I am sure that Tesla examined every part of the truck to see where they could
save weight, and of course, I think they have confidence that by the time the semi is in production, they will be building their next generation batteries that beat your assumed 15 % improvement.
«Also, I don't carry drinks in my car either to
save weight, so I'm not having a drink through the race.
If you are looking for something even lighter to
save weight in your already heavy pack, check out the MSR Hubba NX Tent.
Many pro hikers cut off extra strap material to
save weight, but we'd recommend to store it instead.
This indoor - safe heater is an inexpensive choice for the hiker looking to
save some weight, space, and money.
The same approach has been applied to the fuel cell, where a new converter triples system voltage from the cell to the electric motor,
saving weight, space and cost.
But airliners routinely jettison unused fuel before landing, to
save weight on their undercarriage (or something).
The telescope has three mirrors — a primary (spun melted glass that was molded onto a honeycomb back to
save weight), a secondary, and a tertiary.
«The use of carbon has allowed us to dramatically
save weight and make exceptionally stiff frames,» says Nicolas Sims, a spokesman for Specialized Bicycle Components in Morgan Hill, Calif. «If it comes down to a sprint finish in a road race, that person will want a really stiff frame so they get good power delivery.»
These innovative pieces of equipment are the absolute pinnacle of space -
saving weight training equipment — all you need is two of these and you're set to go!
I prefer taking the lining out to
save weight, but I'm glad I have it.
If you and your friend use the same shampoo or other toiletries products, you can also agree to share those to
save weight.
As you may know by now, the events of the new film are set into motion when Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), attempting to take some of the world -
saving weight from his heroic comrades, creates an army of technological peacekeeping drones controlled by the clever A.I. Ultron (voiced and performance captured with relish by James Spader).
The entire top of the engine, including the tuned - length single - mode intake manifold and the cylinder head covers, is injection - molded, nylon - reinforced plastic to
save weight and cost.
Plus, the simpler setup
saves weight.
A matte finish on some of the prototypes also hints that certain body panels may incorporate aluminum to
save weight, as we previously reported.
The front end now has two lower control links in place of a single control arm, and they are forged in aluminum to
save weight.
Inside there were fabric - covered carbon seats, while the CD player was deleted to
save weight.
The ABS has been removed to
save weight, while 255/30 Yokohama AD08 tyres wrap 19in OZ Superturismo LM wheels.
Customers raised in the 20th century would howl in protest if automakers eliminated spare tires completely, but they have
saved weight and space by switching to «limited use» spares.
Along with the aforementioned damper for the SR model, all 2016 Maxima sedans use a stiffer and lighter strut tower brace, along with high - strength steel throughout, ultra high - strength steel used in the B - pillars, and aluminum used in the hood to
save weight.
Further information on the forthcoming SUV is limited, although Reggiani has stated in the past that the use of aluminum and carbon fiber composites will help
save weight in the SUV and that the company is targeting a perfect 50/50 weight distribution.
Removing the height adjustment help
save weight in the new seats.
The huge binders sit inside McLaren's first - ever center - locking wheels, the single, F1 - like bolt allowing an odd number (nine) of spokes, further
saving weight.
A Track package bundles a lightweight battery and the PDR, and deletes the car's floor mats and tire inflation kit to
save weight.
To help
save weight the steel front and rear anti-roll bars are made entirely from carbonfibre, including the coupling rods.
The rear axle also features the familiar M Differential, although the four - wheel steering system seen on the M550i xDrive was omitted from the M5 to
save weight.
The main reason for this less conventional layout is to
save weight and it also permits a shorter front overhang, allowing the 2008 DKR to ascend and descend steeper angles.
If you want, the coupe can be ordered with its backseat removed to
save weight, leaving a parcel shelf in its place.
It puts me at the perfect height and also
saves weight.»
Likewise the carbon chassis uses the same technology to
save weight and add strength.
Ever - more sophisticated CAD programs have helped enormously in pursuing that goal, identifying areas of the wheel where it's possible to remove metal — and thus
save weight — without affecting its structural integrity.
Beyond this you're into forged engine internals and
saving weight.
Instead of an aluminum chassis to
save weight, the Chevron B19 used a steel spaceframe, as well as double wishbone front suspension and a Cosworth - built FVC engine limited to just 2.0 - liters.
Not surprisingly, the GT350R (base price: $ 63,495) is the more aggressive sibling — it deletes the rear seats to
save weight and, among other changes, adds carbon - fiber wheels — but no one found the standard GT350 (base: $ 49,995) lack - ing.
The Europeans used cloth on seats to
save weight and add a bit of lateral grip.
Although carbon panels
saved weight in the SLR, they didn't add much to the package beyond marketing cachet — it still came corpulently close to 3800 pounds.
To
save weight, of course.
The engineers talk about all the places they've
saved weight, from the carbon - fiber drive shaft, roof, and trunk lid to aluminum control arms and axle subframes.
Aluminium has been used in the bodyshell and for various suspension components to
save weight, although the GLC Coupe 350d is no lightweight at 1845 kg.
The Fix: Jeep will recall the affected models of Wrangler and replace the skid plate with a skid bar, which was implemented as standard equipment in late 2010 to help
save weight in the SUV.
In fact, from the B - pillar backward the 675LT shares not a single panel with the 650S, in the name of
saving weight and improving aerodynamics.
As evidenced by this effective technique's increasing popularity among other automakers,
it saves weight and cost compared with limited - slip or torque - vectoring differentials.
Still, any 911 that has a carbon hood and a sticker to
save weight carries with it the coolness of the philosophy wrought since the 1967 911R; these lightweight Porsches, even the modern ones, are already legendary.
The top is actually slightly heavier than 113 pounds, but Mazda drilled several holes into the underbody - tunnel member to
save some weight.
It's a pretty convincing package, albeit an expensive one at # 820,000 and while the automated single - clutch manual might
save weight it's a little clonky at low speeds.
But instead of opting for active aerodynamics, the R & D team under Lamborghini chief engineer Maurizio Reggiani
saved weight by fitting a battery of spoilers, splitters, and diffusers in fixed positions — an attack stance that also reduces rear visibility to a narrow observation slit.
Porsche insiders defend the electric steering by saying there's no longer any need to run hydraulic lines from the engine to the steering, which
saves weight and cost and complexity, plus it saves fuel.
To
save weight, the heat and A / C systems are removed, along with radio functionality, although the system still remains in place.