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Tuesday, June 24, 2008 |
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What a gas
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Some alternative sources of fuel carmakers are
presently using for their vehicles, and some they are looking into
for the future
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THE days of cheap gas are over. Experts say that
unlike in the supply-driven oil crisis of the early ’70s that
raised global fuel prices, the present stratospheric hike is
demand-driven, where the economic growth in China and India results
in an unprecedented huge demand for oil, jacking up fuel prices in
the process. This means that unlike most significant fuel price
hikes in the past that were temporary—leveling off after a certain
period when supply stabilizes—the present increases are most
likely to be permanent.
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O T H E R R E P O R T S
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Isuzu starts fuel efficiency
campaign for families
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ISUZU Phils. Corp. (IPC) bared it has launched a five-month series
of activities that aims to emphasize its superiority in
fuel-efficient diesel-powered vehicles. The new campaign is called
the Isuzu Family Challenge.
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Honda unveils new compact minivan in Japan
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TOKYO: Honda Motor Co. Ltd. announced recently it has begun sales of
a new compact minivan here. Called Freed, the new model fuses an
easy-to-use and spacious cabin with stylish design, the carmaker
said.
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GREEN NEWS
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VW head says future belongs to electric cars
FRANKFURT: The future belongs to electric cars
because of high fuel prices and environmental considerations, the
head of the biggest European carmaker, VW, said on June 16.
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HARDTOP
By Vernon B. Sarne
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Six gears are better
than five
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FOR some cars, the selling point is exterior styling; think
Mitsubishi Lancer. For others, it’s the pricing—consider the Kia
Picanto. There are those whose deal-clincher is the engine, like the
Honda Accord V6. Or spaciousness, as in the case of the Toyota Hiace
Super Grandia. Or handling, as vaunted by the BMW 3 Series.
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