Meanwhile, he added, the steady erosion of fuel duty yield is well known,
as vehicle fuel efficiency improves and hybrid, electric and other vehicle technologies achieve significant market penetration.
Not exact matches
Low prices have emboldened many Americans to purchase
vehicles with lower
fuel efficiency such
as trucks, vans and SUVs, which has been great for auto companies and lenders.
Plus, you can get
vehicle data, such
as information on carbon emissions,
fuel efficiency, and even speeding, harsh braking and engine idling.
Boosting the
fuel efficiency of motor
vehicles by «harvesting» the energy generated by their shock absorbers and feeding it back into batteries or electrical systems such
as air conditioning has become a major goal in automotive engineering.
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.
For example, I have voted to improve
fuel efficiency standards for
vehicles, to provide communities with funding to expand public transportation, to provide tax credits to expand the use of wind and solar technologies,
as well
as expanding access to grants and tax credits for homeowners to weatherize their homes and purchase more
fuel efficient
vehicles.
Federal law requires that new cars be sold with a label that includes the
vehicle's
fuel efficiency as measured in miles per gallon.
The students say that for heavy
vehicles such
as Hummers, the system can boost
fuel efficiency from 2 to 10 percent, depending on the terrain.
And while wind energy had been growing at an average annual rate of 27 percent and solar photovoltaic, too, was surging
as costs fell sharply, so - called clean coal remained a long way off and governments» ambitions for
fuel efficiency and electric
vehicles were well ahead of reality.
But Chu said the government does need to send clear signals to the private sector, such
as those sent by setting high goals for improving
vehicle fuel efficiency.
Reduced transportation costs,
as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found that
fuel efficiency improves 2 % for every 100 pounds shed from a
vehicle.
So
as you can see, although it raises its octane level, it decreases its
efficiency to only 66 % that of good old fashioned gasoline (another point to the theory that todays gasoline doesn't go
as far
as it used to
as it contains about 10 % ethonal everywhere in the U.S.) also this is the reasoning for the moniker «flex
fuel» equipped
vehicles.
Equipped with the most up - to - date technology and styling, a new
vehicle will likely provide greater
fuel efficiency,
as well
as include all the neatest bells, whistles, thing - a-majigs and doo - dads you could ever desire.
Consumers have been slow to gravitate toward electric
vehicles (EVs)
as a result of their high cost and fears about driving range, but automakers continue to develop technology because it is seen
as a primary driver in meeting rising
fuel -
efficiency requirements globally.
Car buyers flocked to Hyundai dealerships with
fuel efficiency on their minds,
as 35 % of
vehicles sold in August were models rated at 40 mpg highway.
Such material
efficiency reduces the overall weight and,
as a result, the
fuel consumption of the
vehicle.
When Honda introduced the ground - breaking Insight in 2000, it was hailed
as a leap forward in automotive engineering, and thanks to its slippery raindrop shape and highly efficient gasoline / electric hybrid drivetrain, the small coupe was able to achieve record - setting
fuel -
efficiency while retaining everyday drivability that would have been impossible in a pure electric
vehicle.
This has obvious benefits in terms of weight and therefor
fuel efficiency,
as well
as towing capacity, yet some are fearing the higher repair costs associated with aluminum
vehicles.
The
vehicle was one of only two minivans to be named a 2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick, when equipped with the proper frontal crash prevention technology, and it achieves some of the most impressive
fuel efficiency numbers of any minivan
as well.
If your
vehicle is equipped with a variable valve timing system, it needs to operate
as designed for proper performance and
fuel efficiency.
Reliable and long - lasting diesel powered heavy trucks move our goods from coast to coast and diesel propelled cars offer better
fuel efficiency ratings than those of gasoline powered
vehicles, still American consumers seem hesitant to purchase these clean burning and economical cars
as their primary source of transportation.
Models such
as the 2014 Mercedes - Benz GLK250 SUV is one of the
vehicles highlighted for the winter months at Loeber Motors near Chicago due to its available four - wheel drive option,
as well
as its class leading
fuel efficiency rating of up to 33 MPG highway.
As the world's first model to offer customers the choice of three powertrain options, the IONIQ combines class - leading
fuel efficiency with a fun, responsive drive and attractive design, a unique mix not yet achieved by a hybrid
vehicle.
