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US petrol demand falls for first time in 2011

Green Cars News

The month of July marked the first time this in 2011 that total petroleum deliveries in the USA actually fell year-on-year – dropping by half a per cent compared to one year ago. According to figures from the American Petroleum Institute (API), motor gasoline demand reached a low for any July in the past decade; [.].

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Cutting the apron strings: Can we live without a petrol car?

Green Cars News

With the exception of a few months at the start of 2011 between the sale of my old EV and the arrival of my then new Nissan LEAF, I’ve continuously owned and driven a plug-in vehicle since 2006. Concurrently, there’s always been a petrol car on my driveway too, for those just in case moments. Weekly Column'

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

litre, V6 petrol engine with a manual and automatic transmission option, and a ladder-frame chassis with 4×4 capabilities, added to its credentials. However, the XL-7’s dated styling (even for the early 2000s), a thirsty petrol engine and an exorbitant price tag of Rs 16.08 A luxurious interior with three-row seating, a 2.7-litre,

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Petrol sales fall 15 per cent as drivers cut down on journeys

Green Cars News

Petrol consumption in the UK has dropped 15 per cent since the global economy fell into recession. According to research by the AA, petrol sales in the first six months of 2011 were 1.7bn less than the same period of 2009. The reduction in sales is thought to be driven by the record fuel prices, [.].

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Drive Electric analysis done in March showed the reduction in emissions of vehicles imported since the policy came into effect will save more than 2m tonnes of emissions over the lives of those vehicles, and $100m a year in petrol and diesel. There’s more to do. This discount won’t be needed forever – perhaps only another few years.

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Germany to introduce E10 petrol blend

Green Cars News

Though previously biofuels with only a five per cent ethanol content had been available in Germany, that will all change as of January 1, 2011. From the turn of the year, Super E10 will become available in 14,000 service stations across the country with the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety [.].

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2024 Kia Sorento Review

Baua Electric

As well as freshened looks inside and out, the 2024 Kia Sorento brings new comfort and convenience features, updated technology, and revised safety equipment to the fore. litre V6 petrol FWD or 147kW/440Nm 2.2-litre HEV and PHEV options will join the petrol and diesel duo tested here later in the year.

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