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Expected to go on sale in 2019, the Giulia Coupe will be offered with high - performance hybrid powertrains as well as conventional engine options taken from the Giulia sedan.

Not exact matches

As such, it forced wrenching strategic changes on Volkswagen and others who had focused until 2015 on defending the dominance of their existing conventional engines.

The transmission does not form part of the engine as on conventional cars, but is unit - built with the rear axle and bolted to the chassis to reduce unsprung weight.

A typical ion engine provides 10 times the specific impulse of a conventional solid - fuel booster (specific impulse can be thought of as a spaceship's miles - per - gallon rating).

Analysts say the 95 g / km 2020 goal as an average across the EU fleet is achievable using conventional combustion engines, but industry opinions are divided over whether pushing below that level could be done with existing engines or require a major increase in electric and hybrid vehicles.

The conversion technology is well established (the Germans used it during World War II), and liquid coal can power conventional diesel cars and trucks as well as jet engines and ships.

Electric cars generate next to no heat as opposed to conventional passenger vehicles, which produce more than enough engine heat to heat the interior.

That could allow the group to convert chemical starting materials into more complex fuels, such as methane or methanol, that can be used to power vehicles with conventional engines.

Hydrogen - powered fuel cells are regarded as a clean alternative to conventional combustion engines, as, aside from electric energy, the only substance produced during operation is water.

As a New Scientist article details, Liu's dark matter engine would be very different from a conventional rocket.

There isn't the clean, sharp action you get with a dual - clutcher or even the best conventional autos, but at least the V - 6 engine isn't braying like a demented donkey as is so often the way with continuously variable transmissions.

Continuing with its reintroduction of in - line six - cylinder engines, the new CLS53 features both a conventional exhaust gas - driven turbocharger as well as an electric compressor.

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Fortunately, the Parkway was available with conventional gasoline and diesel piston engines as well.

However, without a big petrol engine the Model S doesn't need to be the same shape as a conventional saloon and it seems like a missed opportunity not to have taken advantage of the more flexible nature of the drivetrain.

It also offers the distinction of owning the only conventional three - box, front - engine V - 12 Ferrari brought to the new car market in donkey's years, and the trunk occupying that third box is every bit as Lusso as the custom - trimmed interior.

Hong Kong - based Hybrid Kinetic Group does specialise in turbine systems however, and its website makes claims that its turbine generators are as little as a half to a third the size of a conventional piston engine, runs 20,000 hours maintenance free and can run on virtually any fuel - from petrol and diesel to hydrogen, or propane.

Unlike more conventional hybrid systems, Nissan's e-Power system only uses the gas engine as a generator and will not power the car directly.

«We looked at having the gearbox in the rear for ideal weight distribution but now I think we will end up with a conventional drivetrain with engine, gearbox, centre differential and real differential, as it is lighter and we can share components across the group», Reggiani continued.

One thing Mazda never managed to solve however, was the problem with fuel consumption, and although the latest generation of Renesis rotary engines were far more efficient than its predecessors, it just couldn't deliver the same power, torque and high - mpg ratings as modern conventional turbocharged engines.

Modern «Semi-automatic transmissions» usually have a fully automatic mode, where the driver does not need to change gears at all, operating in the same manner as a conventional type of automatic transmission by allowing the transmission's computer to automatically change gear if, for example, the driver were redlining the engine.

With two conventional turbochargers positioned in the engine's vee, a third is positioned to feed air into the engine at lower engine speeds, and rather than be driven by exhaust gases as per the other two turbos, it is driven by a 7kw electric motor.

As with the legendary racing sports car from the 1952 season, the vehicle featured consistent lightweight design throughout and a spaceframe that supported the engine, transmission and axles and left no room for conventional doors.

A first for a production engine, the cylinder bores feature a twin - wire - arc - sprayed (TWAS) coating, a new process that results in impressively low friction and running surfaces that are twice as hard as conventional cast - iron cylinders.

That engine puts out as much power as heavier V8s or conventional six - cylinder engines.

As a result, fuel economy has been improved by approximately 4 % compared to Nissan's conventional engines in the same class.

