Stedman, a chemistry professor at the University of Denver, said there are several problems with the alcohol fuel, one being that it messed up the fuel pump in a car he uses.

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It was all hands to the pump to get all the car orders finished.

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As you can imagine, as prices at the pump have gone up, car owners are increasingly agitated.

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Here's hoping that the Ulsan team's fast-charging battery is more viable than others and spreads to just about everything -- we'd love to have EVs and laptops alike that power up in as much time as it takes to fill a traditional car at the pump.

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The good news is that the hills are not-that-high and your small group (maximum 14) will be accompanied by professional local cyclist-guide, as well as a support car for those too pooped to pump.

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Mitsubishi has been hit by falling sales, a recall scandal and the decision in April last year by 30% shareholder US-German car firm DaimlerChrysler's not to pump in any more money.

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For now, Honda has plied car dealers with generous incentives to stoke demand and pump up volumes.

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When you ease off the accelerator, the car is able to use its rolling energy to pump charge back into its battery.

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Later on Thursday they will travel by car through Somerset villages on their way to Bath for a tour of the Roman Baths, the Pump Room, the Guildhall and the Abbey.

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