[47] Engineering changes included thicker brake linings and larger brakes for V8 - powered cars, as well
as fuel economy improvements with lower axle ratios and more efficient carburetor for the I6 engines.
A new 8 - speed automatic transmission will got a better drive experience as well
as fuel economy improvement.
Not exact matches
The transmission - related
improvements boosted
fuel economy by
as much
as 11 percent.
Officials attributed the strong showing by auto manufacturers to general
improvements in
fuel economy as well
as growing manufacturer investment in hybrid and electric - powered vehicles.
Simply put, these long slow runs offer MANY of the benefits of high intensity work (
improvements to the circulatory system, improved lung capacity, increased ability to use lipids
as fuel, and most importantly RUNNING FORM
ECONOMY) without being nearly
as stressful to the nervous system or muscles (particularly the type II fibers).
Together with a slight
improvement in drag (its coefficient drops one hundredth to 0.30; the Camry's is 0.28) and a slight reduction in weight —
as much
as 78 pounds, depending on trim — the new 2013 Altima posts big gains in EPA
fuel economy: the city rating jumps from 23 mpg to 27 mpg, and highway mileage goes from 32 mpg to a top - of - the - class 38 mpg.
A supplier source told Reuters that GM is planning a special high - efficiency model that will use aluminum extensively for a weight savings of at least 250 lb, and an
improvement of
as much
as 20 percent in
fuel economy.
(527 N • m) of torque, and features
fuel - saving Multi-displacement System (MDS) technology that provides
as much
as a 20 percent
improvement in
fuel economy.
The standard engine is a new 2.5 - liter four - cylinder unit with undisclosed power and torque levels that's said to offer
improvements in NVH,
fuel economy, and emissions over its predecessor,
as well
as gains in horsepower and torque.
The 2016 Dodge Challenger's segment - first TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight - speed automatic transmission delivers world - class precision and
fuel efficiency, along with a new electronic shifter, Sport mode and paddle - shifting capabilities for more performance,
as well
as an
improvement in
fuel economy.
The lack of a manual transmission option for the SE decreases its appeal
as the sportier Maxima option; the CVT has not made an
improvement to
fuel economy either.
Based on the fourth - generation Optima sedan, the hybrid version benefits from the same full redesign
as the gas - powered model and targets a 10 percent
improvement in
fuel economy compared to its predecessor.
For 2009, the HEMI engine is upgraded to get an estimated five percent
improvement in
fuel economy as well
as an increase of 30 horsepower (9 percent) and 8 lb. - ft.
Efficiency
improvements mean a horsepower increase and improved
fuel economy for this generation,
as well.
This time the attention is on
fuel economy,
as in a 33 percent
improvement in
fuel mileage compared with the 2011 model.
Improvements in power,
fuel economy, and noise, vibration, and harshness in both small - and large - capacity turbodiesels over the last decade have spurred their widespread adoption in certain markets, notably in Europe where they (
as of 2014) make up over 50 % of new car registrations.
What that means is that there's still another 10 - 20 %
improvement possible in
fuel economy as those technologies get integrated.
Honda worked a little magic here too,
as these
improvements all came without any penalty in
fuel economy,
as the numbers were either equal or higher than equivalent precursors.
Diesel will grant the BMW X5 xDrive35d better
fuel economy (
as much
as a 30 percent
improvement to 19 city / 26 highway) and higher torque than its gas - powered counterpart.
It targets low emissions
as well
as a significant
improvement in
fuel economy.
Leading
fuel efficiency: 35 %
fuel economy improvement compared with 2005 on a corporate average by launching products delivering class - leading
fuel efficiency across a wide range of segments in Japan, China, Europe and the United States such
as: an all - new front - wheel drive hybrid model and an all - new plug - in hybrid model based on Nissan's unique technology.
BMW also claims the mill provides a 25 percent
improvement in
fuel economy over the outgoing V10 thanks to the inclusion of features such
as brake - energy recuperation, an alternator that disengages under acceleration and an automatic stop / start function — all part of the German car maker's EfficientDynamics initiative.
As a result, the friction reduction measures are a significant element to improve fuel economy as evidenced by improvements in city, highway and combined fuel economy for both the 2.4 L I - 4 and the 3.5 L V -
As a result, the friction reduction measures are a significant element to improve
fuel economy as evidenced by improvements in city, highway and combined fuel economy for both the 2.4 L I - 4 and the 3.5 L V -
as evidenced by
improvements in city, highway and combined
fuel economy for both the 2.4 L I - 4 and the 3.5 L V - 6.
Not
as dramatic in saving
fuel as cylinder deactivation, an electrically driven, 42 - volt variable - assist power steering system provides up to a 0.5 - mpg
fuel economy improvement compared to the common belt - driven hydraulic systems.
The revamp also brings noteworthy
improvements in output and
fuel economy,
as well
as a number of new creature comforts and tech features.
The new engines will feature advanced technology in a compact package and will offer a significant
improvement in
fuel economy,
as well
as low emissions.
