The role of e-fuels in decarbonising transport
Rapid deployment of low-emission fuels during this decade will be crucial to accelerate the decarbonisation of the transport sector. Significant electrification opportunities are available for the road
Fuel Efficiency
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Take a walk, save on bills
Steady rise in fuel prices seems here to stay and each price rise is bound to have an impact on monthly budgets. With petrol becoming dearer by a steep Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3, auto experts say that simple changes in driving habits and minor alterations in lifestyle can ensure the hike does not hit as bad.
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In the net
Fuel economy: turf war or guerrilla ambush It can get as bad as not having any money left to buy oil. Increased oil demand from rapidly growing cars can make it worse. Yet there is no sign of official agreement on who must take the lead to draft fuel economy regulations for cars to get more miles out of a litre of fuel burnt. When the push for these regulations came about two years ago from
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Save fuel, save money campaign launched
MUMBAI: "Energy is linked with the economic progress of the country and our own aspirations in life. One sixth of the world's population lives in India, but their energy demands are far from met.'' That is what Dr Anil Kakodkar, chairman of the Atomic Research Commission, said as he launched a nationwide awareness campaign on the need to conserve fuel.
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Saving precious black gold
SAVING FOR TOMORROW | Despite the recent drop in prices there is need to conserve fuel. TOI brings some simple tips ranging from maintaining the engine to buying petrol that can help you save fuel and increase the efficiency of your vehicle at the same time. So, being smart can also save you money TIMES NEWS NETWORK
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Air India saved Rs 46 cr by implementing fuel efficiency progs
NEW DELHI: Striving to become a 'green airline', Air India today said it has made savings of over Rs 46 crore in six months till this February by implementing several measures to enhance fuel efficiency.
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Retail re-entry: RIL plans to cover entire fuel value chain
Works on aggressive moves in downstream segment. Kalpana Pathak / Mumbai April 24, 2009, 0:26 IST Reliance Industries
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New cooking fuel is here
NEW DELHI: Chennai-based Precise Industries launched Gloa Gas in the Capital this past week to provide customers across the country an innovative cooking gas fuel at an economic price.
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Fuel economy standards for cars get PMO green signal
New Delhi: The government has finally decided to implement auto fuel economy standards. After a year of wrangling between the heavy industries, surface transport and power ministries, the PMO has decided that the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will formulate the norms and notify them under the Energy Conservation Act while the surface transport ministry will ensure its implementation.
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Optimization of injection timing and pressure of stationary C.I. engine operated on pre-heated Karanj-diesel blend
Property changes associated with differences in chemical structure between vegetable oil and petroleum based diesel fuel may ask for change in the engine operating parameters such as injection timing, injection pressure etc. These operating parameter changes can cause difference in performance and exhaust emissions than the optimized settings chosen by the engine manufacturer.
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U.S. Awards $600 Mln In Car Battery Grants
Companies working with Ford Motor Co (F.N), Chrysler Group and General Motors Corp [GM.UL] received more than $600 million on Wednesday to further development of batteries for hybrids and electric cars. The awards were part of $2.4 billion in grants being announced by the Obama administration as part of its "green" economy vision and efforts to enhance U.S. energy independence.