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Fuels
UKH2Mobility hydrogen project launched
- January 18, 2012
A new programme, UKH2Mobility, has been launched to ensure the UK is well positioned for the commercial roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.
Global oil demand may peak before 2020
- November 10, 2011
Research by Ricardo challenges the concept that ‘Peak Oil’ will be a supply side phenomenon; instead, demand for oil may well peak before 2020, falling back to levels significantly below 2010 demand by 2035.
Electric charging and biomethane refuelling in Camden
- May 24, 2011
Commercial vehicle operators can now use a three-phase electric charging point and a biomethane refuelling facility at Camden Council’s Transport Depot in London.
Citroen revives LPG with Nemo dual fuel van
- July 18, 2008
With an average price of 58p per litre, LPG is half the price of petrol
(119p per litre) and about 40 per cent the cost of diesel (132p per
litre). In addition, certain LPG vehicles will now continue to be
exempt from the London Congestion charge.Volkswagen becomes shareholder in biofuel company
- October 15, 2007
Volkswagen and Daimler AG have each acquired a minority shareholding in CHOREN Industries. The main goal of the commitment by the two companies is the widespread market introduction of BTL (biomass to liquid), a climate-friendly second-generation synthetic fuel.Power your car with Algae
- September 18, 2007
A little-known yet long established industry in commercial algae farming is coming to the rescue of the increasing controversy surrounding biodiesel. Unlike crops such as soy, palm, corn and rapeseed, many strains of micro-algae contain as much as 70% oil - up to 25 times more than oil seed rape.Volvo Adds More Power And Models To Flexifuel Range
- July 27, 2007
Volvo is adding two new engines and models to its FlexiFuel bioethanol range. To power the all-new Volvo V70 estate and the new Volvo S80 executive saloon, a two-litre FlexiFuel unit will arrive later this year and will be joined by a five-cylinder 2.5-litre turbocharged engine in 2008.Should more trucks run on Natural Gas?
- July 11, 2007
Should natural gas, in particular Bio Methane generated from vegetable and animal waste matter, be viewed as a viable road transport fuel option? Natural gas has low emissions and can reduce fuel costs at the same timeFord set to extend FFV range
- March 12, 2007
Ford has announced that it is to more than double the number of flex fuel models offered in Europe in 2008. Ford currently offers the Focus and C-Max with a Flex Fuel option in 11 European countries including the UK.
