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Demand for petrol hits lowest level since 2003

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It appears that demand for gasoline (petroleum) in the US is more sensitive to higher prices and the effects of the sluggish economy than expected after deliveries in May hit their lowest levels since 2003. According to the American Petroleum Institute’s Monthly Statistical Report, deliveries in the month dipped 0.4

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US demand for petrol slumps

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With the economy still struggling to recover, US gasoline deliveries during the first half of 2010 were 0.6 The American Petroleum Institute Monthly Statistical Report revealed that June deliveries reached 9.18million barrels per day – the lowest level for June [.].

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Polestar Aims to Have World’s First Climate Neutral Car by 2030

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This can be achieved by balancing emissions of carbon dioxide with its removal (often through carbon offsetting) or by eliminating emissions from society (the transition to the “post-carbon economy”). “Consumers are a significant driving factor in the transformation to a sustainable economy,” Ingenlath continued.

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Eliminate fuel vehicles in the UK to enlarge the move

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Last year the British government set a target to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars after 2030. It is part of the “green revolution” and the transition of the UK economy to clean energy. According to statistics, Shell has built about 3,600 charging piles based on the existing infrastructure in the UK.

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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The fossil fuels are highly significant in the global economy. Let’s see a quick statistic. 1 liter of Petrol emits 2.3 Existing gasoline-powered vehicles may be converted to a natural gas vehicle or they can be used as bi-fuel (petrol and CNG) vehicle. Are you aware of the most commonly used fuel in automobiles?

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BMW focuses on efficient dynamics

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As part of the event, the company presented the capabilities of its Aerodynamic Test Centre and Aerolab, along with a new 3.0litre petrol unit that combines turbo-charging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve management. km (40mpg) with an average CO2 rating of 158g/km.

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Hyundai-Kia takes hybrid programme forward

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According to Hyundai-Kia statistics, the CVT contributes around a seven per cent fuel efficiency gain compared to standard four speed automatics, which in turn allows for a smoother shift feel. It has a fuel economy rating of 53mpg – a 47 per cent improvement over the 1.6l

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