Sentences with phrase «at gas efficiency»

The newer escapes are much better at gas efficiency.

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«After substantially improving their cost structures through 2015 and 2016, North American exploration and production (E&P) companies will demonstrate meaningful capital efficiency to the extent the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price is above $ 50 per barrel and the Henry Hub natural gas price is at least $ 3.00 per MMBtu,» Moody's said.

In a recent example, an oil and gas company issued a green bond aimed at funding projects focusing on energy efficiency and low emissions technologies.

«Our industry's continued focus on environmental stewardship and the role that growers, manufacturers, logistics companies, retailers and others play is driving heightened awareness and actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while simultaneously boosting cost and energy efficiencies.»

Find out more about the energy challenge and how National Grid is helping find solutions to some of the challenges we face at www.nationalgridconnecting.com The National Grid Energy Efficiency Innovation Award scheme was launched across National Grid's four gas distribution networks and provided a # 400k fund to support major innovations to tackle fuel poverty and deliver energy efficiency solutions in communities, with five agencies in total receiviEfficiency Innovation Award scheme was launched across National Grid's four gas distribution networks and provided a # 400k fund to support major innovations to tackle fuel poverty and deliver energy efficiency solutions in communities, with five agencies in total receiviefficiency solutions in communities, with five agencies in total receiving awards.

In the absence of HCl, ClONO2 also reacts irreversibly with ice with a collision efficiency of ∼ 0.02 at 200 K; the product hypochlorous acid (HOCI) is released to the gas phase on a time scale of minutes.

Low - cost, high - benefit efforts look promising in at least three major areas: improved energy efficiency, energy technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable land use.

A team of researchers at the University of Delaware has developed a highly selective catalyst capable of electrochemically converting carbon dioxide — a greenhouse gas — to carbon monoxide with 92 percent efficiency.

But so is the cost of any method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions enough to make a similar difference — whether it's doubling the fuel efficiency of every single car and truck on the road (which would cost a few trillion dollars and take at least 15 years) or building scores of new wind turbines for each turbine already turning today or erecting hundreds of new solar cell arrays for every array in use today.

«The world desperately needs higher - efficiency gas turbines because the end result is millions of tons of carbon dioxide that's not going into the atmosphere,» said Citeno, noting that in the last 2 years, more than 50 percent of gas turbines manufactured at GE's Greenville plant were exported to other countries.

Monash University Research Fellow Dr Philip Wallis said an analysis of options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions found energy efficiency measures reduced water consumption at the same time.

GE's H - class heavy - duty gas turbines are currently the world's largest and most efficient gas turbines, capable of converting fuel and air into electricity at more than 62 percent power - plant efficiency when matched with a steam turbine generator, a setup known as combined cycle.

That's because the gas can be used to make several of the layers in a silicon photovoltaic — from the top of the cell where it is used to deposit a layer of silicon nitride that ensures that all sunlight is absorbed, to the bottom where it can be used to deposit another layer that helps reflect back any missed photons of sunlight, boosting the efficiency of the cell at converting light into electricity.

Tests of gas levels in blood flowing to and from the replacement organs showed that they were taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide at 95 % of normal efficiency.

Using infra - red gas analysers connected to a miniature controlled environment chamber, Dr Samuel Taylor and Professor Steve Long, at the Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) simulated a sudden increase in sunlight following shade, and measured the time it took for the plant to regain its maximum photosynthesis efficiency and take full advantage of the extra energy from light.

The devices make electricity at an efficiency that can match a large natural gas - based power plant.

«Stabilization of concentrations [of greenhouse gases] in the atmosphere will ultimately require nearly net - zero emissions before the end of the century,» says Richard Bradley, head of the energy efficiency and environment division at the International Energy Agency in Paris.

(2) in phase II, to develop the conceptual design for advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least 65 percent combined cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis.

(B) to develop and demonstrate the technology required for advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least 62 percent combined cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis; and

(A) to develop the conceptual design of advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least 62 percent combined cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis; and

-- Not later than July 1, 2013, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the extent by which the initiative has been enacted and the actual and projected effectiveness of the program under this section, including the energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, cost savings, and safety benefits at manufacturing facilities, power plants, refineries, hospitals, universities, government buildings, and other commercial and industrial locations.

This observation result was published Silverman et al. «A higher efficiency of converting gas to stars pushes galaxies at z ~ 1.6 well - above the star - forming main sequence» in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, issued in October 2015.

Sung enthusiastically by Todd, a Prius owner with a 9 - to - 5 job, the song is a guitar - laced rock tune that takes aim at gas guzzlers and accentuates the fourth - generation Prius» impressive efficiency and new features.

Select hybrid mode and it mixes use of the gas engine and electric motor for optimum efficiency and performance, while the PSM Sport mode allows a «significantly sportier» driving style and Sport + mode recharges the battery at a much higher rate.

This lets the engine efficiently use exhaust scavenging techniques, which decreases exhaust gas temperatures and NOx emissions, improves turbine efficiency, and reduces turbo lag evident at low engine speeds.

When paired with either the 2.0 - liter MultiJet II diesel engine, or 2.4 - liter MultiAir2 gas engine, the nine - speed transmission delivers numerous benefits customers will appreciate, including aggressive launches, smooth power delivery at highway speeds and improved fuel efficiency versus a six - speed automatic transmission.

The electric motor has been downsized slightly and the gas engine gains efficiency at the expense of a little top - end power.

