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America Tops World Gas Producer Rankings

October 24, 2013

Almost by stealth, the good old US of A has become the world’s top producer of natural gas replacing Russia. According to a report by Kevin Logan of HSBC, this occurred in 2011, an event therefore missed by most of us. In the same article, Logan is predicting that by 2020, the US should become a net exporter of gas and perhaps even oil. This data came from the US Energy Information Agency which was then followed by last month’s announcement that China has now become the holder of the perhaps unwelcome status of world’s largest oil importer.

X-1R On The Road To Myanmar

October 23, 2013

Myanmar is opening up. You would have to be living under a rock to not know this. Back in 1962, the country became a 1 party state after an army-led coupe d’etat took the reins of power and installed the Union Revolutionary Council as the single allowed political party.

Malaysians vs Singaporeans: Who’s Worse Off?

October 22, 2013

Malaysia is located just above the country that has one of most expensive properties prices and earns one of the top per capita incomes in the world. Malaysians always hear complaints from Singaporeans about how expensive it is for them to own a car, even though these same people are enjoying household incomes of USD7000 to USD9000.

Hybrids and Electric Vehicles: Money Savers Or Leeches?

October 22, 2013

he debate between automakers and environmentalists on whether hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) are truly eco friendly or simply delaying the inevitable continues. But lets just say we forget about the environmental factors for a few seconds, and consider a hybrid or EV simply because of the potential cost saving from fuel reduction or elimination. If you are more concerned about the situation in your bank account rather than the condition of our earth, is a hybrid or an EV the vehicle for you?

A New Mini, Electrify Me!

October 21, 2013

Mini is set to launch the all new variant of the iconic brand and has announced that there will be some form of plug-in electric or at least hybrid version available. Whilst no real details of the electric version were forthcoming from Peter Schwarzenbauer, BMW’s Board Member in charge of Mini, it is obvious that BMW is thinking for the next generation which will utilise an ecofriendly 3 cylinder engine in some of the models.