The reduction in weight allows for an improved
fuel economy - up to 30 mpg -
as well
as an
improvement of the intake airflow - an
improvement of 7 % - resulting in a power increase of around 11 horsepower.
And yet, the Cayenne Turbo qualifies
as an LEVII (low - emission vehicle) and in preliminary
fuel economy testing the Cayenne Turbo showed the benefits of the direct
fuel injection technology with an
improvement up to 11 percent in highway driving compared to the previous generation Cayenne Turbo.
It helps owners conserve
fuel by automatically shutting off the engine when the car comes to a stop, such
as at stoplights, contributing to EPA - estimated
fuel economy of 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway — a 14 - percent
improvement in city mileage and 6 percent greater highway efficiency.
Technologies and engineering innovations help Explorer America concept deliver an approximately 20 to 30 percent
fuel -
economy improvement, depending on engine selection, while providing room for six and their gear
as well
as moderate towing and off - roading capabilities.
And yet, the Cayenne Turbo qualifies
as an LEVII (low - emission vehicle) and in preliminary
fuel economy testing the Cayenne Turbo showed the benefits of the direct
fuel injection technology with an
improvement up to 11 percent in highway driving.
Its new, 65kg - lighter body is the trigger for a bevy of on - road
improvements, including better
fuel economy (
as low
as 5.3 L / 100 km) and reduced CO2 emissions (119g / km).
Delivering power and torque increases by up to 20hp and 20Nm
as well
as improvements in
fuel economy by up to 25 per cent, it appears to have succeeded.
Both hybrid models promise
as much
as a 10 percent
improvement in
fuel economy, while maintaining the performance and capability expected from a fullsize pickup.
Expanded multi-disc lock - up control improves the efficiency of power delivery and works with the new gear ratios to provide a 1.0 mpg
improvement in
fuel economy on the highway, and a 0.8 mpg
improvement in city driving,
as compared to a conventional design.
The Chevrolet Spark, another small car that's helping revitalize the brand's entry - level lineup, is redesigned for 2016, featuring
improvements such
as more power, better
fuel economy, and more standard safety equipment.
Beyond the mixed - metal construction and extensive use of LED lighting, little is definitively known about the new GM 1 / 2 - tons, but we expect the usual incremental
improvements in frame strength,
fuel economy, towing and payload capacity,
as well
as new comfort and convenience features and electronics.
However,
as vehicles become more complicated and driven by
fuel economy improvements, it's great to see the Land Cruiser hold out against outlandish changes.
Declaring that a few per cent less
fuel consumption throughout an entire model range gives the public and society in general more than a significant
improvement of
fuel economy on just one niche model, BMW has stated that it will implement spray - guided direct injection on all its gasoline models in the future,
as well
as regenerative braking and stop / start functionality.
The new powerplant also boasts excellent
fuel economy: the combined consumption in the EU cycle is
as high
as 34mpg and CO2 emissions are
as low
as 194g / km, an
improvement of more than 25 per cent over the previous model's figures.
For example, returning owners of 2008 model year F - 150s could see EPA - estimated
fuel economy rating
improvements of up to 43 percent and power - to - weight increases of up to 46 percent, while towing could improve
as much
as 3,900 pounds and payload could improve
as much
as 1,390 pounds, depending on engine and configuration.
«Just
as individual mileage can vary based on driving styles and environmental conditions, we expect
fuel economy improvements will differ from customer to customer depending on individual driving habits,» said Nair.
It is expected to deliver a
fuel economy improvement of
as much
as six percent compared with a conventional four - speed automatic transaxle.
As I recall, Professor Frank claimed it could achieve something like a 50 percent
improvement in
fuel -
economy.
And though the new range boasts
fuel economy improvements across its range, and equipment changes to boot, all of the models have gone up in price —
as much
as $ 4900 in the case of the $ 281,100 petrol bi-turbo V8 - engined 750i.
The end result is
as much
as a 3 percent
improvement in
fuel economy and a 10 percent
improvement in power output versus traditional engines without these advanced features.
Here,
fuel economies described in mpg are portrayed
as if the emissions standards were accomplished entirely by
fuel efficiency
improvements.
The paper incorporates data - driven estimates of the value of
fuel economy into an automotive market simulation model that has three components: a consumer demand function that predicts consumers» vehicle choices
as functions of vehicle price,
fuel price, and vehicle attributes (the new estimates of the value of
fuel economy are used to set the parameters of the demand function); an engineering and economic evaluation of feasible
fuel economy improvements by 2010; and a game theoretic analysis of manufacturers» competitive interactions.
PROJECTED
FUEL ECONOMY:
As a hybrid — after a 30 mile all - electric range — expected
improvement of 30 % (current)- 60 % (next generation), (20 - 26 MPG vs. 14 - 16MPG for an unconverted Ford F - 150).
The US Energy Information Administration's (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2017 (AEO2017) Reference case projects a decline in light - duty vehicle energy use between 2018 and 2040
as improvements in
fuel economy more than offset increases in light - duty vehicle (LDV) miles.