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Freaky device claims to improve fuel efficiency

Harshpaul — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:50:24 +0000

Now there truly is something that helps you improve fuel efficiency with ease. Forget hypermilling and let hybrids go to the gallows. All you need to do is buy Moletech capsules for $299, then throw one capsule in the gas tank, strap the other one...

Drivers in UK willing to shell out more on fuel

Harshpaul — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:14:51 +0000

Skyrocketing fuel prices don’t seem to be having an effect on the drivers in UK. A survey commissioned by Esure has found that drivers are willing to pay more for fuel, just for the pleasure and comfort of driving their own car. The survey...

Average fuel efficiency poised to hit a record high

Harshpaul — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:43:16 +0000

The consumer is the king, and when consumers decide its time for fuel-efficient and eco-friendly cars, the manufacturers must fall in line. Vehicles for the 2007 model year are projected to touch an average of 26.4 miles per gallon overall. This is...

Monitor your car emissions while you drive

Harshpaul — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:56:12 +0000

Thanks to a new device based on lasers, all you need to do in order to know your vehicle’s emissions, is to have a look at the dashboard. Researchers at the University of Manchester have created a laser-measuring device that can record...

Seattle's GM-Allison hybrid electric buses 27% more fuel economic over the conventional ones!

Irani — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 04:57:31 +0000

The GM-Allison hybrid electric buses plying on the roads of King County Metro (KCM) Transit in King County, WA deliver 27% better fuel economy compared to the conventional diesels. The final report of the National Renewable Laboratory...

All-New 2007 MINI Hardtops Even More Fuel Efficient! EPA says

Irani — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:00:55 +0000

US has good reasons to welcome all-new 2007 MINI Cooper for its high fuel efficiency. It could achieve fuel economy of 40 miles per gallon, against the standard goal for 30 miles per gallon. The MINI Cooper is capable of delivering fuel...

Fuel economy and reliability rank high for auto buyers

Zodingliani — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 04:41:56 +0000

According to a nationwide poll conducted by Consumer Reports magazine, fuel economy and reliability ranked equal and highest among car buyers. In furtherance of the issue, the telephone survey conducted by Opinion Research Corp. revealed that...

Solution for rising fuel prices: Mandatory fuel economy standards for all vehicles

Puja — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 04:43:16 +0000

India is a pretty small player in the global market when it comes to fuel I mean oil... until now India has only 3 percent to its credit out of the world’s total oil consumption, but this is not the end. India imports its 70 percent fuel...

New engine to convert biomass to energy-efficient mixed alcohol fuel

Irani — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 02:52:23 +0000

Amid finding ways to make energy-efficient fuel, a new process to convert biomass to a mixed alcohol fuel has come to serve the consumers. This mixed alcohol fuel contains more energy compared to fuel ethanol. Thanks to Prof. Mark Holtzapple, a...

12 Tips on 'How to Get Better Gas Mileage'

Irani — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 01:54:15 +0000

Are you pondering on how to improve your automobile gas mileage? Edmunds offers its own ten tips for improving fuel economy. And Doris Dobkins’ top-ten-list to better mileage deserves consideration. Some of out-of-the ordinary ways for...