Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion and GM’s Hy-Wire Sustainable Development is a fashionable catchphrase these days. While it may be in the vocabulary only of some, it is certainly an action phrase as far as General Motors (GM) is concerned. Despite there being millions of vehicles on the road, these belong to only 12 per cent of […]
Diesel’s day is here. Or at least, it should be, given how far modern diesel-powered cars have come. The Highway investigates… FORGET THE SMOKY, clattering diesel engines you encounter in taxis and lorries. The woeful clamour and sooty flatulence they emit are completely unnecessary in today’s world, for the fact is that a modern, well-tuned […]
Imagine being able to extend your car’s fuel range by another 200 to 250km while being kinder to the environment, enjoying a generous rebate from the government and lowering your overall fuel bill. Then top off this tall order with a purchase price of a new car that’s more affordable than the standard model. Since […]
Aussie biodiesel company, Natural Fuel, has broken ground for a new facility at Singapore’s Jurong Island, that will become the world’s largest biodiesel plant. The US $130 million refinery will produce ‘green’ diesel from rape seed and is expected to produce 700 million litres of biodiesel a year. While in the future it is hoped […]
The National Environment Agency (NEA) will be showcasing various exhibits at its “Friendly Environment, Environment Friendly” cluster between 15 Nov to 19 Nov at the Toa Payoh HDB Hub Mall. At the same time their free reusable shopping bags with recycling and environmental messages will be given to visitors while stocks last during the 5-day […]
Our little island city state has been chosen to be one of five cities in the world that will be trial testing six hydrogen powered Fuel-cell Mercedes-Benz A-class cars. The prototype A-classes will arrive in May and will be distributed among six companies: the National Environment Agency, the Conrad Centennial hotel, Michelin Asia Pacific, Lufthansa, […]
Road deaths… a global epidemic. Seven-time Formula One World Champion, Michael Schumacher, endorses and advocates it. Nobel Peace Prize winner, Desmond Tutu, has called on the world community to work together on it. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank have issued a world report to promote it. The ‘It’ topic of 2007 […]
What should you do in the event of an accident? Shock suffered by the driver involved in an accident often results in confusion. This could lead to a state of mind wherein you are not sure what you are supposed to do next. Here are some important tips to keep in mind: Stop your vehicle […]
The most important skill of any good driver is possessing and showing the correct attitude behind the wheel. Do not be discouraged by what men generally say about women being poor drivers. There are probably as many male drivers who are equally hesitant on the roads. If you are one of the growing numbers of […]
According to recent Traffic Police statistics, the top two causes of accidents were attributed to motorists failing to keep a proper lookout and failing to have proper control of vehicle. We offer some tips to drivers for a safer journey: Be Aware Of Your Vehicle A driver needs to be familiar with the controls and […]
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