When combined with Audi drive select (standard in the A3 Ambition), S tronic includes a free - wheeling function
in efficiency mode that further reduces fuel consumption.
In efficiency mode, the function of the standard deluxe automatic air conditioning, the cruise control or adaptive cruise control and the adaptive light is modified for optimal fuel consumption.
In efficiency mode, the air conditioning system is automatically switched off and is only reactivated if the driver so wishes.
In efficiency mode in the Audi drive select system, the S tronic coasts when the driver takes their foot off the gas.
In efficiency mode, Audi drive select influences the air conditioning and the start - stop system accordingly.
In Efficiency mode, these systems work as economically as possible; their function can be very freely configured in Individual mode.
Not exact matches
Also,
in line with Grindmaster - Cecilware's commitment to creating energy
efficiency in all product lines, a programmable energy savings feature has been added which allows the brewer to go into energy conservation
mode after a specified period of inactivity.
Switch easily between two pumping
modes, Stimulation and Expression, to aid
in let - down and maximize pumping
efficiency.
UPS has also been blazing new trails
in operational
efficiency via intermodal shifting, e.g., using the most fuel - efficient transport
mode (airplane, train, truck or ship) or combination of
modes to meet customer needs.
To be fair, the chassis response doesn't get overwhelmed by the mass, and the LC 500h steers sweetly and contains body movements with
efficiency in the more aggressive Sport S and Sport S + driving
modes.
As a result, I ended up spending too much time
in the more responsive Sport
mode than I should have, which didn't do much for overall fuel
efficiency.
Of the three driving
modes, easily selected
in full stride by pressing buttons to the left of the leather - wrapped wheel, economy is said to offer up to a seventeen - percent
efficiency improvement.
Like the old Benz, the IS 250's oomph from a stop is modest, though it's better
in the drivetrain's Power
mode — activated by a dashboard switch — which noticeably hastens accelerator and transmission response (at some cost to fuel
efficiency).
It's been a long four years coming, but the i8 Roadster brings open - top cruising to the i8's bag of tricks, which otherwise includes making a three - cylinder turbocharged 1.5 - liter engine sound great (perhaps the greatest sorcery of all), and yet at the same time delivering an all - electric
mode that brooks no gimmickry, great handling, and surprising driver engagement given the 28 mpg combined rating and 76 mpge rating when
in electric - only
mode — a level of
efficiency typically reserved for numb, coddling commute - boxes.
On the contrary, when driving
in «normal»
mode or «eco»
mode, you car will attempt to maximize fuel
efficiency, which is accomplished by reving the engine as low as possible.
The computer, by activating sport
mode, will also not have to «think» about what gear you should be
in for optimal
efficiency when you press the throttle, so the electronic throttle and transmission are able to more quickly react to throttle inputs.
Because the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is cracking down, Mercedes fears cars could be mpg - tested partially
in the manual
mode, hurting
efficiency.
In sport
mode, it feels more like a dual - clutch automatic than like the torque - converter automatic it is, holding on to a given ratio all the way to the engine's redline and then shifting with time - warp
efficiency.
Luckily, you can easily switch it off by running the transmission
in Sport
mode rather than the default C (for Controlled
Efficiency).
A plug -
in hybrid powertrain is also expected, along with a so - called
efficiency pack that includes auto stop / start, brake - energy regeneration, a coasting
mode, and on - demand auxiliaries.
In so - called Speed
mode (or when the drive
mode is set to Sport +), the two outer parts of the front spoilers extend to send air around the body, which has the dual effect of reducing front axle lift and pulling air beneath the rear, stabilizing the tail and enabling a low drag setting for better
efficiency and higher top speeds.
Like so many new - generation cars, this 2012 328i has an automatic stop / start mechanism plus a selectable calibration
mode for the engine that promotes fuel
efficiency, and we generally were
in favor of this mileage consciousness.
All models
in Dynamic Nav grade and above feature an Eco
mode, which reduces engine torque and modifies throttle response for «optimised
efficiency».
The plug -
in shares the same six - speed dual - clutch transmission as the regular Ioniq Hybrid, and offers a few different driving
modes to maximize
efficiency.
As it is, I settle for Sport — the best shift option if you're leaving the» box
in auto
mode (the normal setting slurs gears utterly imperceptibly and maximises fuel
efficiency, which is impressive but a bit boring).
In that
mode, the crossover is expected to return 89 mpge (a measure of energy
efficiency).
We use the «ECON»
mode to buffer the accelerator a bit for improved
efficiency in stop and go driving.
The plug -
in hybrid can travel purely on electric
mode, covering up to 37 km when fully charged before the BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine switches on for optimum
efficiency and range.
In FWD
mode, the system disengages AWD components for greater fuel
efficiency.
Drive is sent through AMG's Speedshift Plus 7G - Tronic gearbox to the rear wheels, and can be configured
in three driving
modes - Controlled
Efficiency, Sport or Manual - via a button on the centre console.
This 12 Valve
mode results
in swirl of the intake charge which increases combustion
efficiency, resulting
in improved low end torque and better fuel economy.
