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Introducing the 85.6MPG Smart ForTwo Lightshine
Smart have announced they will be launching a limited edition version of its ForTwo plastic panelled city car that emits only 86 grams per kilometer of CO2. Smart it is the cleanest combustion-engined vehicle available anywhere in the world. The little two...
Treasury rakes in an extra £2bn as fuel prices soar
The cost of oil will hand the Treasury a windfall in extra tax this year while motorists endure record petrol prices. The Government will collect about £12 billion in tax on North Sea oil revenues – 20 per cent more than ministers had forecast, according to latest...
Ford to join the EV race, brings the Focus EV to the party
This week Ford teased the imminent unveiling of the Focus EV by releasing a single image on Facebook showcasing the vehicle’s illuminated, Tron-like plug port. As you’d expect from Ford on the release of such an anticipated vehicle, details are scarce — but CEO Alan...
Doubling down on my Hypermiling Techniques
When fuel prices drop and the media hype over the UK being ripped off at the pumps, its easy to forget about how efficiently you are driving and adopt the careless driving styles of the general public. Until the last round of hikes, my driving had slipped back into my...
Fuel Prices To Hit £70 A Tank By Easter
Motorists' pockets will be hit even harder this year as petrol retailers predict the average cost of filling up a tank could soar to £70.Planned government tax rises could see a litre of unleaded rocket to £1.36, while diesel could go up to £1.40.Representatives from...
Chile approves fuel stabiliser… hint hint Mr Cameron.
Chile's lower house approved a new mechanism to buffer local fuel prices from international market variations, sending it to President Sebastian Pinera to be signed into law.As Chile imports the vast majority of the fuel it consumes and transportation and fuel prices...
Nissan Leaf
What is the Nissan Leaf?The Leaf (short for Leading, Environmentally friendly, Affordable, Family car) is Nissan's flag ship EV (Electric Vechicle). It was introduced in December 2010 amid a media frenzy. The Leaf is the first mass produced electric car for sale from...
My Hypermiling Blog Begins
After moving over from Joomla I decided to can my old blog and opt for a clean slate. The purpose of the blog is to report my experiences with both hypermiling and general motoring.
Introducing the Prius V, Toyota’s new “Family size” Hybrid
Nearly one million Prius Hybrids have been sold in the U.S. over the past decade, and with the third generation model sitting in every other politician and Hollywood starlet's garage, its appeal is at an all-time high. In Toyota's estimation it's a great time for the...
Fuel prices to soar again after BP pipeline leak
Fuel prices could hit new highs after a BP pipeline leak in Alaska caused the cost of oil to soar, motoring groups warned last night. Despite the leak, the AA said the rises were being driven by speculators and 'pure greed'. The row came as diesel yesterday broke...