Sentences with phrase «as electric»

The Valvetronic variable valve lift improves performance and fuel efficiency, while detail refinements such as an electric water pump and volume - controlled oil pump also increase efficiency.

The HSG operates at the same 270 volts as the electric traction motor and battery and is also used to improve clutch engagement when synchronizing engine to transmission speed.

The Mercury Mariner is a full hybrid, and it can operate as an electric vehicle at speeds less than 25mph.

The Drive Experience Control settings also influence other parameters which effect driving dynamics, such as the electric power steering (Servotronic) and the driving stability control (DSC and DTC) system.

Impressively, the accelerator programming prevented the car from lurching, as some electric cars do.

In the USA, the vehicle is being introduced onto the market exclusively as the electric variant; it is available in Canada in ICE - powered versions.

Audi is providing the well - equipped TT RS with 20 - inch wheels, adaptive sports suspension, raises the top speed to 280 km / h as well as electric seat adjustment — and makes the already self - confident sports convertible more expensive to 73,700 euros.

Advanced safety technologies such as Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) with Pull - Drift Compensation and the introduction of brand - new rain sensing wipers and automatic headlights reduce the effort while driving by measuring steering input and adapting to changing weather and light conditions.

As electric engines are very powerful and their maximum torque is reached after only one revolution, it is also possible to move these cars solely on an electric basis.

A gasoline - electric drivetrain with plug - in capability means the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid can operate as an electric vehicle for typical errands, and gets better fuel economy than any other minivan.

The combined power and torque outputs from the 2.0 - litre engine as well as the electric motors stand at 600 HP and 1000 Nm of torque respectively.

A true mini-car equipped with seating for 4 passengers, the Spark is available with a gasoline engine or as an electric vehicle.

The EV Later mode holds the pure electric range remaining on the battery in reserve, letting you decide when to operate the C - Max Energi as an electric vehicle.

It tended to drive as an electric vehicle as long as it had enough juice, although it cranked up its engine under heavy acceleration.

Modifications include a Whipple supercharger that bumps the power up to around 575 hp as well as an electric water pump from the Ford C - Max hybrid to cool it down between runs.

The report mentions a 13 kWh battery as the electric motor's power source.

The Range Rover Evoque also adopts low CO2 systems such as Electric Power - Assisted Steering (EPAS) and is built to maximise end of life recyclability.

But the maneuverability isn't matched with a great feel for what you're doing, as the electric power assisted steering offers little to no feedback and the aggressive self - centering is a bit unnerving.

As an electric vehicle, the Bolt gets a combined EPA - estimated 119 MPGe, or miles per gallon (of gasoline) equivalent.

Beneath it is the familiar array of Lamborghini toggle switches for operating functions such as the electric windows or the front axle lifting system, as well as the controls for the air conditioning.

So I was excited to try out the 2014 Honda Accord Plug - in, which would not only debut a new hybrid system, but also could work as an electric vehicle with power from the grid.

The i3 was built from the ground up as an electric vehicle, freeing its stylists from the need to make room for a bulky gasoline engine and fuel tank.

We'll be the judge of that — though as far as electric power steering systems go, BMW is among the best.

My understanding is that the EU (or Germany) classify PHEV30's as electric vehicles and the get (or will get) certain privileges for doing this.

Thus as an electric motor increases in RPM, it gradually loses it's torque output.

There are a number of other unique features that make this vehicle more accessible than your typical passenger van, such as the electric sliding doors and the load - adaptive electronic stability program.

The Vision Mercedes - Maybach Ultimate Luxury is conceived as an electric vehicle with four compact permanent - magnet synchronous motors and fully variable all - wheel drive.

Other fuel - saving features such as automatic stop / start and on - demand operation of functions such as the electric steering, water pump and air conditioning will all be standard.

Some are relatively common such as electric power - assisted steering (EPAS).

For the rest of us, Hyundai did a good job at Geneva with a wide range of offerings, from the Le Fil Rouge concept that showcases the company's next design language, through the Santa Fe midsize SUV — which may have the industry's best array of standard safety features, including blind spot detection — through extensions of the line such as the electric Kona and Nexo second - generation fuel cell vehicle.

Each BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is equipped with Auto Stop / Start, Brake Energy Regeneration, ECO PRO mode and on - demand ancillaries such as electric power steering.

When the first mode operates as electric only, fuel consumption is reduced in heavy stop - and - go traffic by shutting off the engine for extended periods of time and moving exclusively under electric power at low speeds.

Its Samsung batteries help it to operate as an electric car at speeds of up to 78mph in both EcoPro and in the electric eDrive modes, though the default hybrid mode switches the electric motor off at 53mph because it's more efficient at speed as a petrol - powered machine.

The combined power output from the engine as well as the electric motor is 149 HP.

New 48 - volt vehicle systems will provide power for advanced safety technologies as well as new performance products such as electric superchargers.

That task has become harder as the electric version has languished on the old Fortwo platform, while gasoline models got a complete overhaul for the 2016 model year.

The Toyota iQ EV Prototype is the successor to the FT - EV II as an electric vehicle based on the iQ chassis.

In terms of design, the 5 Series Touring is, as you'd expect, a new 5 Series saloon with a shed on the back, but the shed bit's a bit more stylish and still manages 1700 litres of room for stuff with the back seats down, and to make that easier it gets electric folding rear seats as well as an electric tailgate, and the opening back window is still there too.

You get further kit such as an electric lumbar function, classier seat trim, LED indicators, auto lights and wipers and climate control.

Slowly scouring the streets in search of a parking space, the hybrid powertrain performed its role as an electric vehicle flawlessly.

Designed from the outset as an electric vehicle, the I - Pace is built on a bespoke aluminum architecture that's said to deliver Jaguar's most torsionally rigid body structure, with 50:50 weight distribution.

Dubbed as an electric hot hatch, BMW's i3S features a wider track, lowered suspension, styling tweaks and better dynamics.

The Vision Mercedes - Maybach 6 is designed as an electric car.

Hybrid: all hybrid functions such as electric operating mode, boost and recuperation are available and are applied according to the driving situation and route in the most fuel - efficient manner.

The 1947 WDX featured such amenities as electric wipers, a single driver's sun visor and armrest, dome light, a heater and 10,000 - lb.

In the top - spec SX (O) variant it gets features such as an electric sunroof, 6 - way electrically adjustable driver seat, 7 - inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reverse parking camera with sensors, cruise control, automatic climate control with rear AC vents, auto - dimming IRVM, push - button start, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, tilt - adjustable steering, wireless mobile charger and smart key band.

If you have a short enough commute, a plug - in hybrid can function largely as an electric car for much of the workweek.

In electric mode the Volt's rating is estimated with the same formula as an electric car.

Turning the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo's key led to a silent start - up and takeoff, as the electric motor can run it all the way up to 86 mph.

This means it includes important items for off - roaders such as an electric rear locking diff, Bilstein shocks, full skidplating, and so on.