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  Real MPG challenge: How far will the Range Rover Evoque go on a single tank of fuel? 22 Jun 2016 (News)
  How far will a car realistically go on a full tank of fuel? Regular readers will know we’re convinced it isn’t as far as manufacturers lead to you believe in their advertising. Our Real MPG database has
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  Top 10 Real MPG vans and pick-ups 2015 5 Jun 2017 (News)
  Overstated fuel economy figures are a real problem, leaving thousands of van drivers out of pocket every week. That why we launched Real MPG – a tool that lets drivers submit how many miles their vans actually do
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  Sainsbury’s announces 5p fuel price cut 29 Sep 2014 (News)
  .  Avishai Moor, Sainsbury’s Head of Fuel, said: "We always aim to offer our customers the very best value on everything we sell and our latest drop means that millions of motorists across the UK can save money when they fill up with Sainsbury’s.”
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  KIA Develops 3 Alternative Ways to Go Green 28 Oct 2011 (News)
  Towards the end of 2010, Kia was one of seven manufacturers to sign an agreement to make hydrogen fuel-cell (FCEV) vehicles commercially available by the middle of this decade. The car that is regarded as a panacea for a zero-emissions future - one that can make its own electricity
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  Fuel costs 'should be kept constant' 27 Jul 2009 (News)
  of British Drivers has suggested the government should adopt a flexible approach to fuel duty. It explained that when the price of oil is high, the country's leaders could keep the cost of petrol and diesel relatively constant by reducing its statutory charges. The group stated this kind
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  Toyota and Kenworth prove that Hydrogen Fuel Cells can power heavy duty electric trucks. 23 Apr 2019 (News)
  of Toyota’s original Project Portal proof-of-concept machines that have pioneered the use of hydrogen fuel cell technology for cleaner transportation of cargo. The new truck provides better packaging and an estimated driving range of more than 300 miles on a tank of fuel – double that of typical drayage
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  Company car tax: Is my employer right to put tracking equipment in my company car? 24 Aug 2011 (News)
  of calculating more effective utilisation of vans and trucks, but with more sophisticated equipment it has become possible to monitor much more than routes and position. As well as recording fuel consumption the equipment can also detect harsh manoeuvres (acceleration, braking
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  Peugeot launches new car purchase scheme 30 Jun 2010 (News)
  Peugeot has launched a unique new ownership scheme called Just Add Fuel - a programme that covers all the major motoring costs in one single monthly payment. It means that driver's only have to worry about paying for fuel and also gives them the opportunity to drive a new car every
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  Peugeot 308 Manages Nearly 90mpg 5 Mar 2010 (News)
  . Coinciding with the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Peugeot ECO CUP was designed to see if four different standard Peugeot HDi diesel models in the hands of everyday drivers could deliver fuel economy to match or beat the official government fuel economy figures. The result? They were not so much matched
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  Fuel prices continue to surge as pound plummets 2 Nov 2016 (News)
  A combination of the weak pound and rising oil prices have contributed to average fuel prices rising at the fastest rate in four years. As a result petrol prices now stand at 116.7 pence-per-litre, while diesel has risen to 118.6p. Data from the RAC
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  New ‘fuel saving’ catalytic converter developed 28 Jan 2014 (News)
  Imperial College London has developed a new catalytic converter that can save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions. The new device is smaller, lighter and cheaper than current catalytic converters and uses up to 80 per cent less rare metals.   A catalytic
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  Company car drivers should be 'freed from excessive tax burdens' 18 Jun 2010 (News)
  in Benefit in Kind car tax compared to a petrol-engined car with the same CO2 emissions. The SMMT says dropping the surcharge would promote cleaner, more economical cars to company car drivers who might otherwise avoid a diesel-engined car because of the extra cost in company car tax. Fuel
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  ASDA and Tesco provide some Christmas cheer with cut in fuel prices 17 Dec 2013 (News)
  Motorists visiting ASDA and Tesco this Christmas will get some extra seasonal cheer after both supermarkets announced a drop in fuel prices. The changes come into effect on 17 December and will see motorists pay no more than 126.7p per litre for unleaded and 134.7p per
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  New Tesco fuel offer cuts 10p off a litre 30 Jan 2012 (News)
  Tesco’s latest offer to entice buyers into their stores offers 10p off every litre of fuel if you spend £60 or more in store, meaning a saving of around £4-£5 off the average cost of filling up from empty. There are some exclusions on what you can buy
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  Diesel drivers urged to protect their warranties 26 Mar 2009 (News)
  Motorists with diesel vehicles could invalidate their warranties by using a certain type of fuel, it has been claimed. Clean Green Cars warned that B30 - which is currently sold at 113 Morrisons' garages in the UK - has not received universal approval from manufacturers
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  Fiat 'improves fuel efficiency of 500' 9 Feb 2009 (News)
  of the model can expect to make fuel savings of up to 12 per cent, compared with the original edition. Managing director Andrew Humberstone said: "This is an important development for the 500 as it will help to make what is already a fuel-efficient, value-for-money car an even greater
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  Mazda2 diesel 'could save you cash' 15 Oct 2008 (News)
  People looking for car buying advice may be interested to hear the Mazda2 diesel was found to be the second most fuel efficient vehicle in the recent ALD Automotive/Total Excellium Fleet World MPG Marathon. The event - which
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  UK unlikely to impose US-style fines over misleading fuel consumption figures 11 Dec 2014 (News)
  The body representing car manufacturers in the UK has cast doubt that US-style fines could be imposed if fuel consumption figures are claimed to be inaccurate. Hyundai and Kia have been fined in the US after they declared errors were made in recording fuel economy data
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  Toyota Hilux Reaches South Pole 24 Dec 2010 (News)
    Four Hilux travel over 4,600 km across Antarctica with temperature down to minus 56°C and altitude of 3,400 m. Lower fuel consumption and higher average speed than any
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  KIA Launches LPG Hybrid 25 Mar 2009 (News)
  . The Eco Dynamics brand was unveiled at Kia Motors' domestic sales headquarters in Apkujeong-dong, Seoul, along with the company's blueprint for developing low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles. The new brand communicates Kia's unique strategy and vision for vehicles with a reduced