In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment... Read more →

Engine response is remarkable from all models driven and the conventional eight - speed gearboxes are as swift and slick as they are smooth and refined.

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TMC, believing that eco-cars only contribute to society through widespread use, said it will will continue to refine conventional engine fuel efficiency while placing hybrid technology as key to further improving the performance of eco-cars, reducing their cost and improving the overall TMC product lineup.

To install the hybrid system in the engine compartment of a traditional front - wheel drive vehicle, the overall powertrain length has to be set to be the equivalent of a conventional vehicle; the goal is to reuse as many of the parts as possible to keep cost down.

With a two - speed system, the higher gear allows the e-motor to operate at a lower and more efficient RPM at high driving speeds, using the same principles as a conventional gearbox with a combustion engine.

Like hybrids, however, and unlike EVs (or range - extender EVs, which incorporate a combustion engine that acts as a power generator, extending their range), PHEVs are powered primarily by a conventional combustion engine — fuelled by petrol in all cases in Australia so far.

Ford is perhaps best - known for this phenomenon, making waves in 2011 when it made the EcoBoost 3.5 L twin - turbocharged V - 6 its top engine option and then again in 2015 with a surprisingly small 2.7 L EcoBoost V - 6, serving as a middle child between the base 3.5 L naturally aspirated V - 6 and the more conventional 5.0 L V - 8.

Other «conventional» hybrid systems rely on a petrol engine to produce peak performance, and utilise an electric motor as an ancillary.

A hybrid vehicle can be as much as 20 percent more expensive than its counterpart powered by a conventional gasoline engine.

The 2.5 GT uses a turbocharger with a 6 - speed manual transmission used exclusively in Japan and North America with Australia being able to choose between the 6 - speed manual or 5 - speed automatic transmission; vehicles identified as «3.6 R» use the EZ36 flat - 6 engine with a 5 - speed SportShift conventional automatic transmission.

Both types of transmission suit their respective engines rather well, though there are some issues: the CVT, for instance, isn't as refined as more conventional automatics, and the eight - speed auto isn't quite as smooth or as decisive when selecting gears as comparable transmissions in rival cars.

Unlike the DuoSelect it was placed in the conventional position right behind the engine; to accommodate it and the new rear differential the front and rear subframes as well as part of the transmission tunnel had to be redesigned.

From rest to 55km / h the EM2 is in control and as speed increases the conventional engine joins the party.

Offered as standard is the fast - shifting, six - speed Graziano conventional stick - shift manual gearbox, with ratios perfectly matched to the performance of the V8 engine.

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Despite having conventional front engine / rear drive layout and even 4 seats, contemporary road tests claimed that the «old school» Vantage offered superior performance to such greats as the Lamborghini Countach, the Ferrari 512BB and even the Porsche 911 Turbo.

This is an exceptionally well built car that runs and drives as though it is a conventional gasoline engine model.

While a continuously variable transmission, or CVT, doesn't technically have any gears, the programming of the control unit creates shift points in the rev range that feel like physical gears, and so you can change up or down as much as the engine revs allow and it feels quite similar to a conventional, geared automatic transmission.

Manufacturers have developed fully electric cars that are backed up with a small conventional gasoline engine that acts as a generator.

As a result, the Volt's gasoline engine will never be able fully recharge its own battery the way a conventional hybrid can.