On the Monroney label, you'll find such things
as where the
vehicle was built, what equipment was put on it, and what
fuel efficiency you can expect.
* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated
fuel system for greater
fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled
vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved
fuel efficiency,
as the regeneration process requires additional
fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative
fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability
A
vehicle's accessories, such
as the air conditioner, power steering pump, water pump, or alternator, draw power from the engine and impact the
vehicle's
fuel efficiency when they are running at speeds that are above or below their optimum rpm.
The company makes belts that are incorporated into CVTs used in
vehicles made by Toyota Motor, and the expansion is in response to growing inquiries from Toyota
as the automaker increases production of
vehicles equipped with CVT, which offer greater
fuel efficiency than conventional automatic transmissions, according to the report.
Other symptoms include harsh shifting or failure to shift by the transmission,
as well
as a reduction in the
fuel efficiency of the
vehicle.
The comparison of both of these
vehicles includes important features to buyers such
as pricing,
fuel efficiency, safety features.
Crossovers are commonly seen
as the ideal
vehicle for drivers that want capability and safety, mixed with a high level of
fuel efficiency.
Honda's next - generation
fuel cell - electric
vehicle will feature a
fuel cell powertrain packaged completely in the engine room of the
vehicle, allowing for
efficiencies in cabin space
as well
as flexibility in the potential application of FC technology to multiple
vehicle types in the future.
«The introduction of eco-friendly
vehicles such
as the Optima Sportswagon Plug - in Hybrid will ensure Kia remains on course to achieve its mission of improving average fleet
fuel efficiency by 25 per cent by 2020, compared to 2014 levels.»
And it comes
as no surprise that the worst
fuel economy goes to the ultra-luxe
vehicles, with the Bugatti Veyron, Aston Martin DB9 and DBS and the Bentley Continental GTC all taking the bottom spot in their respective categories for motoring in -
efficiency.
This model sets itself apart with Roomy interior for a compact SUV,
fuel - efficiency, excellent connectivity and audio systems, capable all - wheel - drive system, and safety features Options: Radio W / Seek - Scan Clock Speed Compensated Volume Control Steering Wheel Controls Voice Activation And Radio Data System Radio: Entune Am / Fm / Cd / Mp3 / Wma Playback W / 6 Spkers - Inc: 6.1 Touch - Screen W / Integrated Back - Up Camera Display Auxiliary Audio Jack Usb Port W / Ipod Connectivity And Control Vehicle Information W / Customizable Settings Hands - Free Phone Capability Phone Book Access And Music Streaming Via Bluetooth Wireless Technology Integrated Roof Antenna Body - Colored Front Bumper W / Black Rub Strip / Fascia Accent Auto Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo Body - Colored Door Handles Black Power Side Mirrors W / Convex Spotter And Manual Folding Tires: P225 / 65R17h As Wide Vent Body - Colored Rear Bumper W / Black Rub Strip / Fascia Accent Fully Galvanized Steel Panels Liftgate Rear Cargo Access Fixed Interval Wipers Lip Spoiler Black Bodyside Cladding And Black Wheel Well Trim Laminated Glass Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included W / Power Door Locks Deep Tinted Glass Steel Spare Wheel Chrome Side Windows Trim And Black Front Windshield Trim Clearcoat Paint Roof Rack Rails Only Wheels: 17 X 6.5 J - Inc: Caps Fixed Rear Window W / Fixed Interval Wiper And Defroster Body - Colored Grille W / Chrome Accents Driver Foot Rest Cargo Space Lights Engine Immobilizer Remote Releases - Inc: Mechanical Fuel Urethane Gear Shift Knob Full Carpet Floor Covering 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Interior Trim - Inc: Metal - Look Instrument Panel Insert Metal - Look Door Panel Insert And Metal - Look Interior Accents Full Cloth Headliner Outside Temp Gauge Rear Cupholder Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints Fabric Seat Trim Front Map Lights Carpet Floor Trim Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 6 - Way Adjustable Driver And 4 - Way Adjustable Passenger Seats 60/40 Split Reclining Fold - Flat Second - Row Seats W / Height - Adjustable Headrests And Center Armrest Hvac - Inc: Underseat Ducts Split - Bench Front Facing Rear Seat Fade - To - Off Interior Lighting Delayed