prices. Driving instructor Paul...