Sentences with phrase «also fueled consumer»

A preoccupation with health has also fueled consumer interest in more exotic ingredients, especially in premium chews.

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«As term structure strengthens and perhaps even inverts, the psychological impact of locking in future fuel prices below near - dated and spot prices should also embolden consumer hedging.»

Consumers can also be expected to retain their distrust of business, an attitude forged by the corporate malfeasance that fueled this recession.

The form factor also allows consumers to feel like they have more snacking choices, according to Eric Shen, CEO of Bite Fuel.

The rapid international growth of cheese as a dietary addition tracks consumption gains of 36 % in emerging markets and 15 % in developed markets between 2004 and 2014.1 The United States helps fuel international demand for cheese with hundreds of varieties and styles, each crafted to meet consumer desire for enjoyable, great - tasting foods that also suit health and wellness needs.

Gin is also performing well; an explosion of new brands has helped fuel general consumer interest in the category.

Cox also speculated whether Steyer prodded Schneiderman to launch the Exxon probe, which seeks to determine if the oil behemoth violated consumer - protection laws by selling fossil fuels without disclosing its effect on climate change.

Consumer products also contributed just as much as fuels to chemical reactions that lead to ozone and fine particulate matter.

«Engine developers can use this information to validate computer models and design advanced engine combustion strategies that will improve fuel economy for consumers while also lowering tailpipe pollutant emissions.»

The Resonance is not a plug - in vehicle, but it nonetheless pushes the limits of fuel economy in the SUV class, which will help bridge the gap in consumer acceptance of electrified vehicles, while also helping automakers make inroads toward the mandated 54.5 mpg fuel economy target by 2025.

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The Elantra's elegant, pretty form also improves its drag coefficient and helps its fuel economy, something compact - vehicle consumers prize.

Also, Consumer Reports has a 206 000 mile test of the Prius, noting that the performance and fuel economy was identical with a 2 000 mile driven Prius, thus making it likely the battery was in a good condition, although this test was on two about 10 year old cars, thus testing only amount of miles driven and not amount of calendar years.

You'll also hear from Jim Guest, President and Chief Executive Officer of Consumers Union, a longtime champion for consumer rights; and Kathleen Marvaso, Vice President for Public Affairs at AAA, a tireless advocate for consumers on vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and conservatioConsumers Union, a longtime champion for consumer rights; and Kathleen Marvaso, Vice President for Public Affairs at AAA, a tireless advocate for consumers on vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and conservatioconsumers on vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and conservation issues.

The report also shows that manufacturers will be able to meet the stricter standards at similar or even a lower cost than was anticipated in the 2012 rulemaking, with substantial savings on fuel costs for consumers.

The redesigned label provides expanded information to American consumers about new vehicle fuel economy and fuel consumption, greenhouse gas and smog - forming emissions, and projected fuel costs and savings, and also includes a smartphone interactive code that permits direct access to additional web resources.

Thanks to its electric water pump, the Prius engine is the first consumer automotive production engine that requires no accessory belts, which also further improves its fuel economy.

Since Toyota first sold Prius in the U.S., more options have emerged for consumers looking to spend less on fuel or part ways with the gas pump entirely, from the plug - in hybrid Chevrolet Volt to the all - electric Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model S. Toyota also is introducing the new hydrogen - powered fuel - cell Mirai, which will be joined by competitors from Hyundai and Honda.

Consumers also continued to turn to Kia for fuel efficient vehicle choices such as the Soul urban passenger vehicle, which was honored as a segment winner in the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) in June.

Consumers will also appreciate new features, such as a new push - push fuel door and capless fuel fill that eliminates the need to touch and turn the vehicle's gas cap when refilling — keeping their hands clean of fuel smell.

In addition to offering consumers class - leading fuel economy, the 2011 Optima Hybrid also delivers high levels of style, comfort and refinement.

Honda also was the first automaker to put a fuel - cell electric vehicle in the hands of an individual retail consumer in 2005.

Some consumers may also want to look at the Toyota Prius (MSRP $ 22,120; 51 city / 48 hwy) has better fuel economy and is outfitted with the same power train.

The 2012 Honda Civic sedan is the complete package for any consumer, and one that also provides a host of fuel - efficient powertrain options, said Art St. Cyr, vice president of corporate planning for American Honda.

In addition, we know that saving money on gas is a main determinant behind many consumers moving on to newer or better vehicles, and that's why we've also included a fuel savings calculator to our site.

The research also predicted Japan and South Korea, two of the biggest Android consumers, could be seen fueling the next wave of growth of the Play Store.