Accessory Power Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors Trip Computer Day - Night Rearview Mirror Air Filtration Power Rear Windows And Fixed 3Rd Row Windows Cruise Control W / Steering Wheel Controls Gauges - Inc: Speedometer Odometer Engine Coolant Temp Tachometer Inclinometer Trip Odometer And Trip Computer Power 1St Row Windows W / Driver 1 - Touch Down Front Cupholder Cloth Door Trim Insert Manual Air Conditioning Glove Box Remote Keyless Entry W / Integrated Key Transmitter Illuminated Entry Illuminated Ignition Switch And Panic Button Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Front Center Armrest Power Door Locks W / Autolock Feature Cargo Area Concealed Storage 2 Seatback Storage Pockets Seats W / Cloth Back Material Analog Display Instrument Panel Bin Driver And Passenger Door Bins Full Floor Console W / Covered Storage Mini Overhead Console W / Storage And 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Double Wishbone Rear Suspension W / Coil Springs 15.9
fuel -
efficiency, excellent connectivity and audio systems, capable all - wheel - drive system, and safety features Options: Radio W / Seek - Scan Clock Speed Compensated Volume Control Steering Wheel Controls Voice Activation And Radio Data System Radio: Entune Am / Fm / Cd / Mp3 / Wma Playback W / 6 Spkers - Inc: 6.1 Touch - Screen W / Integrated Back - Up Camera Display Auxiliary Audio Jack Usb Port W / Ipod Connectivity And Control
Vehicle Information W / Customizable Settings Hands - Free Phone Capability Phone Book Access And Music Streaming Via Bluetooth Wireless Technology Integrated Roof Antenna Body - Colored Front Bumper W / Black Rub Strip / Fascia Accent Auto Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo Body - Colored Door Handles Black Power Side Mirrors W / Convex Spotter And Manual Folding Tires: P225 / 65R17h
As Wide Vent Body - Colored Rear Bumper W / Black Rub Strip / Fascia Accent Fully Galvanized Steel Panels Liftgate Rear Cargo Access Fixed Interval Wipers Lip Spoiler Black Bodyside Cladding And Black Wheel Well Trim Laminated Glass Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included W / Power Door Locks Deep Tinted Glass Steel Spare Wheel Chrome Side Windows Trim And Black Front Windshield Trim Clearcoat Paint Roof Rack Rails Only Wheels: 17 X 6.5 J - Inc: Caps Fixed Rear Window W / Fixed Interval Wiper And Defroster Body - Colored Grille W / Chrome Accents Driver Foot Rest Cargo Space Lights Engine Immobilizer Remote Releases - Inc: Mechanical
Fuel Urethane Gear Shift Knob Full Carpet Floor Covering 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Interior Trim - Inc: Metal - Look Instrument Panel Insert Metal - Look Door Panel Insert And Metal - Look Interior Accents Full Cloth Headliner Outside Temp Gauge Rear Cupholder Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints Fabric Seat Trim Front Map Lights Carpet Floor Trim Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 6 - Way Adjustable Driver And 4 - Way Adjustable Passenger Seats 60/40 Split Reclining Fold - Flat Second - Row Seats W / Height - Adjustable Headrests And Center Armrest Hvac - Inc: Underseat Ducts Split - Bench Front Facing Rear Seat Fade - To - Off Interior Lighting Delayed Accessory Power Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors Trip Computer Day - Night Rearview Mirror Air Filtration Power Rear Windows And Fixed 3Rd Row Windows Cruise Control W / Steering Wheel Controls Gauges - Inc: Speedometer Odometer Engine Coolant Temp Tachometer Inclinometer Trip Odometer And Trip Computer Power 1St Row Windows W / Driver 1 - Touch Down Front Cupholder Cloth Door Trim Insert Manual Air Conditioning Glove Box Remote Keyless Entry W / Integrated Key Transmitter Illuminated Entry Illuminated Ignition Switch And Panic Button Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Front Center Armrest Power Door Locks W / Autolock Feature Cargo Area Concealed Storage 2 Seatback Storage Pockets Seats W / Cloth Back Material Analog Display Instrument Panel Bin Driver And Passenger Door Bins Full Floor Console W / Covered Storage Mini Overhead Console W / Storage And 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Double Wishbone Rear Suspension W / Coil Springs 15.9
