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Do luggage racks increase gasoline consumption?  – Sectors – Economy

Do luggage racks increase gasoline consumption? – Sectors – Economy

Although it may not seem like it at first glance, any extra weight or elements placed on a vehicle that resist the advance generate greater fuel consumption. That is why there is aerodynamics in cars, at least drag gender, the less fuel you will consume.According to studies carried out by European clubs such as the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club, (ADAC), 100 kilos of extra weight can mean up to 0.3 liters more fuel consumption per 100 kilometers. This has more effect in urban traffic due to the constant stops and starts. That is why it is recommended to remove the vehicle…
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Gasoline: Minister of Finance talks about the price of fuel – Sectors – Economy

Gasoline: Minister of Finance talks about the price of fuel – Sectors – Economy

Ricardo Bonilla, Minister of Finance, spoke to the media and explained that three months are coming to an end with downward inflation; however, the fuel remains persistent. In fact, he gave the price that a gallon of gasoline will reach before the end of 2023. We will tell you. “If we look at it in January of this year, the horizon was 18,000 pesos. 3 months ago 16,000 pesos, today the horizon is going down and it is probably 15,500”, said the ministry. It is important to remember that the current price of gasoline is on average 13,000 pesos nationwide,…
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What is a ‘trust and drive’ employee in Colombia and what about their overtime?  – Personal Finance – Economics

What is a ‘trust and drive’ employee in Colombia and what about their overtime? – Personal Finance – Economics

In the Colombian labor environment, there is a category of employees known as "management, trust and management workers". These workers perform management or administration functions and occupy a special hierarchical position within the company. As expressed by the Chamber of the Court and the extinct labor court on various occasions, the directors, managers, administrators and other employees highlighted in article 32 of the Substantive Labor Code (CST) are examples of this category, although this list it is illustrative and not exhaustive.(You may be interested in: If working hours decrease, the salary also decreases? Everything you need to know). An employee…
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Technical regulation of tires in Colombia will have changes, according to Mintransporte – Sectors – Economy

Technical regulation of tires in Colombia will have changes, according to Mintransporte – Sectors – Economy

Colombia will be governed in the coming months by the 1958 Agreement of the United Nations, which establishes minimum standards for ensure the safety of the occupants of vehicles and motorcyclesenvironmental protection, energy efficiency and anti-theft protection of motor vehicles.(In context: What is it and what is the use of signing the 1958 Agreement on vehicles?). The past passed the law 2290 of February 2023 that allows it to benefit from international regulations. However, it has not yet entered into force.The Ministry of Transportation announced that it has already updated the technical regulations, in material for new tires and retroreflective…
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