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  2. Metrication in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    The report also recommended that any change should be implemented in concert with the Commonwealth (former Empire) and the US, [27] that the United Kingdom adopt a decimal currency and that the United Kingdom and United States harmonise their respective definitions of the yard using the metre as a reference. The Hodgson Report was originally ...

  3. Transport in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    A radial road network totals 29,145 miles (46,904 km) of main roads, 2,173 miles (3,497 km) of motorways and 213,750 miles (344,000 km) of paved roads. The National Rail network of 10,072 route miles (16,116 km) in Great Britain and 189 route miles (303 route km) in Northern Ireland carries over 18,000 passenger and 1,000 freight trains daily ...

  4. Energy efficiency in transport - Wikipedia

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    This means that a bicycle will use between 10 and 25 times less energy per distance travelled than a personal car, depending on fuel source and size of the car. This figure does depend on the speed and mass of the rider: greater speeds give higher air drag and heavier riders consume more energy per unit distance. In addition, because bicycles ...

  5. How to Calculate Gas Costs for Your Next Road Trip - AOL

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    For example, if you now know that your total trip distance is an expected 2,325 miles and you’ve learned that your vehicle gives you 24 miles per gallon fuel economy, you simply divide the first ...

  6. Units of measurement in transportation - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, it is computed per 100 million miles traveled, while internationally it is computed in 100 million or 1 billion kilometers traveled. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety Volume of traffic, or vehicle miles traveled (VMT), is a predictor of crash incidence.

  7. Motoring taxation in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    With the exception of gas, rates don't vary by fuel type. Some vehicles including local bus services, some farm and construction vehicles and aviation pay reduced or no fuel duty. A fuel duty rebate is available for Bus transport in the United Kingdom. In May 2008, UK fuel taxes were the highest in Europe. [21]

  8. Transport in England - Wikipedia

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    A radial road network totals 29,145 miles (46,904 km) of main roads, 2,173 miles (3,497 km) of motorways and 213,750 miles (344,000 km) of paved roads. The National Rail network of 10,072 route miles (16,116 km) in Great Britain carries over 18,000 passenger and 1,000 freight trains daily. Urban rail networks and bus networks connecting cities ...

  9. When To Use Cash or Miles for Airline Tickets - AOL

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    Woroch said that the best way to use miles for flights is to find an option that uses the least amount of miles. “Most airlines allow you to compare travel dates and flight options to find the ...