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Diesel and gasoline. Apetro appreciates the inclusion of fuel and taxes – O Jornal Económico

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The Portuguese Association of Petroleum Companies (Apetro) links the current level of fuel prices, higher than in 2008, even if the price of oil is lower, due to the inclusion of fuel and the tax burden.

“There is a lot of speculation as to why, with the price of oil and petroleum products well below the 2008 peak, the pump selling prices are higher than during that period,” said a note sent by Apetro this Friday.

In the same note, the association presents two graphs detailing prices for the weeks of July 7, 2008 and June 28, 2021, concluding that “the explanation for the price increase lies in the additional cost of biofuel inclusion and, above all, in the cost of biofuels. tax burden ”(ISP – Tax on petroleum products and VAT – Value added tax).

Apetro data show that during the period under review, petrol cost € 1.517 in 2008 and € 1.652 in 2021, with the price falling and taxes increasing, as well as the costs of switching fuel.

Diesel has a similar behavior, with an average price of € 1,419 in 2008 and € 1,448 in 2021, but with more significant price reductions and higher tax and cost increases with fuel included.

Plain petrol 95 and petrol prices rose 1.2% and 2% in May to 1,639 and 1,441 euros per liter, respectively, the Energy Regulatory Authority (ERSE) reported on June 25.

According to the May 2021 LPG Fuel Market Bulletin issued by the energy regulator, the average selling price (PVP) of diesel fuel was in line with the international market, recording an increase of “2% over the previous month”, “Gasoline rose 1 , 2% for the same period. “

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Last year, ERSE enforced invoices at petrol stations detailing the fees and taxes levied, the additional costs of using biofuels, and discounts.

The ERSE regulation sought to improve consumer information in a “clear, objective and adequate manner” by detailing information on total price, fees and taxes, additional transport costs, and even shipping costs.

A diploma setting an increase in the target for the inclusion of biofuels to 11% in fuels for consumption in the national territory in 2021 was published in the Diário da República on 20 January and took effect the next day.

According to the diploma, the developers [de biocombustíveis] they have a responsibility to contribute to the achievement of the incorporation targets ”, which were set at 11% this year.

An official source from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Action told Lusa in December that the biofuel introduction target for 2021 will be 11%, up from 10% in 2020, with the contribution remaining at 0.5%. Advanced biofuels made from waste and other raw materials are considered more environmentally sustainable.

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Everything has been delivered. 10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

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Everything has been delivered.  10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

OAll Bugatti Centodieci have been delivered, the Molsheim-based brand said on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo received the number 07 in October this year. and Bugatti has now revealed that the latest unit – #10 – is already in the possession of its owner.

“The Centodieci combines all the values ​​of the Bugatti brand in an extraordinary package: rarity, innovation, heritage, craftsmanship and unrivaled performance. The production batch of 10 units was so in demand by our customers that it was sold before the Centodieci. was even officially presented,” said Christophe Piochon, president of Bugatti.

This latest example is finished in Quartz White with carbon fiber trim on the bottom and matte grilles. The brake calipers are painted in Light Blue Sport, as is the logo on the rear that refers to the EB110, the iconic Bugatti model that inspired this Centodieci. Inside, the predominant color is also blue, as you can see in the images above.

This block is powered by the same block as the other nine instances. The 8.0-liter W16 with four turbines is capable of developing 1600 hp. In terms of performance, this allows the Centodieci to hit 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 380 km/h.

Recall that each unit costs the owners eight million euros before taxes.

Read also: We already know when the Bugatti Centodieci fell into the hands of Ronaldo.

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The first Dacia hybrid. “The cheapest hybrid family on the market”

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The first Dacia hybrid.  "The cheapest hybrid family on the market"

BUT Dacia revealed this Monday that the hybrid engine has been available since March on the Jogger, the Romanian brand’s model known to be available with a seven-seat variant.

The Jogger Hybrid 140, Dacia’s first hybrid, will hit dealerships in March, but customers can expect and order it as early as January.

The price has been revealed by Dacia and since it’s only available in the seven-seater SL Extreme, it starts at €28,800. The brand claims it is “the most affordable hybrid family car on the market.”

Available in six existing colors to celebrate the launch of this hybrid, there will be a slate gray version, as you can see in the images above.

Equipped with a 1.6 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 90 hp, the Jogger is also powered by two electric motors (a 50 hp engine and a high-voltage starter-generator). The total power is 140 horsepower. The electric transmission is automatic, four-speed, connected to an internal combustion engine, and two speeds are connected to an electric motor. This combined technology was possible, according to Dacia, only due to the lack of clutch.

Combined with the energy recovery levels of the 1.2kWh (230V) battery pack and the efficiency of the automatic transmission, regenerative braking delivers all-electric traction on 80% of urban journeys and saves up to 40% of fuel compared to a combustion engine vehicle.

Read also: Dual-fuel Dacia Jogger Eco-G. We tried 5 seater and LPG…

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See how Tesla tests its electric Semi truck in the worst-case scenarios

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Tesla Semi camião elétrico testes

Tesla has finally been able to bring its long-awaited Semi to market. This electric truck promises to revolutionize transportation and bring all the unique characteristics of this type of electric vehicle to this class of vehicles.

Now that the first units have been delivered, there is hope that they will finally be mass-produced and reach more transport companies. With so many promises to be kept, a new video is now emerging showing Tesla testing its Semi truck under worst-case scenarios.


Tesla Semi is already on the market

Like all Tesla electric vehicles, Semi follows the same line of creating a unique design associated with a platform with the most modern technology available. The proof is in what was presented to the public and surprised most people.

To prove the quality of this new proposal, Tesla published in your LinkedIn account new video. In it, he reveals some of the testing he's done to determine the strength and quality of the Semi's design and its (potential) durability.

Tests to prove its durability

It has been revealed that the Tesla electric truck is subjected to numerous tests and its application in the worst scenarios that drivers may face. It doesn't stop at the ruggedness of the Semi's designs, but goes further and focuses on the motors and batteries themselves.

This is the proof that many have been waiting for to ensure that this new proposal is not limited to a lot of autonomy. Its resistance is great and will provide greater durability, further enhancing the Semi's value and performance.

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high quality electric truck

Tesla has already showcased the Semi's quality with a video showing its truck driving roughly 500 miles on just one charge. The big news here is that he managed to make this long journey with a maximum load of about 37 tons.

Now Tesla remains to widely place the Semi on the market. At the moment, only a few companies have access to this new product, with a very long list of pending deliveries, who want to start mass-using this electric truck offering.

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