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Highways bosses have been ordered to reverse the direction of flow on the M25 it has been revealed.
The bizarre secret scheme nicknamed 'Frail Loop' is the brainchild of EU boffins who say the reversal of London's orbital motorway will cut carbon emissions to required European levels.
A recent traffic survey has found that an average of nearly 6,300 more cars currently use the 117 mile clockwise 'outer' carriageway each day. The 'inner' carriageway is nearly one and a half miles shorter than the 'outer' carriageway. The plan is to switch more traffic to use the shorter route, making huge fuel savings and reducing emissions.
Road planners will swap slip roads from on-ramps to off-ramps, turn around signs and paint thousands of new road markings, during a weekend in August when the whole M25 will close.
Part of the plan is also to move the toll booths at the Dartford crossing in Kent. It had been thought the kiosks could remain in place after the switch over. But surveyors discovered that the windows in the booths are only on one side and wouldn't work for drivers on the 'other side' of the road.
It has now been decided that the cheapest solution will be to turn the existing barriers around and move them across the Thames to a new toll area in Essex.
"This is one of the strangest jobs we've been asked to do", said a spokesman from Spanish specialist haulage company, Payload Fir Sol contracted to move the toll booths.
Lady Flora Pois from the European Commission on Carbon Emissions said: "This is a wonderful scheme that will reduce the amount of fuel used in the UK by a significant amount – we are currently looking at rolling-out similar schemes at a number of other bypasses and ring roads across Europe"
The direction of traffic flow on adjoining motorways will not be changed.
Extra police patrols will help to guide traffic on the M25 after the swap over.
Camels win accolade for outstanding water efficiency
Today the product manufacturers for ecocamel announce that over 10,000 ecocamel showerheads have been sold, since its launch only eight weeks ago. The success of this is all thanks to the camels at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, who showed the team of expert designers and scientists behind this nifty green gadget how to efficiently preserve water.
On the 1 April 2009 the camels will be rewarded with an OAE, Order of the Animal Empire at a prestigious ceremony at Buckingham Palace. For their help in developing the UK’s leading aerated showerhead, the ecocamel which will help some 10,000 households save 30,000 litres of water a year.
The strong team of ecocamel scientists measured how much water was consumed and then released by the camels. The experiment was carried out over a 5 year period and involved 12 male and female camels and 3 zookeepers.
The experts worked on a rotating shift round the clock, to ensure that every drop of water that was absorbed and then released by the camel was accounted for. Throughout the trial the experts measured the PH levels of the camels’ urine samples in 10 minute intervals; this enabled them to monitor how much was stored in their blood stream.
As a reward for their hard work the camels were then showered with an ecocamel and in line with the 10,000 households who now have ecocamels, they thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Guy Cinnamon, founder of ecocamel showerhead, says: “When thinking about saving water it was obvious to our scientists that the first place to look was the camel. By looking at the camels’ eco-behavioural adaptations our scientists were able to produce a prototype showerhead that too would preserve water.”
Phil Knowling, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park adds: “We are delighted with all our camels’ hard work over the past five years and we are thrilled that they have been rewarded. We will be erecting a plaque outside their pen as a salute to their outstanding achievements in water efficiency.”
The Order of the Animal Empire is an ancient award which recognises animals’ contribution to the modern world.
Keep your paws inside the carriage at all times!
Alton Towers Resort unveils ‘wooftastic’ new 2010 ride
Fasten your harness, close your eyes and prepare yourself for the new ride at the Alton Towers Resort, where ride creators have gone barking mad and invented the world’s first dog rollercoaster. Following months of planning since the iconic Corkscrew was dismantled, the Resort has finally been granted planning permission to progress with building the rollercoaster, which will be unveiled in 2010.
Kenneth Nels, resident rollercoaster expert at Alton Towers Resort says, “I’ve worked with the Resort since 1970 and although each new ride has been a milestone, this one certainly takes the biscuit! The attraction will be the ultimate canine experience, creating the sensation of wind behind the ears that dogs love. ”
Dubbed Project SW6, the new ‘poochcoaster’ called K-900, is set to open in March next year and will be a world first, catering for dogs of all sizes, with special ‘booster’ seats for the smaller breeds. Padded harnesses, engineered using the same structure as walking leads, will guarantee the canines are safely strapped in, ensuring a secure but nevertheless hairy ride.
Morwenna Angove, Sales and Marketing Director for the Alton Towers Resort comments, “After months of speculation regarding the nature of the new rollercoaster, we’re thrilled to officially announce Project SW6. With a vast array of rides and attractions for our regular visitors, we felt the time was right to introduce something completely different- and as dog is a man’s best friend and part of the family, we’re hoping this innovation will be a howling success.”
In keeping with animal welfare regulations, the ride will only reach a top speed of 45mph, imitating the pace of a moving car, and hitting a G-force of 2.1.
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When turning off MTT, we suggest a courteous flick of the headlights to let the obliging driver in front know you are leaving them. It is important to note that MTT does not work without another vehicle. Please email [email protected] or call 0800 777 119 for more product information.
The bizarre secret scheme nicknamed 'Frail Loop' is the brainchild of EU boffins who say the reversal of London's orbital motorway will cut carbon emissions to required European levels.
A recent traffic survey has found that an average of nearly 6,300 more cars currently use the 117 mile clockwise 'outer' carriageway each day. The 'inner' carriageway is nearly one and a half miles shorter than the 'outer' carriageway. The plan is to switch more traffic to use the shorter route, making huge fuel savings and reducing emissions.
