Sentences with phrase «with fuel economy standards»

I do worry a bit about the effect cheap gas prices have on the development of electrification, but with fuel economy standards become ever - stringent, it's probably not that big a deal.

«This could be seen as another effort [by ExxonMobil] to say, Were doing something, but this is a complex problem thats going to take decades to solve and, in the meantime, lets not do anything aggressive with fuel economy standards or anything else that actually reduces oil use today,» he said (Los Angeles Times, November 21, 2002).

In my view (and I've seen energy and environment close up in every election since Pres. Nixon's rather revolutionary Environmental Message of the early 1970s == too bad there was that third rate break in to spoil his record) the tests for all the candidates will be whether they will substiture oil taxes for off - oil subsidies, carbon taxes to level the whole field, and then and only then decide where we need to push or pull a bit (like with the fuel economy standards, long over due, and boy will they take a long time to arrive in full force.)

With fuel economy standards getting tighter all the time, Toyota is heading straight into a hard decision: Either expand hybrid technology to other models, embrace turbo technology...

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What we found is that a well - designed Clean Fuel Standard — informed by experience with similar policies in California and B.C. — would not only help Canada cut pollution in keeping with our commitment under the Paris Agreement, it would create jobs in Canada's clean fuel sector and grow a new segment of our econFuel Standard — informed by experience with similar policies in California and B.C. — would not only help Canada cut pollution in keeping with our commitment under the Paris Agreement, it would create jobs in Canada's clean fuel sector and grow a new segment of our econfuel sector and grow a new segment of our economy.

Rather than put up a long (boring) video news release, we broke out the interesting clips (soundbites and graphics) and embedded them in a page interspersed with text that leads people through the issue (automobile fuel economy standards).

Combination of economic trends and policies Still, for now an array of Obama administration actions and economic trends are conspiring to cut emissions, according to EIA: Americans are using less oil because of high gasoline prices; carmakers are complying with federal fuel economy standards; electricity companies are becoming more efficient; state renewable energy rules are ushering wind and solar energy onto the power grids; gas prices are competitive with coal; and federal air quality regulations are closing the dirtiest power plants.

The efficiency tweaks are part of an effort by automakers to comply with federal corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rules that now require that the U.S. car fleet meet fuel economy standards of 35 miles per gallon (15 kilometers per liter) by 2016.

With new technology introduced in the past couple of years to meet upcoming fuel economy standards, drivers of a small handful of the latest Ford, Chevy, GMC, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi models may feel engine hesitation when they goose the accelerator, which is a source of frustration, at minimum, to many drivers.

So they did, and now — with the Environmental Protection Agency being pressed to set an automobile fuel - economy standard of 60 mpg by 2025 — Kuttner intends to create a consumer version.

In the bipartisan 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, we increased new fuel economy standards for vehicles, along with other provisions to increase energy efficiency, save drivers money, reduce pollution, and strengthen our security by making America less dependent on foreign oil.

The model produces different jobs and growth projections for a business - as - usual scenario with no technology breakthroughs or major new policies, and then generates different outcomes by factoring in new policies such as a national clean energy standards such as proposed by President Obama; increases in corporate average fuel economy standards; tougher environmental controls on coal - fired power generators; extended investment and production tax credits for clean energy sources and an expanded federal energy loan guarantee program.

$ 7 billion a year for smart growth funding, plug - in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, raise fuel economy standards; offshore drilling with revenue sharing and oil spill veto, natural gas fracking disclosure

So now Detroit automakers are presented with this challenge: How do we meet those [corporate average fuel economy, or CAFE,] standards?

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What's more, due in part to European CO2 and U.S. Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, Mercedes and BMW, especially, aren't limiting their top - equipment offerings to models equipped only with the biggest, most powerful engines.

We'd hope to attract them with the great looks of the car, a new high - technology direct - injection six - cylinder engine, good fuel economy, all the standard equipment, and higher technology features.»

Moreover, fuel economy has jumped from 21/27 mpg city / highway to a top - of - the - class 24/32 mpg — and that's with all - wheel drive, which is standard.