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Year SiriusXM Radio Service, WHEELS: 17» X 7» STEEL (STD), ENGINE: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT - inc: Flex fuel capable (STD), CARPET FLOOR COVERING, RADIO: UCONNECT 3 W / 5» DISPLAY - inc: 5.0» Touchscreen Display Overhead Console Rear View Day / Night Mirror GPS Antenna Input Temperature and Compass Gauge Integrated Voice Command w / Bluetooth SiriusXM Satellite Radio For More Info Call 800-643-2112 No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU 1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, BRIGHT WHITE CLEARCOAT, SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO - inc: For More Info Call 800-643-2112 No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU 1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, Rear Wheel Drive, Tow Hitch, Power Steering,ABS,4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, Brake Assist, Steel Wheels, Tires - Front All - Season, Tires - Rear All - Season, Bed Liner, Conventional Spare Tire, Power Mirror (s), Heated Mirrors, Intermittent Wipers, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Privacy Glass, Power Door Locks, Automatic Headlights, AM / FM Stereo, MP3 Player, Auxiliary Audio Input, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Power Windows, Rear Bench Seat, Cruise Control, A / C, Vinyl Seats, Split Bench Seat,Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror, Engine Immobilizer, Traction Control, Stability Control, Front Side Air Bag, Tire Pressure Monitor, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Front Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Child SafetyEngine: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT Transmission: 8 - Speed Automatic (845RE) Tradesman Package, GVWR: 6 800 LBS (STD), TRANSMISSION: 8 - SPEED AUTOMATIC (845RE)(STD), DIESEL GRAY / BLACK CLOTH 40/20/40 BENCH SEAT, 3.21 REAR AXLE RATIO (STD), REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY W / ALL - SECURE, MANUFACTURER»S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN, TIRES: P265 / 70R17 BSW AS (STD), POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP - inc: Remote Keyless Entry w / All - Secure Carpet Floor Covering Rear Floor Mats SiriusXM Satellite Radio For More Info Call 800-643-2112 No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU 1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, WHEELS: 17» X 7» STEEL (STD), ENGINE: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT - inc: Flex fuel capable (STD), CARPET FLOOR COVERING, RADIO: UCONNECT 3 W / 5» DISPLAY - inc: 5.0» Touchscreen Display Overhead Console Rear View Day / Night Mirror GPS Antenna Input Temperature and Compass Gauge Integrated Voice Command w / Bluetooth SiriusXM Satellite Radio For More Info Call 800-643-2112 No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU 1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, BRIGHT WHITE CLEARCOAT, SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO - inc: For More Info Call 800-643-2112 No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU 1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, Rear Wheel Drive, Tow Hitch, Power Steering,ABS,4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, Brake Assist, Steel Wheels, Tires - Front All - Season, Tires - Rear All - Season, Bed Liner, Conventional Spare Tire, Power Mirror (s), Heated Mirrors, Intermittent Wipers, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Privacy Glass, Power Door Locks, Automatic Headlights, AM / FM Stereo, MP3 Player, Auxiliary Audio Input, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Power Windows, Rear Bench Seat, Cruise Control, A / C, Vinyl Seats, Split Bench Seat,Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror, Engine Immobilizer, Traction Control, Stability Control, Front Side Air Bag, Tire Pressure Monitor, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Front Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Child SafetyENGINE: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT - inc: Flex fuel capable (STD), CARPET FLOOR COVERING, RADIO: UCONNECT 3 W / 5» DISPLAY - inc: 5.0» Touchscreen Display Overhead Console Rear View Day / Night Mirror GPS Antenna Input Temperature and Compass Gauge Integrated Voice Command w / Bluetooth SiriusXM Satellite Radio For More Info Call 800-643-2112 No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU 1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, BRIGHT WHITE CLEARCOAT, SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO - inc: For More Info Call 800-643-2112 No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU 1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, Rear Wheel Drive, Tow Hitch, Power Steering,ABS,4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, Brake Assist, Steel Wheels, Tires - Front All - Season, Tires - Rear All - Season, Bed Liner, Conventional Spare Tire, Power Mirror (s), Heated Mirrors, Intermittent Wipers, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Privacy Glass, Power Door Locks, Automatic Headlights, AM / FM Stereo, MP3 Player, Auxiliary Audio Input, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Power Windows, Rear Bench Seat, Cruise Control, A / C, Vinyl Seats, Split Bench Seat,Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror, Engine Immobilizer, Traction Control, Stability Control, Front Side Air Bag, Tire Pressure Monitor, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Front Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Child SafetyEngine Immobilizer, Traction Control, Stability Control, Front Side Air Bag, Tire Pressure Monitor, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Front Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Child Safety Locks

Despite the addition of a multi-link layout, the engine is therefore as compact as a conventional 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine.