Lexus hasn't exploited any of the newer tricks, such
as idle stop, used by the competition to boost fuel economy.
Not exact matches
As I mentioned above, the engine actually turns off when the car is
stopped and
idling.
Those modifications include
stop — start (
idle - off) systems in which the engine shuts down when the car is
stopped during driving; low rolling - resistance tires (which are harder and thus less flat, reducing friction); variable valve timing for engines, which increases gas consumption efficiency; and fuel economy computers or displays to encourage eco-driving, such
as such
as those in the Toyota Prius, which show miles per gallon averages for that moment, hour, week or month, or when riding downhill, so that drivers are more aware of how their driving impacts fuel efficiency.
Turning off the engine when
idling, making sure tires are properly inflated, coasting to red lights rather than slamming on the brakes and slowly accelerating from a
stop — all can boost fuel efficiency
as evidenced by hypermilers, those who have mastered the art of traveling hundreds of miles on a few gallons of gas.
As we can already guess the ultimate guy for Mo, the rest is merely a plot that idles in its own set paces, with a plethora of scenes of Montana running maniacally, waving her arms around as she stomps forward in high heels through airports, trying to stop airline personnel from closing gates, or trying to hail cabs just in the nick of tim
As we can already guess the ultimate guy for Mo, the rest is merely a plot that
idles in its own set paces, with a plethora of scenes of Montana running maniacally, waving her arms around
as she stomps forward in high heels through airports, trying to stop airline personnel from closing gates, or trying to hail cabs just in the nick of tim
as she stomps forward in high heels through airports, trying to
stop airline personnel from closing gates, or trying to hail cabs just in the nick of time.
The problem is most serious with the A / C on; when the compressor clutch kicks in while
stopped, if your foot isn't firmly on the brake, the vehicle will lurch forward
as the computer increases the
idle.
The company's factory in Trollhattan last produced cars
as far back
as March, being
idled after the cashflow crisis saw suppliers
stop delivering parts.
On warmer days, the 75cc engine - mounted compressor acts
as the sole source of air - conditioning, while the 15cc motor - driven compressor is in action when the climate control is maintaining a steady temperature or the car is
idle -
stopped.
It looks like unexpected and new - to - Perodua features such
as Vehicle Stability Control, Eco
Idle auto start -
stop and keyless entry with push start button — all exclusive to the range - topping RM 50,800 1.3 Advance — are winning over the early birds.
High
idle should be corrected
as it will cause harsh transmission engagement, waste fuel, and make it difficult to
stop the car
as the engine surges ahead.
Both engines feature automatic start /
stop technology that shuts off the engine during periods when it would otherwise sit
idling, such
as at stoplights.
The 1.3 - litre engine, badged
as the DDiS 200, now comes with the company's Smart Hybrid from Suzuki (SHVS) technology, which includes
idle -
stop start, torque assist, brake energy regeneration system and a gearshift indicator.
The well - specified Q2 1.4 TFSI design arrives
as standard with 17 - inch alloy wheels,
idle -
stop, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, dual - zone climate - control and Audi's MMI infotainment array with satellite - navigation and voice control.
That makes it
as quick
as the 110kW / 370Nm 2.0 - litre turbo - diesel version, which lowers fuel consumption to 4.5 L / 100 km with the aid of
idle -
stop tech.
Mazda then plans gradually to introduce electrical devices such
as idle -
stop, regenerative braking and hybrid systems to further improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.
As a nod toward the practical, the F - Type SVR employs
idle -
stop technology, shutting down the thirsty V8 at traffic lights.
Blind - spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), radar cruise control and lane - departure warning are absent from Sonata,
as is
idle -
stop fuel saving technology.
Ironic
as it may be, this high - performance sports sedan is in line with other new models that use an engine start /
stop feature that cuts power at
idle.
Its
idle -
stop feature doesn't work
as seamlessly
as competitors».
As a further fuel - saving measure, the Mini Cooper S comes with
idle stop, shutting down the engine at traffic
stops.
The CX - 3 Maxx is also equipped with cruise control
as standard, and offers keyless entry and push - button start,
as well
as idle -
stop to save fuel at the lights.
As for the engine
idle stop / start system, yes it can be turned off — there's a button to the left of the gear knob.
Four - wheel drive in the form of a Torsen torque - sensing system that apportions power with a distinct rearward bias, is standard across the range,
as are features such
as automatic
stop / start and a coasting function that
idles the engine on a trailing throttle for added fuel savings.
After renewing existing technologies, such
as engines and bodies, Step One of the Building Block Strategy is
idling stop technology (i -
stop), Step Two is regenerative braking technology, and Step Three is electric drive technology (hybrid, etc.).
This technology
stops the engine during
idle when the brake pedal is held (such
as when waiting at a
stop light).
The combination of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and electric devices — such
as Mazda's
idling stop system, i -
stop, and a new regenerative braking system — enable the Mazda TAKERI to achieve excellent fuel economy.
As an example, BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is the fi rst BMW with automatic transmission to feature an Auto Start
Stop function avoiding
idle speed operation of the engine when at a standstill or in traffi c jams.