Variable Cylinder Management, now standard across the board, is capable of turning the six - cylinder into either a four - or three - cylinder engine during low - load cruising, and with the Touring models» six - speed automatic (a five - speed is standard on other trim levels), the Odyssey returns the best EPA fuel economy at 19/28 mpg city / highway.

With more power, torque, and fuel economy than the standard Bentley Mulsanne, the Crewe - based automaker continues to raise the bar for its most discerning and distinguished customers.

MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited moFUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mofuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mofuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.

If you need the practicality of a pickup truck, the 4 × 4 2016 Ram 1500 seats up to three in the standard cab and offers plenty of storage, creature comforts, a standard 305 - horsepower, 3.6 - liter V - 6 engine, and fuel economy of 15 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, 17.8 mpg combined when equipped with four - wheel drive and a standard bed.

Through the Paris climate agreement and discussions with other countries, the United States is working with other major economies to encourage progress on fuel economy standards, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that will improve global energy and climate security by reducing our reliance on oil.

Paired with a new six - speed manual transmission, this engine promises much better fuel economy (42 mpg highway according to the Feds) and improved performance, making the standard Cooper the model that particularly intrigued us.

This engine offers good gas mileage with either the standard five - speed manual or available four - speed automatic — 25/34 mpg city / highway, regardless of the transmission — but Kia also offers a $ 600 Fuel Economy Package for automatic EX models that boosts gas mileage to 27/36 mpg, thanks to enhancements like a five - speed automatic instead of a four - speed, plus low - rolling - resistance tires and aerodynamic improvements.

Regardless, the Korean compact siblings are at the top of the compact class in standard horsepower as well as fuel economy, although Chevy's upcoming Sonic compact will come to the party with a non-direct-injection 1.8 - liter engine with 135 horsepower as standard.

With Ford Motor Co. fighting a potential deep tarnish on its new image of safety consciousness, rival General Motors Corp. — which earlier this month issued a stinging rebuttal to Ford's announcement of a plan to increase sport / utility vehicle fuel economy (see WEVTU — Aug. 1,» 00, p. 1)-- took advantage of Ford's woes by suggesting GM has more safety minded standards for tires.

Sentra S: All models gain a standard USB port, automatic headlights, cruise control, Bluetooth, steering wheel audio controls, and can now be equipped with the FE + fuel economy package that brings highway fuel economy up to 40 mpg.

Power is unchanged but there are gains in fuel economy and fewer emissions, with the car now claimed to be capable of delivering 33.6 mpg on the standard EU test when working with the now - standard seven - speed twin - clutch transmission — nearly 5mpg better than before.

BMW describes it as a «symbol for the future of sheer driving pleasure», and says it can combine the performance of a BMW M Car with a standard of fuel economy exceeding the market's current small cars.

With 140 hp and 128 pound - feet of torque, acceleration is leisurely, even by compact sedan standards; fuel economy (28 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, with the automatic) is unchanWith 140 hp and 128 pound - feet of torque, acceleration is leisurely, even by compact sedan standards; fuel economy (28 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, with the automatic) is unchanwith the automatic) is unchanged.

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program was established to determine vehicle manufacturer compliance with these standards.

Improving the fuel economy to 14 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway, the Navigator was designed to contend with the rising standards for gas consumption while not surrendering the level of luxury buyers crave.

Front and rear track are wider which, with the 1.6 - inch longer wheelbase, gives the CR - V a bigger «footprint,» giving it a leg up on future corporate average fuel economy standards), and wheels are now either 17 inches (LX) or 18 inches (EX, EX-L, Touring) in diameter.

The new Forester possesses essentially the same virtues as its predecessors: compact overall size, good fuel economy, a useful cargo hold, and all - weather capability with standard all - wheel drive.

This low power rating does result in high fuel economy, though, as the Mirage hatchback is the cheapest car to get over 40 mpg with its EPA rating of 37 city, 44 highway with the optional CVT (a five - speed manual is standard).

Last week, the automaker also revealed that it hasn't been in compliance with Japanese fuel economy testing standards since 2002.