Additionally, China's telecommunications providers have also stepped into the arena to provide ebooks, offering the retailers some much - needed competition that can help fuel serious consumer - focused pricing models.

The options continue to expand, fueled not only by the increasing number of devices on which video games can be played, but also by the many devices that allow consumers to acquire digital video game content.

Rising home prices led to rampant real estate speculation, and also fueled excessive consumer spending as people began to view their homes as a piggy bank that they could extract cash from to fuel discretionary purchases.

To that end, we also believe that participating in a dog auction whether it be «consignment» or «dispersal» is engaging in a business practice that financially supports an industry that we believe is fueled by a tremendous amount of animal cruelty, corruption and consumer fraud.

«I think part of that is fueled by the consumer's desire for convenience and also ease of installation and training,» he says.

This scrutiny has also, in many ways, fueled the demand for natural and organic options, as more consumers look to avoid ingredients that have potential side effects or that are perceived to be too harsh pets» delicate skin.

Feed - in tariffs would also have the effect of lowering the consumer's costs for renewable energy, which would only grow cheaper over time, as more and more manufacturing capacity was built — because under equivalent economies of scale, renewables are definitely cheaper than fossil fuels.

Anyone who reads the detailed scientific explanation of Mr. Gary Novak (/ / nov55.com/ntyg.html), can easily grasp that human use and abuse of fossil fuels do not have a significant impact on Earth climate; and that implementing the Kyoto Protocol would only harm the health of the economy — not only the profits of big corporations, but also the pockets of all consumers — even the poorest.

[T] he main actors are parents changing population, workers changing affluence, consumers changing the diet (more or less calories, more or less meat) and also the portion of crops entering the food supply (corn can fuel people or cars), and farmers changing the crop production per hectare of cropland (yield).

$ 2 gas would also lead to distinctly un-green consumer behavior, as there'd be little incentive to purchase fuel efficient vehicles.

People are part of the climate system: not only are we consumers of fossil fuels and removers of forests, but we also interact with the information about the consequences of our actions in ways that, although complex and sometimes counter-intuitive, can be understood with the help of disciplines that study how we tick.

that «Human combustion of fossil fuels is significantly causing that climate change» is also true, then many, perhaps most, people will accept that there is a need to «reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build out clean energy» even if it will «cost consumers money, decrease energy security and destroy jobs».

For instance, public investments that enhance energy efficiency or that promote switching to renewable fuels would help buffer consumers from fluctuations in future fuel costs while also driving deeper greenhouse gas reductions than subsidy removal alone.

The false sense of the shale's oil and gas abundance has also contributed to businesses and consumers doing little to transition away from fossil fuel use.

It also presumes that energy companies should be the ones held responsible for the environmental costs of the fuels they produce, even though they are not the end energy consumers.

This week, Honda also announced progress with a home - based hydrogen production system — called the HES IV — that would remove a consumer's need to find hydrogen fuel or visit a gas station.

It also would give consumers a $ 7,500 tax credit to buy an electric or fuel - cell vehicle, and a $ 2,500 credit to retrofit their current vehicles into plug - in hybrids.

A new report from Consumer Focus shows that investing money raised through carbon taxes in a major energy efficiency programme is one of the best ways to create jobs and boost the economy, while also tackling fuel poverty.1 The report2 — «Jobs, growth and warmer homes» — is published today (Friday 9 Nov).

Consumer energy bills for natural gas and fuel have faced alarming volatility that also strains household budgets.

«Our political leaders won't even require Detroit to build fuel - efficient vehicles - which would not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also save consumers money and cut oil imports during a time of war in the Persian Gulf.»

«For Volkswagen, sustainability is a fundamental part of our brand, and we are committed to not only reducing our own environmental footprint through more fuel efficient vehicles and environmentally friendly operations, but also encouraging consumers to do so,» said Kevin Mayer, vice president marketing, Volkswagen of America, Inc. «We look forward to joining the Surfrider Foundation in its mission to educate the public about environmental issues that affect our nation's coastline.»

At the same time some of the biggest funders and consumers of fossil - fuel energy are also located in the region, namely Japan, China and South Korea, driving further warming while harming the health and livelihood of communities.

There also will be debates on whether rules should focus on companies producing oil, gas and coal, which release CO2 when burned, or consumers who use the fuels.

GM's beefy Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicle also raised some eyebrows - mostly for portraying itself as an eco-friendly vehicle despite its tremendous girth (consumers still want big SUVs, company officials insist).