Sentences with phrase «low emissions benefit»
Low emissions benefit business users, while economy depends on how often you plug the PHEV into the mains
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The benefit to society in lowering methane emissions seems hard to quantify here — but it is not zero.
In a statement, transport minister Paul Maynard said it could help make vehicles more energy - efficient and save costs: «Advances such as lorry platooning could benefit businesses through cheaper fuel bills and other road users thanks to lower emissions and less congestion.
«Reducing food waste benefits communities by sending less food to landfill, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, reducing the resources required to meet food demand, and enhancing food security,» said Kathleen McLaughlin, chief sustainability officer, Wal - Mart Stores, Inc., and president of the Walmart Foundation.
Lowering emissions has benefits (lower climate change damages) but comes at a cost (changing behaviour, adopting new technology, etc).
This report outlines where such advantages exist within the energy sector and demonstrates where Australia can benefit from a domestic and global transition to low emissions energy.
«All home buyers will be able to benefit from energy efficiency advice, with those receiving low green ratings of «F» and «G» especially targeted for support and grants to make improvements to cut their costs and carbon emissions.»
International Road Transport Union president Christian Labrot added: «Autonomous trucks will bring many benefits to society, from cost savings and lower emissions to safer roads, and will also help the haulage sector deal with the current shortage of drivers in many parts of the world.
Low - cost, high - benefit efforts look promising in at least three major areas: improved energy efficiency, energy technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable land use.
They show that when it comes to reducing extreme heat, for example, the benefits of lowering greenhouse gas emissions are clear and substantial.
«This means that the mere existence of storage technology, which benefits both renewable and fossil fuel power generation, doesn't necessarily lead to lower carbon emissions from electricity generation.»
A new study finds that methane emissions from shale gas production are nearly 50 times lower than previous estimates, improving the climate benefit of switching from coal to natural gas.
The result is an overall emissions decline with the lowest overall economic impact, at least in theory, though some economists and other experts argue that such trade in greenhouse gases amounts to «voodoo economics» — the benefits of the trading never trickle down to the actual pollution control.
Basically, the parallel movement of these high - and low - carbon substitutes to oil and gas partially cancels out the emissions benefits and consequences of one or the other.»
The regulations that set fuel - economy and greenhouse - gas emission goals for cars and trucks have lower costs and higher benefits than previous analyses report, a new Carnegie Mellon University study shows.
Reducing emissions would lower the global probability that future summers will be hotter than any in the past, but the benefits would not be spread uniformly.
Lower rates of asthma and other health problems are frequently cited as benefits of policies aimed at cutting carbon emissions from sources like power plants and vehicles, because these policies also lead to reductions in other harmful types of air pollution.
«The overall significance is that although we already know that reducing methane emissions can bring great societal benefits via decreased near - term warming and improved air quality, and that many of the sources can be controlled at low or even negative cost, we still need better data on emissions from particular sources,» Duke University climate sciences professor Drew Shindell said.
Automated vehicles are expected to bring many benefits to the society, including improved safety, reduced congestion, lower emissions, higher productivity, and greater access to mobility.
Plug - in hybrids benefit from the more efficient use of fossil fuels in electricity generation even now and so have lower emissions than internal combustion engine cars, and if they get their juice from renewables, emissions would be very low indeed.
Brain research raises the possibility of a very exotic future (this article assumes that such animals wouldn't be vicious or use their new - found smarts to drive other species to extinction) «Liberated» mice from Italian lab now housed in poor conditions Methane leaks of shale gas may undermine its climate benefits: If methane leak rates are more than 3 percent of output, fracking of shale gas formations may be boosting greenhouse gas emissions rather than lowering them.
Lowering your greenhouse emissions by just 1 day a week cuts the negative global impact and benefits the environment AND your wallet.
«These plans set a determined course, clearly recognizing that successful climate action achieves not only low emissions but a host of other economic and social benefits for governments, citizens and business,» said Ms. Figueres.
Despite the demise of the Building Schools for the Future programme, the use of heat pumps in schools offer a number of advantages: • a simple and cost effective installation compared to some alternative technologies • ongoing schools building programmes can benefit from heat pump systems that improve the environmental footprint and reduce running and operational costs • a low carbon technology that helps to reduce CO2 emissions • a renewable heat technology to satisfy the UK's renewable obligation.
The other Clios will benefit from a fettled engine range as well, with lower emissions the order of the day to catch up with newer and more efficient superminis.
The Auris has low claimed CO2 emissions, too, and this means it stacks up well as a company car — the Benefit - in - Kind (BiK) bracket is lower than for the petrol or diesel model and compares well against rival hatchbacks and small estates.
BMW was quick to see the benefits of producing cars with low emissions, and the 1 Series is seriously efficient as a result.