Complete mid-term evaluation for light duty vehicles and develop NHTSA fuel economy standards in coordination with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Model Year 2022 - 2025;

Infiniti's hybrid powertrain from the M sedan, consisting of a 3.5 - liter V - 6 and a lithium - ion battery pack, is newly available in the Q50 Hybrid, which boasts city / highway / combined EPA fuel economy figures of 29/36/31 mpg, as compared with the standard car's 20/30/23 mpg.

According to the agency, 25 percent of vehicles sold are already in compliance with the 2016 fuel economy standards.

The fuel economy rating comes close to hybrid standards with 28/40 mpg city / highway.

Car SUVs are generally smaller 2WD SUVs that are considered cars for purposes of compliance with the GHG emissions and fuel economy standards.

The Specs Type of vehicle All - wheel - drive, mid-sized SUV Engine 230 - hp 2.5 L DOHC supercharged four - cylinder with electric motor Power 250 net hp; 243 lb - ft of torque Transmission Continuously variable Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P235 / 55R20 (optional) Price (base / as tested) $ 53,950 / $ 62,950 Destination charge $ 1,995 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 7.6 city, 6.9 highway Standard features Auto on / off bi-xenon headlights, leather seats, eight - way power driver's seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, cruise control, dual - zone automatic climate control, rear - zone climate control, 60 / 40 - split folding second - row bench seat, 50 / 50 - split folding third - row seat, power door locks, windows and mirrors, push - button start, speed - sensitive windshield wipers, Bose premium audio system with satellite radio and 13 speakers, steering wheel audio controls, rear - view monitor, hard - drive navigation system, Infiniti Connection telematics system, around - view monitor with moving object detection and front and rear sonar system Options Technology package ($ 3,500), includes backup collision intervention, intelligent brake assist with forward collision warning, blind spot warning and intervention, lane departure warning; Deluxe Touring package ($ 3,200), includes 20 - inch aluminum wheels, Bose surround - sound audio system with 15 speakers, panoramic sunroof; Theatre package ($ 2,300), includes dual seven - inch colour monitors and two wireless headphones

Chrysler 300 buyers seeking maximum fuel economy are encouraged to stick with the standard V - 6, which has returned nearly 23 mpg on this same test loop.

of torque @ 4,400 rpm Transmission Five - speed manual (four - speed automatic optional) Brakes Front - wheel discs with four - wheel ABS Tires P185 / 60R15 Price: base / as tested $ 9,995 / $ 16,733 Destination charge $ 1,400 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy L / 100 km 8.8 city, 6.6 highway Standard features 15 - inch steel wheels with wheel covers, 60/40 split folding rear seat, AM / FM / CD audio system with auxiliary input jack and four speakers, trip computer, rear wiper, tilt steering column, rear window defroster, four - way manual driver's seat, cloth seats, speed - sensitive volume Options Cruise control, air conditioning, Bluetooth, reverse camera, keyless entry, fog lights, power windows, power door locks, cargo cover, arm rest for driver, 4.3 - inch colour display, USB / iPod connection, and more

- Freshened models feature a new engine, meet Japan's 2010 fuel economy standard, and offer improved ride comfort and safety performance with enhanced equipment -

Ranging from a 156 - horsepower, 1.6 - litre turbo - four for the C 180, to a 245 - hp, 2.0 L version for the C 300, all engines feature the automaker's ECO start / stop function and comply with current European emissions standards, resulting in up to 20 per cent better fuel economy over the previous generation.

Pearl White 2014 Hyundai 4D Sedan Sonata GLS 6 - Speed Automatic with Shiftronic 2.4 L I4 DGI DOHC 16V ULEV II 190hp 24 / 35mpg FWD35 / 24 Highway / City MPGReviews: * Lots of standard and optional features for the money; impressive power and fuel economy; generous warranty.

The Mirage's low price and good fuel economy fulfill its promises of being inexpensive to own and operate, and it's surprisingly well equipped, with standard features like automatic climate control.

SportWagens come with loads of standard equipment for a reasonable entry price, and they're hard to beat in the realm of safety features as well.Strengths of this model include excellent fuel economy from TDI model, quality interior materials, standard equipment, competitive pricing, and Lots of cargo space