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First round
David Goffin, Belgium, bt Andreas Seppi, Italy, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4
Philipp Kohlschreiber, Germany Neil Walker Jersey , bt Jerzy Janowicz, Poland, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3
6-John Isner, United States, bt Ernests Gulbis, Latvia, 6-3 Mookie Wilson Jersey , 6-4
Dusan Lajovic, Serbia, bt Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukraine, 6-4, 2-0, retired
5-Richard Gasquet, France, bt Jiri Vesely Mike Piazza Jersey , Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), 6-4
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Give Driving the ‘Green’ Light Published: 24.10.2008 | Author: dcollins | Category: Cars
Despite being the main mode of transport for many people, cars are often cited by environmentalists as a primary contributor to climate change; with around 30 million cars on the road in the UK, they may have a point. However, while the price of fuel also spirals ever upwards, there’s no need to ditch our four-wheeled friends altogether in order to have a positive impact on the environment and our wallets, as simply tweaking the way we drive can reap huge benefits for both.
Although the greenest and least expensive option is to leave the car in the drive, this isn’t always possible. However, around a quarter of all car journeys undertaken are less than two miles long so it’s worth considering whether or not you really need to make the journey by car, or if there are other cleaner – and cheaper – options. It’s also worth bearing in mind that cold engines use more fuel Lucas Duda Jersey , and your catalytic converter will be less efficient until it reaches full temperature – both unlikely to be achieved in such a short distance!
Before turning on the engine, check to make sure that there are no in-car power accessories switched on, such as interior lights, air conditioning or headlamps. In doing so, you’ll decrease the engine load and starting up will be a little less laboured, especially on cold mornings.
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