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UK to Slow the Adoption of Biofuels
Jul 8th
The UK will continue to expand the use of biofuels in petrol and diesel for transport, but at a slower rate amid fears they raise food prices and harm the environment, the transport secretary has said.
Ruth Kelly told the Commons that Britain needed to press ahead with biofuels because the technology could still prove beneficial. But she said the government would slow down their introduction.
Tesla Roadster Arrives!
Mar 17th
Well after a long time in development, the Tesla Roadster has finally entered full-scale production! As of today, 17th March, new Tesla Roadsters will be rolling off the production line and Tesla Motors hope to ramp up production gradually to a point where they will be producing around 100 vehicles per month by early next year.
A Green Budget?
Mar 11th
It is anticipated that the chancellor Alistair Darling will on Wednesday use his first Budget to raise “green” taxes.
In a costly concession, he is expected to announce that a 2p rise in fuel duties will be delayed by six months to avoid angering motorists, who are bearing the cost of rising oil prices.
But is this being done for the right reasons or are the Government just trying to grab more of our money?! I’m all for taxing car users more, but let’s hope the Government will put the extra revenue to a good cause!