Sentences with phrase «as increasing fuel economy»

Other features for 2009 focus on improving the noise, vibration and harshness of the vehicle, as well as increasing fuel economy.

The new 2.0 is an especially interesting study, as it uses a new twin - scroll turbocharger — similar to BMW's TwinPower turbo engines — to reduce turbo lag and emissions, as well as increase fuel economy.

The December STEO expects that gasoline prices in 2015 will be 23 % lower than the 2014 average, and consumption in December will be virtually unchanged from year - earlier levels, as increased fuel economy balances out increases in vehicle miles traveled in response to lower prices and other factors.

Not exact matches

Some see higher rates as a vote of confidence on the strength of the economy, while others consider increased borrowing costs a threat to the bull market that began amid — and was fueled by — historically low rates and extraordinary Fed stimulus.

Beijing is trying to boost domestic liquidity in the hopes that this will generate stronger domestic demand, but expanding liquidity fuels capital outflows, and these put downward pressure on the currency, while increasing PBoC concerns about the monetary impact of money leaving the economy which, as an article in last week's FT argues, might be worse than we think.

Demand for jet fuel has increased over the last two years as the global economy has strengthened and airplane passenger traffic has risen, said Sandy Fielden, director of oil and products research at Morningstar Commodities in Austin, Texas.

As fiscal stimulus begins to run through the U.S. economy, it will fuel additional economic growth, which likely will increase inflation.

A trade - off between performance and fuel economy may be inevitable in the long run, and as manufacturers change the performance of their vehicles to increase their fuel efficiency, consumer complaints about performance may not go away.

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.

Consumer tip - of - the - day: increasing efficiency of fuel economy on a miles - per - gallon scale is not linear, as more miles - per - gallon (mpg) are initially better for your wallet and the planet than you might expect, and eventually trail off with diminishing returns.

The model produces different jobs and growth projections for a business - as - usual scenario with no technology breakthroughs or major new policies, and then generates different outcomes by factoring in new policies such as a national clean energy standards such as proposed by President Obama; increases in corporate average fuel economy standards; tougher environmental controls on coal - fired power generators; extended investment and production tax credits for clean energy sources and an expanded federal energy loan guarantee program.

This is partially explained by increases in truck share for all four, however other companies such as Mazda and Kia also had large increases in truck share while improving overall fuel economy.

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).

Alcoa, one of the largest aluminum suppliers in the country, expects its sales of aluminum sheet to triple by 2015, as automakers increase their use of the material amid ever - tightening fuel economy standards and consumer demand.

With a combined economy rating of 28 mpg for the manual and 30 mpg for the automatic, Subaru says the automatic Impreza is the most fuel - efficient all - wheel - drive car you can buy in the U.S. And that newfound thrift carries benefits into other areas, too — for instance, a smaller gas tank allows a flat load floor in the five - door, which is one of the ways that Subaru increased interior volume while maintaining the same footprint as the 2011 model.

Images of a purported Lexus RC - F have appeared online, a coupe with similar styling cues to the IS - F (right down to the quad exhaust tailpipes) as well as a more powerful 5 - litre V8, with a 455bhp output and increased fuel economy thanks to cylinder deactivation.

Depending on driving style and road conditions, drivers can increase their fuel economy by as much as 15 percent.

Select a driving experience that fits your needs of the moment: Eco Mode helps increase fuel economy, Manual Mode gives you a more hands - on experience as you manually select your own gears with the paddle shifters, and Sport mode gives you increased responsiveness for quicker acceleration.

Depending on the application, fuel economy is improved by as much as 6 % and torque is increased by nearly 15 % at engine speeds below 3,000 RPM.

Improved performance without sacrificing fuel economy Power for the 2011 Lincoln MKX is supplied by the 3.7 - liter Duratec V - 6, which employs advanced technology and clever control strategies, such as Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti - VCT) to increase horsepower and torque without compromising fuel economy.

The new Endurance ® V8, while maintaining the same 5.6 - liter displacement as its predecessor, offers an increase in horsepower to a best - in - class * 390 (at 5,200 rpm) from the previous 317 horsepower, thanks in part to the addition of several advanced technologies aimed at achieving improved engine performance and greater fuel economy.

The vehicle was designed for consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs - such as increased cargo room, higher visibility and the option of full - time four - wheel drive - along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a compact car, according to Wikipedia.

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.

As for the fuel economy I have found a pretty decent (15 % +) increase when I have the Electronic Stability control (ESC) turned OFF.