The electric motor is also more efficient, now converting 96 percent (versus 94.6 percent
efficiency of the 2005 Civic Hybrid IMA motor) of the available electricity into motive energy
in assist
mode.
This system operates
in front - wheel - drive
mode for maximum
efficiency, until it detects wheel slippage.
Driving Dynamics Control
in the new 7 now includes ECO PRO
mode which modifies the powertrain management as well as the programming of the heating and air conditioning, heated seats and exterior mirror heating to operate with optimum
efficiency.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced that its redesigned 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid van received a fuel -
efficiency rating from the U.S. EPA of 84 MPGe (miles - per - gallon equivalent)
in electric - only
mode during combined city and highway driving.
2004 MODEL YEAR Full - time electric shift optional on Laramie and SLT Tow / haul
mode offered on light - duty models with automatic transmission Flexible fuel version of 4.7 - liter engine available to fleet customers Optional larger 34 - gallon fuel tank on 1500 Quad Cab with standard bed The 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 receives exhaust gas recirculation for improved
efficiency New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red New adjustable rear seat outboard head restraints standard on Quad Cab Chrome bodyside moldings standard for Laramie Chrome surround grille with chrome billet inserts for Laramie standard Body - color side moldings now standard with Sport appearance group Chrome - clad wheels now standard on Laramie New available navigation radio with 4.9 - inch full - color display, AM / FM stereo, CD player, 11 speakers, 240 - watt amplifier and DVD - based navigation system Satin Silver door and instrument panel bezels for Laramie Laramie model features new seat appearance, with unique leather seat design with high - contrast color seat inserts Laramie J Package (includes ash receiver, cup holder, vanity mirror lamps for driver and passenger, glove box lighting, switchable dome lamp and electrochromic rearview mirror) 2003 MODEL YEAR All - new 5.7 - liter HEMI V - 8 replaces 5.9 - liter 545RFE multi-speed automatic transmission available with 4.7 - liter and 5.7 - liter engines Optional rear window defogger (mid-year introduction) SLT Plus is rebadged as Laramie on regular and Quad Cab models with an extensive list of standard features New tow hooks standard on Laramie four - wheel drive, optional
in Protection Group for four - wheel drive ST and SLT and optional with two - wheel drive ST, SLT and Laramie Adjustable pedals with manual transmission — Optional AM / FM stereo with six - disc
in - dash CD — Optional Steering wheel - mounted audio controls are packaged with AM / FM stereo radio with cassette and CD player or an AM / FM stereo radio with cassette and six - disc
in - dash CD changer — SLT; both equipped with 11 - speaker Infinity ® system Electronic throttle control on 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 engine Automatic locking retractor added to front passenger seat belt LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) added to regular and Quad Cab models
In this
mode, the high -
efficiency petrol engine provides most of the motive power, which is then assisted by the electric motors as required; such as when more powerful performance is needed to accelerate or climb a slope.
In full auto and I.C.E (
efficiency + control)
mode it can occasionally hunt around for the right gear, but it's a massive step forward from its clunky predecessor.
The Comfort
mode offers a good balance of powertrain response and fuel
efficiency and is the
mode I spent most of my time
in.
Adding to the cars overall
efficiency, the Driving Profile Selector allows you to operate the vehicle
in Normal, Eco, Individual or Race
modes.
Full disclaimer — we tested both Nexons for fuel economy
in their
efficiency - enhancing Eco
modes.
Depending on the DNA
mode set, new auto «box optimises fluidity, comfort and ease of driving
in all environments, including around town, and further improves fuel
efficiency and cuts CO2 emissions.
Like
in the Giulia, the drive -
mode system has dynamic, natural and advanced
efficiency modes, adjusting accordingly the turbo - boost pressure, throttle response and (on the Ti and Quadrifoglio) suspension settings.
Slipping the transmission into Drive and stepping on the gas pedal will get you underway much like
in a traditional automobile, but the Accord Hybrid has been engineered to maintain its
efficiency by switching between three driving
modes: EV drive, Engine drive and Hybrid drive.
The 2016 Dodge Challenger's segment - first TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight - speed automatic transmission delivers world - class precision and fuel
efficiency, along with a new electronic shifter, Sport
mode and paddle - shifting capabilities for more performance, as well as an improvement
in fuel economy.
Despite these monitors, and the ability to operate
in EV
mode at lower speeds, I never managed to approach the ultra
efficiency ratings Honda claims for the car
in its literature.
When set to this
mode, the engine and transaxle are controlled
in a way that maximizes fuel
efficiency.
There are three programmable
modes — Comfort, Dynamic and
Efficiency — or you can let the car decide
in Auto
mode.
In Hybrid mode, the drive sources operate highly efficiency, and they work together in various ways as necessar
In Hybrid
mode, the drive sources operate highly
efficiency, and they work together
in various ways as necessar
in various ways as necessary.
In Hybrid
mode, environmental and route data are used to compute the optimal use of the electric motor and combustion engine for fuel
efficiency and implement this via the operating strategy.