fuel savings
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Pacific Shipping Crisis Spurs Wind-Assisted Propulsion Push for Decarbonisation
Islands’ lifeline under pressure as aging ships meet volatile fuel costs. Could wind-assisted propulsion and other near-term, low-carbon fixes finally ease the burden—with ripple effects for transport, health, and livelihoods across the Pacific?
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Fiji orders engines off after 60 seconds idle for all government vehicles in new fuel-savings crackdown
A new directive targets idle engines in government vehicles, ordering engines off after brief waits and warning of penalties. With hints at possible fleet reductions, the move signals a tougher stance on fuel use as costs rise.