Among the powertrain developments are larger turbochargers with water - to - water intercoolers to reduce the exhaust gas temperature at high revs for improved combustion efficiency and extra top - end power.

The all - new 3.6 - liter Pentastar V - 6 engine is manufactured at Chrysler Group LLC's Trenton South Engine Plant in Trenton, Mich. 2.4 - liter I - 4 World Gas Engine The proven 2.4 - liter I - 4 World Gas Engine delivers value, power and fuel efficiency.

The engines provide sufficient power without compromising efficiency, so you can appreciate your muscular vehicle without having to make constant pit stops at the gas station.

A high - efficiency exhaust system and the dual - bed, high - density catalytic converter help the Accord engine meet stringent LEV3 - AT - PZEV (SULEV30) / Interim Tier3 Bin30 standards, which require reduced greenhouse gases compared to lower standards.

In addition, you can opt for special technological features like the auto start stop function, which automatically switches off the engine at stops like traffic lights, saving you gas and optimizing fuel efficiency.

The twin - scroll turbocharger design has several other advantages over traditional, single - scroll turbocharging systems, including: • Improved combustion efficiency • Low engine - speed efficiency • Kinetic exhaust gas energy is not wasted or trapped • Cooler cylinder temperatures • Lower exhaust temperatures • Leaner air / fuel ratio • Better pressure distribution in the exhaust ports and more efficient delivery of exhaust gas energy to the turbocharger's turbine Veloster's twin - scroll turbo has superior handling of exhaust gas separation at the turbine leading to improved low - end torque and faster transient torque response.

Not only is the CVT expected to offer greater efficiency at the gas pump, but with a set of Sequential Shiftmatic paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, it also comes with a simulated 10 speeds to play with.

Sure, there are several luxury hybrid cars available that cater to those seeking better fuel efficiency, but there are also a number of models that aim to deliver high performance in addition to saving a few dollars at the gas pump.

Aside from the the German automaker's automatic transmission optimized for efficiency, the new 5 - Series will come standard with other gas saving features like EPS Electric Power Steering that takes some stress off the drive train by reducing parasitic drag and frees up a few more horsepower at the same time.

Still, if you're tired of waiting for the day when you can plug your electric car in at any corner gas station, remember that there are hybrid options available right now that can deliver on an engaging driving experience matched with staggering efficiency.

And thanks to its efficiency, the EcoBoost engine will keep you on the streets longer because you'll be spending less time at the gas pump.

One downside to this powertrain is that it requires Premium gas to run at peak efficiency.

A high - efficiency exhaust system and the dual bed, high - density catalytic converter help the Accord engine meet stringent LEV3 - AT - PZEV (SULEV30) / Interim Tier3 Bin30 standards, which require reduced greenhouse gases compared to lower standards.

HERE»S WHAT I DO N'T LIKE: Loud wind noise (anytime I exceed 40 - 45 mph), makes it hard to hear the radio at normal volume; intrusive road noise, which I corrected by swapping out the standard Goodyear tires with Continental tires; lackluster acceleration for a V6 engine, CVT tends to lose momentum when you lift your foot off of the gas pedal — often jerky when accelerating and decelerating while in motion and when accelerating from a dead stop; as mentioned by another reviewer, accelerator hesitates before catching when shifting from reverse to drive; bumps in the road are not well absorbed (the 2016 model may have addressed this issue); no power to windows after you shut off the engine; no auto door locks; poor V6 fuel efficiency averaging around 24 MPGs combined; trunk lid's arms and safety feature makes it heavy and sometimes hard to lift open; Infotainment system does understand most voice commands; and Harmon Kardon speakers are sometimes crackly.

A new common rail system with piezo injectors operating at a pressure of 2,000 bar, high - efficiency exhaust gas recirculation and further optimised turbocharging join forces to achieve a significant reduction in untreated emissions.

In common with the 2010 - 2015 Prius engine is the displacement at 1.8 liters, but the 2016's thermal efficiency as hinted as far back as 2013 is 40 percent and the gas burner is «completely re-engineered.»

Hybrids are an excellent choice for drivers who want to achieve the maximum amount of fuel efficiency possible while saving money at the gas pump.

The 2.3 - liter inline - four gas engine is optimized for efficiency with the Atkinson combustion cycle, which lowers the effective displacement of the engine by letting a bit of the fuel - air mixture out through the intake valves at the beginning of compression.

That most important thing that is worth to mention is, unlike driving other hybrid vehicles which you have to sacrifice performance for efficiency, but for the RAV4 hybrid, it does actually deliver more horsepower and better acceleration than the gas version RAV4, and at the same time achieves higher MPG.

This, along with a computer controlled module that eases the transition between electric mode and gas mode and an engine hold feature that eliminates gas consumption and emissions at idle, helps the Sonata Hybrid increase its efficiency.

A low - friction three - cylinder architecture that delivers naturally high torque at low rpm An integrated exhaust manifold that improves fuel - efficiency by helping the engine reach optimal temperatures faster, and delivers torque more rapidly by minimizing the distance exhaust gasses travel between cylinders and turbocharger.

Press the accelerator and the engine will kick on merging gas power with electric, seamlessly balancing between the two power sources for efficiency in any sort of cruising situation around town or at highway speeds.

With it's high - efficiency 1.8 L, 4 cylinder engine, the Honda HR - V is easy on gas, achieving an enviable 25 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway, while the RAV4's 2.5 L, 4 cylinder engine is rated at 24 MPG for city driving and 31 MPG at highway speeds.