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Tuesday, 5 August 2008
Many people have a misconception that premium gasoline is better than regular gasoline. But that’s only a costly misconception. The effectiveness of gasoline is judged on the octane ratings, defined as a measure of its knocking resistance. This rating checks the condition when fuel is burnt uncontrollably in the combustion chamber of the car engine. Knocking leads to engine damage. Regular gasoline has an octane rating of about 87 whereas premium gasoline has a rating of 93. The higher the octane rating, the more resistance fuel provides. Using premium oil does not do any good in terms of performance or effectiveness. It’s only the price that misguides the car owners. Most of the Indian car engines operate well on regular gas and even engines recommended to use premium engines can run fine on regular gas. So, where does the need of premium gas come? No one would like to increase expenditure of fuel during this era of fuel prices hike and inflation. There are some engines that require high compression ratio and can work only with premium gas. Labels: Fuel economy, Fuel-efficient-Car, Fuel-Prices
Monday, 9 June 2008
In India, buying a car sans a fuel efficiency rating is common. Car manufacturers do not provide the actual statistics of car mileage. The lid on fuel efficiency was recently blown when it was revealed after a study that new cars (post year 2000 models) give lesser mileage than older car models.
The Indian bureau of energy efficiency has begun the process of setting up mandatory fuel standards for cars in India. It wants car manufacturers to pass the verification tests and get a certification before their cars reach the buyer. The bureau will issue fuel efficiency labels for every car model. The process is likely to take shape by the end of this year. No more needless waste of time trying to get necessary fuel economy information of cars.
Labels: car buying, Fuel economy, Fuel efficiency
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
If the new government norm on fuel efficiency is introduced, 60% of the Indian cars including small cars, SUVs, and luxury cars being sold in showrooms will never see Indian roads. As per new standards, most of these cars consume a lot of fuel and are pretty low on mileage. It’s high time that these fancy sets of wheels got fancy numbers for fuel economy.
Only 40% of the car models today qualify. None of the SUVs meet the new fuel efficiency norms and aren’t suitable to off-roading anywhere in India. If enforced, the new norm will bring the current car bonanza to an abrupt end. To discourage low fuel efficiency cars, the US government has levied a gas guzzler tax on such models. Though not exactly same, this is something on similar lines from the Indian government. We don’t know when the new norm will be enforced but this news should get all car manufacturers working feverishly on newer engines and technologies. Labels: Fuel economy, fuel efficiency norms, Indian cars, luxury cars, SUVs
Friday, 14 March 2008
If the new government norm on fuel efficiency is introduced, 60% of the cars being sold in showrooms will never see Indian roads. As per new standards, most of these cars consume a lot of fuel and are pretty low on mileage. It’s high time that these fancy sets of wheels got fancy numbers for fuel economy.
Only 40% of the car models today qualify. None of the SUVs meet the new fuel efficiency norms and aren’t suitable to off-roading anywhere in India. If enforced, the new norm will bring the current car bonanza to an abrupt end.
To discourage low fuel efficiency cars, the US government has levied a gas guzzler tax on such models. Though not exactly same, this is something on similar lines from the Indian government. We don’t know when the new norm will be enforced but this news should get all car manufacturers working feverishly on newer engines and technologies. Labels: Fuel economy, Indian cars, Indian Government
Thursday, 28 February 2008
I give the Hyundai i10 a ‘perfect 10’ score when it comes to mileage. It gives 16 kmpl even with the AC on. It’s impressive because other small cars like Maruti WagonR and Hyundai Santro Xing manage to give just 15-16 kmpl without even having the AC on. Looks like Hyundai has planned ahead for the hot summer in India with this new car. I think this could be a good selling point for the car in the coming few months. I also find that the car has just the right comfort that one would expect for its segment. It also comes in some magnificent colours that only Hyundai offers. It’s a car that one can take on enjoyable long drives without worrying too much about re-fuelling.
Submitted by Jaggesh Labels: Car market competition, Fuel economy, Hyundai, small cars
Friday, 15 February 2008
The stuff inside the secret bag is out? Now the car and two-wheeler manufacturers will reveal data on fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to the government. Good news indeed! The manufacturing industry has agreed to share the data after a third round of meetings, but a major newspaper today revealed that if the automotive industry is unable to share the data, then the government will find their own ways to recover such data from the market and agencies like the Indian Institute of Petroleum. I am happy to see such firm decisions by Indian government to combat environmental pollution. As they always say, better late than never! Labels: Environment friendly car, Fuel economy, Hybrid technology
Friday, 1 February 2008
In a recent newspaper report it was stated that car emissions will be lowest when driven at the speed of 50- 60 km/h. This also helps maintain fuel efficiency. I tried to see if this theory is true or just an urban myth with my Honda City. So I filled my usual amount of gas and made a note of the miles status. The gas lasted me for two days more than usual!
I would advise other car people to also follow this speed limit rule, coz it definitely worked for me. Plus, apparently, this also helps reduce pollution. If you don’t believe me then try it out on your car. I’ll eat my hat if it doesn’t work (of course that is if you can find me!) Article Submitted by Ashish Labels: Fuel economy, Highway speed, Honda City
Friday, 28 December 2007
There’s a car galore on Indian roads today. Cars have become more of a necessity than luxury and car makers have rightly identified this. One cannot forget that cars run on fossil fuels and the world is fast running out of stock for these. For decades big players in the auto segment have researched an alternative to this and have made considerable progress. It’s high time the Indian government took steps to provide incentives to energy efficient cars. According to recent news, in the next 20 years, Indian oil consumption will rise to three times the current figure of 500 million tonnes (mt). With a forecast as ugly as this, the country could find it difficult to meet the needs unless some measures are taken right away. Global warming issues have already forced many developed countries to tackle the crisis immediately. Many have already started promoting fuel efficient cars heavily and are also offering attractive incentives to car makers in this regard. The government needs to set up clear guidelines for the sale of newer and cleaner technology. This will go a long way in leaving a greener tomorrow for coming generations. A first step in this direction would be if older fuel guzzling vehicles are done away with entirely. With cars, attracting the hybrids and the electrics would be a priority for now. Article submitted by Satish RajaramLabels: Fuel economy, Global Warming, Hybrids, Indian Government
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
Diesel does give a better fuel economy. But, at what cost! According to a study, diesel is the main culprit in polluting the environment. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and Pune-based Automotive Research Association of India have shown exactly that. They say that even Euro II-compliant diesel cars spew 7.5 times more toxic emissions than the petrol cars. Diesel-emission is already very high in the cities, especially in Delhi. It is a matter of grave concern that the monthly levels of tiny particulates are increasing rapidly. An increasing number of patients afflicted with asthma, lung diseases and bronchitis is a proof enough to warrant an immediate action. It is an open secret that a long-term exposure to this type of pollution can cause lung cancer. If not checked in time, the pollution can cripple our future. In a time when more than half of Indian cities have reached critical levels of air pollution, the popularity of diesel cars is increasing leaps and bounds. They account for nearly 30 per cent of the new car sales. This share is tipped to increase to 50 per cent by 2010. Labels: Automotive Reseach Association, Diesel cars, Diesel emission, Fuel economy, Indian cities, Pollution
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