Tag: fuel

Cars that park themselves and automatically convoy with other cars could reduce congestion and emissions.

Several automakers are developing technology to let cars drive themselves, mainly as a way to make driving more convenient and improve safety. But it could also significantly reduce gasoline consumption, says Nady Boules, the director of GM's Electrical and Controls Integration Lab.

United Continental Holdings the largest airline in the world slipped to a $213 million loss in the first quarter as fuel costs soared.
A 26.5 per cent rise in the cost of fuel taking the total to $2.67 billion offset a 10.8 per cent increase in revenue, largely generated through price increases.

Researchers are using aluminum and frozen water to make a propellant that could allow rockets to refuel on the moon or even Mars.

Last week researchers from Purdue and Penn State University launched a rocket that uses an unconventional propellant: aluminum-ice. The fuel mix, dubbed ALICE, is made of nano-aluminum powder and frozen water, and gets its thrust from the chemical reaction between the ingredients. The propellant is environmentally friendly, and it could perhaps allow spacecraft to refuel at locations like the moon, where water has been discovered.

Heating and fuel bills rocket in the coldest months, as thermostats are turned up and millions of poorly insulated and ill-equipped houses leak energy.

Recent increases in gas and electricity prices mean that many people are about to receive their largest ever bills.

In response to rising fuel prices, and the prospect of enduring a chilly winter, Valliant, Europe's number one boiler manufacturer's heating expert Nancy Jonsson, offers her top tips for saving money