Fuel Urethane Gear Shift Knob Full Carpet Floor Covering 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Interior Trim - Inc: Metal - Look Instrument Panel Insert Metal - Look Door Panel Insert And Metal - Look Interior Accents Full Cloth Headliner Outside Temp Gauge Rear Cupholder Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints Fabric Seat Trim Front Map Lights Carpet Floor Trim Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 6 - Way Adjustable Driver And 4 - Way Adjustable Passenger Seats 60/40 Split Reclining Fold - Flat Second - Row Seats W / Height - Adjustable Headrests And Center Armrest Hvac - Inc: Underseat Ducts Split - Bench Front Facing Rear Seat Fade - To - Off Interior Lighting Delayed Accessory Power Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors Trip Computer Day - Night Rearview Mirror Air Filtration Power Rear Windows And Fixed 3Rd Row Windows Cruise Control W / Steering Wheel Controls Gauges - Inc: Speedometer Odometer Engine Coolant Temp Tachometer Inclinometer Trip Odometer And Trip Computer Power 1St Row Windows W / Driver 1 - Touch Down Front Cupholder Cloth Door Trim Insert Manual Air Conditioning Glove Box Remote Keyless Entry W / Integrated Key Transmitter Illuminated Entry Illuminated Ignition Switch And Panic Button Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Front Center Armrest Power Door Locks W / Autolock Feature Cargo Area Concealed Storage 2 Seatback Storage Pockets Seats W / Cloth Back Material Analog Display Instrument Panel Bin Driver And Passenger Door Bins Full Floor Console W / Covered Storage Mini Overhead Console W / Storage And 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Double Wishbone Rear Suspension W / Coil Springs 15.9 Gal.
As a result, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
vehicle is able to «sail» without engine power, thereby also achieving maximum
fuel efficiency.
From a long list of
vehicles that qualified in varying degrees
as safe, roomy and affordable, the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com selected this year's 10 Best New Family
Vehicles by evaluating each on such factors
as capability,
fuel efficiency, resale value, and the all - important kid - friendliness.
An
efficiency gauge replaces the tachometer, informing drivers of when they are achieving maximum
fuel economy; whether the
vehicle is in electric - only mode, engine - only mode or a combination of the two; and, because of the silent start
as the key is turned, a telltale indicates when the
vehicle is on and ready to drive.
If you're looking for a model that fits more closely with the gasoline powered
vehicles you're used to, however, diesel
fuel efficiency advantages are a great option
as well.
As the smallest member of the bowtie brand's utility -
vehicle lineup, new Chevy Trax features a high level of
fuel efficiency and impressive handling.
The
vehicle is often used
as a test - bed to field various
fuel efficiency technology, such
as the 2007 university based Cornell 100 + MPG Team.
The most important thing in this
vehicle is the
fuel efficiency as well
as the low emissions.
As you heard in the video, this
vehicle has the best city
fuel efficiency of any
vehicle on the road today.
Designed to help drivers get the most from C - MAX, information such
as instantaneous
fuel economy can be displayed on one of two 4.2 - inch LCD screens, helping drivers more closely monitor how their driving behavior affects the
vehicle's
efficiency.
Models such
as the 2014 Mercedes - Benz GLK250 SUV is one of the
vehicles highlighted for the winter months at Loeber Motors near Chicago, IL due to its available four - wheel drive option,
as well
as its class leading
fuel efficiency rating of up to 33 MPG highway.
A standard direct type Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) helps the driver maintain proper air pressure to improve driving safety and
fuel efficiency,
as well
as reduce wear and tear on the
vehicle's tires.
You're going to have a responsibility
as well, because if alternative -
fuel vehicles are manufactured but you guys aren't buying them, then folks will keep on making cars that don't have the same
fuel efficiency.
Still, there are few breakthroughs
as promising for increasing
fuel efficiency and reducing our dependence on oil
as electric
vehicles.
The full Presidential Climate Action Plan (
as opposed to summaries) contains a comprehensive set of ideas to reduce transportation emissions, covering not only improvements in
vehicle efficiency and alternative
fuels, but also changes in national policy to promote high - speed rail for intercity travel, mass transit and telecommuting, and smart growth in urban development.
The popularity of the Smart continues to be questioned
as more a
vehicle of stature rather than
fuel economy and environmental
efficiency, according to reports by some Treehugger's and consumers.
Driving habits and auto maintenance influence
vehicle fuel efficiency by
as much
as 15 %.