Comment -
Fuel
cost creep is flowing from the rising oil price, although with a lesser
impact thanks to the stronger rand. The good news is that according to
the experts, due to consumption still lagging behind the heights of the
last couple of years, there is little support for a price spike like we
saw in 2008.....
Out
of the Spout -
Comments on some of the highlights from
the recent Oil & Gas Africa conference that took place in Cape Town
during March this year. Several speakers focused on growing exploration
for oil and gas around the West and East coasts of the region where
finds have already been made, some with commercial potential. Sasol also
showcased its amazing achievements by refining the original
Fischer-Tropsch technology and its recognition as the most up to speed
CTL and GTL producer in the world.
Memories
of the Future -
Scania SA is making strides in knocking
back emissions and improving fuel consumption with the launch of its
Euro 4 powered R420 chassis. Scania gives a basic answer as to why it
favours the EGR solution to meeting Euro 4 and Euro 5 standards.
Eco-drivers
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SAPIA goes green in partnership with the
City of Cape Town and the Provincial Government of the Western Cape as
part of the green goal 2010 FIFA world cup greening programme. The
driver education programme focuses on more responsible, considerate and
safer driving to improve the carbon foot print and use less fuel.
Tips
with a difference -
FuelWatch presses on with its commitment
to explore the benefits of improving transport productivity and
efficiency as the better way to get more out of the fuel you pay for.
Trends
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Visuals and comments on the latest
developments in respect of fuel price movements and the impact on
operating and other transport costs
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