* Indian context
* lighter vein, where not obvious :P (there, I have all bases covered!)
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1. The world over, dsl prices are same as petrol
2. GoI subsidises dsl, kerosene, lpg over petrol as these are used for
non travel purposes, i.e. logistics, cooking and cooking respectively.
Agreed that GoI finds it tough to get a scheme to take care of the
misuse of such subsidies, e.g. kerosene chori, and more imp, the misuse
of dsl subsidy by private car owners, it would be simplistic to assume
that this shall continue to be the case forever. Nevertheless, given the
alacrity with which GoI has acted on earlier instances (and on these
mentioned issues over the years), it maybe safe to assume that such
subsidies shall be available to all dsl vehicles, regardless of
class/purpose, for several years to come.
Funny isnt it, that GoI doesn't devise a simple 'voucher' or some such
mechanism by which it can repay entities that are eligible for
subsidies, and price dsl and petrols at 'normal' rates, instead of these
inflated rates.
Petrol, world over is typ <30INR per liter, and dsl, like I mentioned
earlier, is at same rates as petrol.
Petrol might have a higher manu cost, but the refinement is worth the
extra cost. It's a bit like scotch being more expensive than non-scotch.
Another input - Dsl has a higher calorific value. Truly it is more
'power packed' than petrol.
However, the design efforts for dsl engines are higher, leading to
higher manu costs, and higher maint costs - not just cos the components
are expensive, also cos the higher vibration levels of the engine,
translating to earlier service cycles, nuts/bolts require more frequent
tighetning, also wheels/suspension wear out earlier, etc.
Kardi is a good technology, truly. But it steals one very important
aspect away from erstwhile 'naturally aspirated' dsl engines - their
life.
Dsl engines, the old rattly, slow things, these had a life of 2L kms
easily. Even our good old Indica dls.
Petrol engines, and kardi things too, have a life of 1L kms, after which
they need an overhaul (at times, a replacement works cheaper)
> I think Diesel after a while will find better favors towards some
> cost-subsidy (it's direct links to essential-items read
Disagree. Do you not agree that current dsl car owners are misusing the
fuel subsidy? And that perhaps when GoI wakes up to this fact - aided
with the staggering growth in dsl cars, which are surely not lugging
fruits/veggies! - it could perhaps take some corrective action ?!
> Buses, Veg, Groceries and Fruits etc. Inflation will help!)
Talking of inflation, fuel prices will not change drastically for the
next 5 yrs, unless there is a world war of course!
> Also, world-wide the CRDI thing has established itself to give decent
> competition to Petrol...
I fail to understand why ppl put so much fight into dsl engines.
Agree that its 'another' fuel, so good. Then, look at kerosense driven
autorickshaws in Gujarat :P Then there is this whole idea on research,
innovation and the likes. That too is good.
But, to make an engine similar to a much older tech engine, the only
difference being in the fuels used.. Hmm.. Good. But then why similar?
Why not use their uniqueness?!
:P
> Moral - The Japanese win hands down - Agreed or what! :-)
No jap/korean/indian story here. Numbers win, that is all!!
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12K on road !!
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quoting from this review -
http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/firstlooks/130/Turbolinux_Wizpy.html
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applies to desi (Indian) scene only :-P
several caveats, primarily being, insurance/regn all taken on thumb rule, even emi. apologies for being lazy, but aisa hi hu main (quoting Veeru in Pyaar to hona hi tha)
coming back to the xls, a clear observation is that in the chosen basket of vehicles, indica xeta is the lowest cost vehicle to run, largely owing to low price, and cheap financing as well.
diesels, with the exception of indica, are steep enough to Question the act of purchase, as theres no cost benefit till you do upwards of 2.5K kms per month.
and thats like 30K kms pa, which means you are killing your vehicle in under 5 yrs!!
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Maharashtra government is exploring options to have a third airport in Thane districtwill be starting after the completion of the second international airport at Navi Mumbai
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The denial of sexual gratification could amount to mental cruelty and sufficient ground for divorce, said the court.
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