The automotive industry is starting to pay more and more attention to fuel economy. Politicians and the EPA are threatening to regulate auto emissions and greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles, and consumers are becoming more...
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The automotive industry is starting to pay more and more attention to fuel economy. Politicians and the EPA are threatening to regulate auto emissions and greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles, and consumers are becoming more sensitive to fuel efficiency as gasoline prices continue to rise.
US Whatever the real motivation, perceived American politicians must limit after the 1973 car and light truck gasoline consumption. How the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 imposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), the standard for all manufacturers of cars and trucks sold in the Unite d States. The weighted average number of miles per gallon (MPG), car sales for each manufacturer had at least 18 MPG in 1978 and 27,5 MPG in 1985. Manufacturer s that do not meet this standard, a... Read Full Story
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Back in the summer of 2008, fuel prices hit their highest peak in U.S. history and automakers responded with a raft of new cars and trucks designed to eke as many miles from a single gallon of fuel as possible. Not surprisingly, Ford followed this tack when it introduced its latest F-150 pickup truck for the ‘09 model year, which launched with an optional SFE (Superior Fuel Economy, if you... Read Full Story
The Ford F-150 SFE “superior fuel economy” edition delivering up to 21 miles per gallon on the highway while still providing 7,500 pounds of towing capability - fuel economy that is unsurpassed in the full-size pickup segment. The new SFE package will be available on F-150 SuperCrew XL and XLT 4X2 vehicles with 4.6-liter, 3-valve V-8 engines and 5.5-foot beds. The Ford F-150 SFE pickup will achieve 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. The SFE package trucks also feature a new fuel... Read Full Story
Last month, President Obama announced a new national policy that will increase fuel efficiency for all new vehicles sold in the U.S. by 2012. By 2016, a new phase of the program will require cars, small trucks and SUVs to achieve at least 35 miles per gallon.
But some experts have slammed the policy on the grounds that it will lead to an increase in pollution. But is it true? Can improved fuel-efficiency standards actually increase pollution caused by vehicles? Let's examine the facts... Read Full Story
Regardless of whether you are on a p repayment meter , you live in rural areas or you pay by s tanding order ; Ofgem, the Energy Regulator, is demanding that customers are treated as equals and should not be penalised by their circumstances and that their energy bills should reflect that of the suppliers costs.
Having already addressed the issue of pricing strategy with the energy suppliers, Ofgem now plans to take action.
In the new year, Ofgem want to address the terms of the energy... Read Full Story
Fuel-saving converter's results drive optimism From The Daily Oklahoman By Debbie Blossom Published: September 24, 2008 With today's fuel prices, a nationwide focus has shifted to vehicles that can squeeze more miles out of a tank of gasoline. And as American automakers push to produce cars and trucks sporting better gas mileage and fewer emissions, one local manufacturing company has created a fuel-saving converter that has proved it can produce better mileage while also helping improve air... Read Full Story
With temperatures plummeting to sub-zero, Jake Berry Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Rossendale and Darwen is calling for action to reduce the cost of heating fuel oil. Heating fuel oil, used by those who are not on mains gas is one of the few unregulated energy industries in the UK. Although the price of oil has come down by 70% on the international markets the prices charged to the people of Rossendale and Darwen have only decreased by around 50%. Jake Berry commented “This is a... Read Full Story
N eighbor H ood D ealers nc .com is growing to become the best & safest place on the web to get Real Answers to Real Questions , from Real People before you purchase your Next Car, Truck or SUV. My name is Dr. Harold Elam Jr, founder and managing partner of We Are BDC....home of "The Virtual Neighborhoods" I personally have over 12 years of direct dealer level experience and have made a conscience decision to begin an up hill battle for the consumer. I long waited for the opportunity to... Read Full Story
POWER LOCK FUEL SAVER tm torque converters Save 20 to 46% plus* on your fuel economy with drastically improved pulling power Furnace Brazed Fins - eliminates waffling Roller Bearing Design - for longer life New Hub - for a "tight-fit" seal Heavy-Duty Billet Cover - is stronger under load Triple Clutch Lock-Up - equals more grip US Patent Approved *Mileage and Performance Testing Performed by the Stillwater Police Dept, Comanche Nation Police Dept, Duncan Police Dept and the Oklahoma... Read Full Story
It's already been made clear that vehicular acceleration in 2008 is something to behold. Just take a look at the 0-60 section of GoodCarBadCar.net . Fuel economy is better than ever, although still not up to the standards you seek. Of course, you want fuel efficiency to be better while maintaining present rates of acceleration. Problem. Anyway, check out the MPG numbers from Car & Driver , just posted, and keep reading below for the miles per gallons as seen in the October issue of Motor... Read Full Story