Road planners will swap slip roads from on-ramps to off-ramps, turn around signs and paint thousands of new road markings, during a weekend in August when the whole M25 will close.
Part of the plan is also to move the toll booths at the Dartford crossing in Kent. It had been thought the kiosks could remain in place after the switch over. But surveyors discovered that the windows in the booths are only on one side and wouldn't work for drivers on the 'other side' of the road.
It has now been decided that the cheapest solution will be to turn the existing barriers around and move them across the Thames to a new toll area in Essex.
"This is one of the strangest jobs we've been asked to do", said a spokesman from Spanish specialist haulage company, Payload Fir Sol contracted to move the toll booths.
Lady Flora Pois from the European Commission on Carbon Emissions said: "This is a wonderful scheme that will reduce the amount of fuel used in the UK by a significant amount – we are currently looking at rolling-out similar schemes at a number of other bypasses and ring roads across Europe"
The direction of traffic flow on adjoining motorways will not be changed.
Extra police patrols will help to guide traffic on the M25 after the swap over.
Camels win accolade for outstanding water efficiency
Today the product manufacturers for ecocamel announce that over 10,000 ecocamel showerheads have been sold, since its launch only eight weeks ago. The success of this is all thanks to the camels at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, who showed the team of expert designers and scientists behind this nifty green gadget how to efficiently preserve water.
On the 1 April 2009 the camels will be rewarded with an OAE, Order of the Animal Empire at a prestigious ceremony at Buckingham Palace. For their help in developing the UK’s leading aerated showerhead, the ecocamel which will help some 10,000 households save 30,000 litres of water a year.
The strong team of ecocamel scientists measured how much water was consumed and then released by the camels. The experiment was carried out over a 5 year period and involved 12 male and female camels and 3 zookeepers.
The experts worked on a rotating shift round the clock, to ensure that every drop of water that was absorbed and then released by the camel was accounted for. Throughout the trial the experts measured the PH levels of the camels’ urine samples in 10 minute intervals; this enabled them to monitor how much was stored in their blood stream.
As a reward for their hard work the camels were then showered with an ecocamel and in line with the 10,000 households who now have ecocamels, they thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Guy Cinnamon, founder of ecocamel showerhead, says: “When thinking about saving water it was obvious to our scientists that the first place to look was the camel. By looking at the camels’ eco-behavioural adaptations our scientists were able to produce a prototype showerhead that too would preserve water.”
Phil Knowling, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park adds: “We are delighted with all our camels’ hard work over the past five years and we are thrilled that they have been rewarded. We will be erecting a plaque outside their pen as a salute to their outstanding achievements in water efficiency.”
The Order of the Animal Empire is an ancient award which recognises animals’ contribution to the modern world.
Keep your paws inside the carriage at all times!
Alton Towers Resort unveils ‘wooftastic’ new 2010 ride
Fasten your harness, close your eyes and prepare yourself for the new ride at the Alton Towers Resort, where ride creators have gone barking mad and invented the world’s first dog rollercoaster. Following months of planning since the iconic Corkscrew was dismantled, the Resort has finally been granted planning permission to progress with building the rollercoaster, which will be unveiled in 2010.
Kenneth Nels, resident rollercoaster expert at Alton Towers Resort says, “I’ve worked with the Resort since 1970 and although each new ride has been a milestone, this one certainly takes the biscuit! The attraction will be the ultimate canine experience, creating the sensation of wind behind the ears that dogs love. ”
Dubbed Project SW6, the new ‘poochcoaster’ called K-900, is set to open in March next year and will be a world first, catering for dogs of all sizes, with special ‘booster’ seats for the smaller breeds. Padded harnesses, engineered using the same structure as walking leads, will guarantee the canines are safely strapped in, ensuring a secure but nevertheless hairy ride.
Morwenna Angove, Sales and Marketing Director for the Alton Towers Resort comments, “After months of speculation regarding the nature of the new rollercoaster, we’re thrilled to officially announce Project SW6. With a vast array of rides and attractions for our regular visitors, we felt the time was right to introduce something completely different- and as dog is a man’s best friend and part of the family, we’re hoping this innovation will be a howling success.”
In keeping with animal welfare regulations, the ride will only reach a top speed of 45mph, imitating the pace of a moving car, and hitting a G-force of 2.1.
Lick Here (advert in national newspaper)
Russia's No. 1 premium vodka, Russian Standard has created the world's first 'lickvert' (vodka dipped advert).
Enjoy the taste or Russia.
Please lick responsibly
BMW Magnetic Tow Technology (advert in national newspaper)
For once we're happy to be behind the competition
Why burn your fuel, when you can burn someone else's? BMW Magnetic Tow Technology is the ultimate in BMW EfficientDynamics, designed and engineered by BMW's Head of Innovation, Herr Noitt All.
This ingenious new system locks on to the car in front via an enhanced magnetic beam. Once your BMW is attached, you are free to release your foot from the accelerator and turn off your engine. The vehicle in front will then "do the pulling" without noticing any change in manoeuvrability.
When turning off MTT, we suggest a courteous flick of the headlights to let the obliging driver in front know you are leaving them. It is important to note that MTT does not work without another vehicle. Please email [email protected] or call 0800 777 119 for more product information.