Any model grade that is equipped with Mazda's unique
idling stop i -
stop system comes with side and curtain air bags
as standard equipment.
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The ECO Start /
Stop system saves gas by automatically shutting off the engine in
idle situations such
as stoplights.
Efficiency technologies, such
as idle -
stop, also lead to fuel economy gains over the previous generation.
These two engines are designed and engineered to save on fuel and be
as efficient
as possible with
stop / start technology that
stops fuel flow and turns the engine off while
idling to save on fuel and emissions.
As an example, the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is the first BMW with automatic transmission to feature Auto Start
Stop to maximize efficiency by avoiding engine
idling when
stopped.
The Eco package, available only on Soul automatics and contributing low rolling resistance tires and «
Idle Stop & Go» start / stop assistance, brings the mileage estimates to 29 city and 36 highway, impressive for a boxy wedge as roomy as the S
Stop & Go» start /
stop assistance, brings the mileage estimates to 29 city and 36 highway, impressive for a boxy wedge as roomy as the S
stop assistance, brings the mileage estimates to 29 city and 36 highway, impressive for a boxy wedge
as roomy
as the Soul.
As well as the safety kit, Toyota has announced the Kluger's 201kW / 337Nm 3.5 - litre V6 will offer a «greater level of performance» and come with a new eight - speed automatic transmission that's said to boost efficiency and offer idle - stop capabilit
As well
as the safety kit, Toyota has announced the Kluger's 201kW / 337Nm 3.5 - litre V6 will offer a «greater level of performance» and come with a new eight - speed automatic transmission that's said to boost efficiency and offer idle - stop capabilit
as the safety kit, Toyota has announced the Kluger's 201kW / 337Nm 3.5 - litre V6 will offer a «greater level of performance» and come with a new eight - speed automatic transmission that's said to boost efficiency and offer
idle -
stop capability.
Compare it spec - for - spec with familiar opponents and that argument seems unfounded — the high - grade H2 LUX on test failing to offer memory seats, a powered tailgate, sat - nav,
idle -
stop or any of the now - expected electronic driver aids (such
as self - parking technology, blind - spot monitoring, lane - keeping assist and autonomous emergency braking) found in many of its rivals; and those are just a few of the omissions we noted.
AMG says that's enough to propel it to 100km / h in only 3.8 seconds on its way to a 310km / h top speed, while combined fuel consumption — lowered in part by
idle -
stop as standard — is listed at just 9.4 L / 100 km and CO2 emissions at 219g / km on 98 RON premium unleaded.
In an effort to be more fuel - efficient, X5 SUVs have a start /
stop function that shuts down the engine at
idle, such
as at stoplights.
An
idle -
stop function is standard
as is a hill - hold feature, cruise control and a speed limiter.
Fuel consumption over the course of the drive program was 7.5 L / 100 km, which was helped by the
idle stop - start system fitted
as standard.
To reduce fuel consumption, Mini will equip the Countryman with technologies such
as brake regeneration, engine
stop - start at
idle and on - demand use of accessories.
As a fuel saver, Acura gives the MDX
idle -
stop, letting the engine shut down when you
stop for a red light.
The V6 diesel engine is hooked up to a seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox, features engine
idle -
stop functionality to save fuel and carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced from 165 to just 149g / km
as the engine gains Euro 6 compatibility, making it
as «clean»
as some 2.0 - litre engines.
Fed a minimum diet of RON 95 unleaded and taking advantage of an
idle stop system at the lights, fuel economy was
as high
as 9.0 L / 100 km around the inner city, dropping down to 7.0 L / 100 km once some freeway runs were thrown into the mix.
Clever turbocharger technology,
as well
as idle -
stop system across the range and other up to date engine tweaks reduce fuel consumption of the front - wheel drive variant to 8.4 L / 100 km on the ADR combined cycle — 25 per cent better than the outgoing model.
It also offers significant fuel consumption reductions, these boosted thanks to the introduction of an
idle start -
stop system
as standard across the range.
Rio also is the first non-hybrid or non-luxury vehicle to offer
Idle Stop and Go (ISG) technology (available in early 2012), which helps to reduce fuel consumption by turning the engine off when the vehicle is not in motion — such as at a stop light or in traffic — and automatically restarting when the driver releases the brake pe
Stop and Go (ISG) technology (available in early 2012), which helps to reduce fuel consumption by turning the engine off when the vehicle is not in motion — such
as at a
stop light or in traffic — and automatically restarting when the driver releases the brake pe
stop light or in traffic — and automatically restarting when the driver releases the brake pedal.
«Green» features include a brake - energy regeneration system to charge the battery only when the brakes are applied
as well
as an «auto -
stop» feature to save fuel when the engine is
idle.
The available supercharged 5.0 L V8 returned,
as well, producing a robust 510 hp and 461 lb - ft of torque that saw improved EPA - estimated fuel economy at 19 mpg highway and 14 mpg city thanks to a new
stop / start system that automatically turned off the engine when the vehicle was
idling.
Aided by brake energy regeneration, an
idle -
stop system and ECO PRO mode with coasting function, the 7 Series hybrid can travel in all - electric mode for
as much
as 4km / h at speeds of up to 60km / h.