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French magazine calculates the real savings using low-rolling resistance tires
Every time an automaker announces a green signature label, one of the factory-installed features to reduce fuel consumption is probably low-rolling resistance tires. French magazine Autoplus did a test drive on a regular car, to see how much fuel these tires save. The magazine wanted to run the test because France is considering adopting a bonus/malus system on these tires for 2010, whereby tires that save fuel would get a tax exemption. For the challenge, Autoplus got two Peugeot 308s, one fueled by gasoline and the other fueled by diesel, ... Read more →
What to do with used tires? Use them as fuel! Xavier Navarro
Finding some use for old tires is quite a problem. While some have found quite interesting DIY solutions, not all of us are that gifted. So it's a good thing that, besides using them for things such ...
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French magazine calculates the real savings using low-rolling resistance tires 1 year ago on Autoblog Green
Every time an automaker announces a green signature label, one of the factory-installed features to reduce fuel consumption is probably low-rolling resistance tires. French magazine Autoplus did a test drive on a regular car, to see how much fuel these tires save. The magazine wanted to run the ...
What to do with used tires? Use them as fuel! 1 year ago on Autoblog Green
Finding some use for old tires is quite a problem. While some have found quite interesting DIY solutions, not all of us are that gifted. So it's a good thing that, besides using them for things such as sidewalks, pavements, basketball courts or even asphalt, they can be used as fuel. Currently, the ...
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