8A / 12A switchable Level 1 charging cable CHAdeMO DC quick charge port Battery warming system MiEV remote system (pre-activated air conditioning, heater and timer battery charging) Approaching Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) for alerting pedestrians Charging Times: 3 22 hours for 8amp 14 hours for 12 amp 7 hours with 240V / 15A Level 2 charging system Less than 30 minutes to 80 % full with CHAdeMO Level 3 DC Quick Charger Driving Modes: «D» — allows maximum performance as it generates 100 % torque in direct response to accelerator input «ECO» — helps maximize energy usage («fuel economy») by slightly reducing overall power output to reduce the rate of battery consumption «B» — increases regenerative brake biasing to augment energy recycling (with 100 % of power production available)

But to Porsche and their customers, the combination of performance, speed and increased fuel economy is just as important as fuel mileage alone is to Toyota Prius buyers.

I'm impressed with the cylinder deactivation as a tool for increasing fuel economy.

The Prius V uses the same powertrain as the previous generation Prius, but because of the increase in size and weight over the smaller car, both fuel economy and performance suffer.

Though it only debuted in 2013, Chevy has enhanced the Spark for 2014 with a new automatic transmission that increases fuel economy to 39 mpg in an effort to top rivals such as the Scion iQ, Fiat 500, and Smart Fortwo.

The tax amount increases as fuel economy falls.

«The 2009 Maxima 3.5 S features an increase in standard equipment, horsepower and style, combined with better fuel economy, yet remains very competitively priced with nearly $ 400 more value than the 2008 Maxima 3.5 SE,» said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. «As the flagship of Nissan's exciting 2009 lineup, this new Maxima sets the standard in every category, including value.»

This is a home run for all those big truck and SUV owners now looking for a way to downsize, cut costs and increase fuel economy without having to give up everything they've come to know and love, like reasonable legroom, sufficient cargo room, decent acceleration, steady and quiet ride, and the niceties such as navigation, a power liftgate and a backup camera.

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high - strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety.

Each of these product solutions focuses on increased fuel economy and efficient performance as well as drivability, emphasizing on - demand torque response of the electric motors.

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.

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.

The 29 mpg highway rating represents an 11 percent increase over the fuel economy of the previous generation's LS3 - powered Corvette, while the 6.2 L LT1 delivers 455 horsepower, a 6 percent increase over the previous generation Corvette as well.

As a result, city / highway fuel economy is now 20/29 mpg * — an increase of 3 mpg in highway driving over the 2011 TL.

Like the 8HP, the 9HP uses a modular design approach that allows AWD and stop / start capability; ZF claims as much as a 16 percent combined fuel - economy increase compared to equivalent six - speed transverse automatics.

Also, the new system will be joining the present eight - speed transmission used for Kia models with rear - wheel drive, featuring smaller hydraulic oil pump or a high - performance direct control valve body with 12 valves out of 20, which reduce shift times; it allows as well a 34 percent ratio increase over the six - speed automatic, improving thus acceleration and fuel economy.

As a result, 3.8 - liter GDI fuel economy increases over seven percent from 27 mpg to 29 mpg on the highway.

A number of the Pathfinder's competitors — the Ford Explorer and the Dodge Durango, to name two — have migrated to unibody platforms as looming increases in fuel - economy regulations force automakers to cut the weight of their crossovers and SUVs.

The new LE Eco trim will be rated at 140 horsepower, as it debuts Toyota's Valvematic system for the first time in America: this improved variable - valve timing and lift system is said to increase horsepower and fuel economy by at least 5 percent.

This new enhancement aids in both increased performance as well as fuel economy

This new eAssist system, when coupled with the four - cylinder engine, has a 19 percent increase in city fuel economy compared to the LaCrosse's advanced V - 6 and leverages a compact lithium - ion battery pack to provide select benefits found in fully electric vehicles, such as torque - assisted launch, energy - saving regenerative braking and exceptionally smooth stop / start.

Fuel economy increases about 20 percent as well, and a thorough interior and exterior restyling lends the lineup a slick new look.

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.

As the speed increases, ABC also lowers the vehicle below the static ride height (maxing out at about 0.5 inch at about 80 mph) to reduce wind resistance for better fuel economy and reduced noise and lower the center of gravity for better high - speed stability.

This year's release of the 2015 Jeep Renegade saw an increase in Jeep sales as the newly designed crossover SUV brought unique styling features, great fuel economy numbers, and affordable pricing to the lineup.