Most new cars on sale today prove that passenger vehicles are better than ever. Touted as safer, faster and more fuel efficient, they also boast incredible levels of technology, while offering much higher reliability rates than their predecessors. But for some manufacturers, getting to this point may not have been without a few bumps in the road. When an automaker releases a turkey, the public is usually the first to point it out, pointing out a car’s flaws, weaknesses, and bad points. These vehicles generally become resounding sales failures, something Lincoln learned with the terrible Blackwood station wagon, a vehicle…
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Gail India Ltd. is looking to buy a stake in a US liquefied natural gas export facility amid a broader global effort to secure supplies to meet growing demand for the fuel. The company expressed its interest in acquiring up to 26% equity in an existing LNG plant or a proposed facility that will be operational by 2027, according to a document posted on its website. US LNG project developers can submit a bid to Gail. Gail is also interested in getting 1 million tonnes of LNG per year from the facility for 15 years starting in 2026, according to…
Mate, the darling of Indiegogo that burst onto the scene in 2016 with a cheap and fun folding electric bike, has just shown off a working prototype of its first electric cargo bike. The Mate SUV, as it’s called, is aimed at families looking to replace a car, something that’s not only possible, but preferred in bike-friendly cities like Copenhagen, where Mate was founded. Electric cargo bikes aren’t cheap, unless you compare the price to a car. AAA now nails the average annual cost to own and operate a car at more than $10,000 per year in the US. These…
Aquametro Oil & Marine Solutions Posted on February 16, 2023 4:06 pm by The Maritime Executive In this first project with BSM Cruise Services, Aquametro Oil & Marine has delivered its fuel performance system as well as CONTOIL® fuel meters for the Ambience cruise. The Ambience is the first cruise ship of Ambassador Cruise Line, a newly created British cruise line. BSM Cruise Services took over the management of the cruise ship in 2021. To meet the latest environmental standards, the ship underwent an extensive renovation. Using AOM’s fuel performance system, fuel consumption can be measured to determine periods…
Spending on new cars in Russia to fall by 52% in 2022 – AutostatUsed cars accounted for almost 75% of all cars sold in 2022New car sales down with lower production, higher pricesThis content was produced in Russia, where coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine is restricted by lawMOSCOW, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Spending on new cars in Russia more than halved last year as the auto industry felt the full force of Western sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine, with production falling, prices rising and buyers switching to cheaper used models.While analysts continue to debate the overall effectiveness…
Thinking of buying the Honda CR-V or Nissan Rogue? Both compact crossover SUVs have several positive attributes. However, the 2023 Honda CR-V has one big advantage over the 2023 Nissan Rogue: a powerful and efficient hybrid model. Unlike the 2023 Nissan Rogue, the 2023 Honda CR-V offers a hybrid model 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid | hondaThe 2023 Honda CR-V received a complete redesign for the new model year. A big part of the redesign is an improved hybrid powertrain. Hybrids are more common for the compact crossover segment, and the CR-V is one of the best. The hybrid powertrain combines…
Zephyr Energy has well prepared the 36-2 LNW-CC state at its flagship project in the Paradox Basin, Utah, USA for production. In mid-January, the well crossed a major natural fracture network in the Cane Creek Reservoir that caused a significant inflow of hydrocarbons into the well. This influx was safely managed and controlled, subsequently allowing an additional 132 feet of drilling into the fractured and productive Cane Creek reservoir, at which point the company elected to run casing production at the total depth of the well. Operations to run 7-inch production casing were successful, the company reported in its recent…
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. – An unmarked Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office unit with a police dog and a firearm inside was stolen in Metairie Thursday night.According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the unmarked police unit is a black 2014 Ford Explorer. It was stolen around 6pm near the intersection of West Esplanade and Severn in Metairie.A JPSO spokesman confirmed that a police K-9 and a firearm were inside the car.The K-9 officer and the SUV were found later that night, according to JPSO. Click here to report a bug.► Get breaking news from your neighborhood right by downloading the new…
SAINT ANTHONY – If you’re in the market for a new car this year, Consumer Reports’ top picks may steer you toward a hybrid or EV. Seven of its top 10 are hybrids or all-electric.To find the best vehicles of 2023, Consumer Reports experts drove hundreds of thousands of miles on more than 200 vehicles and sorted through reams of data from more than 50 tests that include safety and real-world owner experiences related to reliability and owner satisfaction”Simply put, these are vehicles that stand out in their respective categories,” said Jennifer Stockburger of Consumer Reports. “Our ‘Top Picks’ must…
Aquametro Oil & Marine Solutions Posted on February 16, 2023 4:06 pm by The Maritime Executive In this first project with BSM Cruise Services, Aquametro Oil & Marine has delivered its fuel performance system as well as CONTOIL® fuel meters for the Ambience cruise. The Ambience is the first cruise ship of Ambassador Cruise Line, a newly created British cruise line. BSM Cruise Services took over the management of the cruise ship in 2021. To meet the latest environmental standards, the ship underwent an extensive renovation. Using AOM’s fuel performance system, fuel consumption can be measured to determine periods…