If the starting price of the car isn't too much of an obstacle, the hybrid Cayenne actually makes a relatively appealing company car because its low emissions mean it gets a low Benefit - in - Kind (BiK) rating of 13 % -17 %.
The Scrappage Scheme will benefit the environment by enabling customers to buy new, more eco-friendly cars which have lower carbon emissions, as well as saving on fuel costs.
CO2 emissions are impressively low, too — 89g / km for the most powerful version results in a 20 % Benefit - in - Kind (BiK) company - car tax rating for business users.
Although it's based on the regular diesel - engined version of the Outlander, this PHEV model is a petrol - electric hybrid, which means ultra-low CO2 emissions and low benefit - in - kind car tax.
The benefit of a turbocharger is better fuel economy and lower emissions — and the Cayman proves that downsizing works in this regard
It's also as refined a product as you might expect from VW Group and benefits further from impressive fuel economy and low CO2 emissions.
The BlueHDi 120 is the most frugal — it can return fuel economy of 74.3 mpg and has low enough CO2 emissions to attract a Benefit - in - Kind (BiK) rate of 22 %.
But, this potent internal combustion engine also benefits from a regenerative - powered electric motor driving the rear wheels either automatically when required during cornering and in strong acceleration — giving a power boost of as much as 45 ps — or in a button - activated creep - mode at low speeds to avoid emissions in city traffic or when «stealth» is required.
The fairly modern 1.2 - litre turbocharged petrol can manage 58.9 mpg and emits 112g / km of CO2 for a competitive 23 % Benefit - in - Kind (BiK) company - car tax liability, while those who seek greater economy and lower emissions can choose the the petrol - electric Toyota Auris Hybrid.
With high - pressure direct injection for impressive power, low emissions and superb efficiency, this latest version of the Tau V8 benefits from an optimized intake runner length, enhanced timing chain for reduced friction and NVH, low - torque exhaust manifold, increased compression ratio and upgraded multiple - injection mapping.
While the four - wheel drive does give you more grip and confidence in slippery conditions, a good set of winter tyres offers similar benefits at a much lower price without increasing CO2 emissions — thus saving you money on road tax, too.
Returning 57.6 mpg fuel economy and the lowest CO2 emissions in the range (128g / km), this is likely to be the most popular choice with company - car users thanks to its 30 % Benefit - in - Kind (BiK) band.
The benefits are much the same as they are in the Golf: a moderate all - electric range, brisk acceleration, admirable (if misleading) claimed fuel economy and the low taxation prospect of 39g / km of CO2 emissions.
And yet, the Cayenne Turbo qualifies as an LEVII (low - emission vehicle) and in preliminary fuel economy testing the Cayenne Turbo showed the benefits of the direct fuel injection technology with an improvement up to 11 percent in highway driving compared to the previous generation Cayenne Turbo.
With direct injection and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D - CVVT) for impressive power, low emissions and superb efficiency, the V8 benefits from a re-profiled exhaust manifold, optimized dual intake, increased compression ratio and upgraded multiple injection mapping.
And yet, the Cayenne Turbo qualifies as an LEVII (low - emission vehicle) and in preliminary fuel economy testing the Cayenne Turbo showed the benefits of the direct fuel injection technology with an improvement up to 11 percent in highway driving.
Benefits of the new engine include outstanding fuel economy with engine stop - start (ESS) technology, low emissions, quick 0 - 60 miles per hour (mph) launch performance, and enhanced drivability.
The Cooper S model also benefits from a twin - scroll turbocharger and direct fuel injection that gives blistering performance with modest fuel economy and low CO ² emissions.
As far as mechanical changes, the 2013 Rolls Royce Phantom benefits from the introduction of a new 8 - speed automatic transmissions and a new rear differential which according to the British company will help the 6.75 - litre V12 engine lower its consumption figures by 10 percent and reduce emission from 388 to 347 grams per Km.
The split or twin circuit cooling system offers the twin benefits of lowering CO2 emissions by enabling fast warm ups, and providing quick cabin heat on cold days.
As its claimed CO2 emissions are 40g / km, it's in the lowest 9 % Benefit - in - Kind (BiK) band for company - car tax.
The hybrid version (which we've reviewed separately) takes the laurels for the lowest fuel consumption and claimed CO2 emissions and its mere 11 % Benefit - in - Kind (BiK) rating is good news for company - car buyers.
Over and above the benefits of exceptional fuel economy and low CO2 emissions inherent in Hybrid Synergy Drive ®, the everyday usability, driving comfort and remarkable quietness of Toyota's full hybrid powertrain will offer the Toyota Auris HSD customer a smooth and sophisticated, relaxed and stress - free driving experience entirely unique in the C - segment.