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NFU rules out high-profile fuel protests, deems them “counter-productive”
NFU (National Farmers Union) president Peter Kendall has ruled out a high-profile protest against rising fuel prices, saying it would be counter-productive. "We are not going to get any public sympathy or support if farmers are seen to be holding up motorway traffic...
Nissan Leaf picks up trophy for European Car of the Year 2011
Nissan's flahship EV the Nissan Leaf, which will be built in Sunderland from 2013, received Europe’s most high-profile motoring award on Monday night. Leaf was named 2011 European Car of the Year in November, before the first car even hit the road. It was the first...
Fuel protest planned for Coryton Oil Refinery, Essex
A fuel protest (go-slow) has been re-schedulaed for Coryton Oil Refinery in Essex this Saturday January 29 due to what the organisers claim was "Police harassment".The refinery is the busiest in the United Kingdom providing oil to BP, Shell and Exxon to name a few....
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...