Sentences with phrase «additional fuel efficiency»

On the way to hybridizing the 750i sedan, BMW engineers had an electrifying idea; they could not only squeeze some additional fuel efficiency from the 4.4 - liter V8 engine, they could also make it go even faster!

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Regulators have steadily added tough safety, emissions and fuel efficiency standards, and in the U.S., class - action lawsuits that have yielded big judgments is putting additional pressure on auto companies.

Leasing can allow companies to meet their fleet needs with newer vehicles, which results in additional cost savings related to maintenance and fuel efficiency.

The Government needs to act urgently and we are calling on Gordon Brown, who only recently pledged to ensure that he will do everything to eradicate fuel poverty, to use the additional VAT receipts he will receive from the price increases and direct them into energy efficiency schemes for the fuel poor.»

Background on the Warm Front and the successor scheme: Since 2000, when the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme was re-branded as Warm Front, with substantial additional funding and the introduction of heating measures to supplement insulation works, the scheme has formed a major element in fuel poverty policy.

In Scotland, the longer heating season and consequent higher energy costs exacerbate the scale of fuel poverty and emphasise the need for additional support for households in Scotland in terms of both energy efficiency funding and support with fuel costs.

From a fuel efficiency point of view the 1.4 is ample, but the additional torque and performance of a turbo motor would sweeten the deal that little bit more.

Enhanced Utility The EL's 12 - inch longer wheelbase and nearly 15 inches of additional length provide a huge improvement in capacity with little increase in cost or reduction in fuel efficiency.

* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability

The 1.6 - liter EcoBoost engine also features other fuel - saving powertrain technologies such as Assisted Direct Start (start - stop), which contributes to an additional 3 % gain in fuel efficiency.

, standard side and curtain air bags, and fuel efficiency (four - cylinder) Taxes, tags, processing fee of $ 899 and dealer installed accessories additional.

Now, you might be thinking that the additional power you're getting with a new Ford Explorer means you're going to have to sacrifice fuel efficiency, but nothing could be further from the truth.

The Highlander Hybrid model's Hybrid Synergy Drive system pairs the 3.5 - liter V6 gasoline engine with a high - torque electric drive motor - generator for additional power and fuel efficiency.

The additional power comes courtesy of Honda's variable valve timing system, a setup that changes the time and duration the valves stay open in order to maximize fuel efficiency and performance.

Incorporating additional leading BorgWarner technologies such as the durable, high - efficiency HY - VO transfer case chain and an innovative pumpless design and sump management, the pre-emptive transfer case also improves fuel economy compared with traditional transfer case designs.

Features better handling, increased power, improved fuel efficiency, additional standard equipment, more refinement and new technologies that help drivers reduce accident risks.

The Highlander Hybrid model's Hybrid Synergy Drive system returns, pairing the 3.5 - liter V6 gasoline engine with a high - torque electric drive motor - generator for additional power and fuel efficiency.

Performance and fuel efficiency are somewhat affected by additional weight and mechanism of AWD system.

Pony up an additional $ 2,000 and you can get a 2.7 - liter twin - turbo EcoBoost V6 offering 32 more horsepower than in the 3.7 - liter V6, 102 more lb - ft of torque with no fuel - efficiency penalty.

When compared to the previous 4.7 - liter i - FORCE V8, the new engine delivers 34 additional horsepower (310 hp) with a preliminary EPA fuel efficiency rating of 14 mpg / city and 19 mpg / highway, providing up to two more miles per gallon on the highway for 4x2 models.

Many technical features and internal efficiencies ensure powerful acceleration and short bursts of speed are possible with no additional fuel consumption over the manual transmission.

Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and a significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel

It's got the power, fuel efficiency and handling of a sedan combined with the additional cargo space offered by hatchbacks.

ENHANCED UTILITY The Expedition EL's 12 - inch - longer wheelbase and nearly 15 inches of additional length provide a huge improvement in capacity with little increase in cost or reduction in fuel efficiency.

The Good The 2018 BMW 530e boasts improved efficiency over the non-hybrid before you factor in additional fuel savings from regular plug - ins.

Predictive shifting using look - ahead technology to execute shift decisions that improve fuel efficiency and provide additional driver comfort;

Keep track of the Optima's fuel efficiency with a vivid display that shows the battery being charged, your MPG, the eco-friendliness of your last drive, and additional performance information.

-- Targeted energy efficiency measures in buildings, industry and transport account for nearly half the emissions reduction in 2020, with the additional investment required being more than offset by reduced spending on fuel bills.

However, the U.S. has pledged to reduce emissions by 26 - 28 % from 2005 levels by 2025 in its internationally determined contribution (INDC) to the UN process, meaning that the US must make more than an additional 16 % reduction from fuel efficiency standards, energy efficiency programs, non-CO2 greenhouse gas (e.g. methane, hydrofluorocarbons) reductions, and other components of Obama's climate action plan in order to meet its INDC.

The additional electrical output per unit of fuel as well as valuable efficiencies in water consumption and emissions should make the latest technology (when viewed over the life of the plant) highly attractive.

There are reasons to worry about whether a carbon tax or cap - and - trade system would produce the emissions reductions we need quickly enough, and it is very plausible that additional measures like fuel taxes and efficiency requirements will be needed in addition.

Compared to single - fuel programs, combined natural gas and electric energy efficiency programs often deliver additional energy and dollar savings at lower cost to utilities and consumers.

This cooperation includes technical and policy exchanges on the development of fuel efficiency standards for trucks and buses, continued progress towards implementation of CCUS projects with the selection of a project site in China as the large - scale CCUS demonstration project announced last November, cooperation on reducing HFCs, including private sector commitments to promote climate - friendly alternatives to HFCs, and continued support for phasing down HFCs through the Montreal Protocol, and additional cooperation on direct mitigation efforts across multiple other sectors.

An additional $ 600 - 800 billion is needed, the report says, including at least $ 45 billion for electricity expansion, $ 4.4 billion for modern cooking fuels, $ 394 billion for energy efficiency, and $ 174 billion for renewable energy.

In a report launched at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, they also say that increasing cumulative energy system investment by 30 % to 2050, favouring renewable energy and energy efficiency, could create over 11 million additional energy sector jobs, completely offsetting job losses in fossil fuels.

The Bill already includes an 18 % reduction in the budget of the EPA but the additional measures include a rider preventing the EPA from issuing any regulation on greenhouse gases for the next year, a rider stopping the EPA from bringing in proposed fuel - efficiency standards for all automobiles (which were approved by manufacturers) a refusal to label toxic ash spill left from coal combustion as hazardous waste, a rider preventing uranium mining in the Grand Canyon and a prevention on stopping limits on mercury usage.

While car companies successfully lobby for gutting fuel efficiency standards — and cite upward pressure on car prices as justification — the real truth is that car prices are rising primarily because of gadgets, gimmicks and additional safety features.