Sentences with phrase «better fuel alternative»

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Still, their financial struggles are compounded by a tepid market for alternative - fuel vehicles, as well as by increased competition from more established automotive players.

As their competitors at Honda and Toyota moved into the hybrid realm, Volkswagen spent years trying to convince consumers that their diesel engines were clean, powerful, fuel - sipping better alternatives.

Crude oil's secular bear market trend matches up very well with the underlying transition process from fossil fuels to alternative energy.

They're gluten - free, vegan and can be completely customized to #GOTOGETHER in smoothies with other good stuff such as fruit, veggies and alternative milks to fuel your active life.

«After determining that alternative fuels weren't the best fit, Deli Express / E.

The beverage industry is driving innovations in fleet efficiency, and this unique collaboration will better allow the industry to determine the effectiveness of advances in alternative fuels, fuel conservation, hybrid technology and eco-driving techniques.

Such innovations are fueling excitement as well as an atmosphere of creative thinking around the possibilities for alternative food production outside the nation's capitol.

Advertising on «alternative fuel biodiesel,» on the other hand, may be much cheaper, and its superior targeting may also yield better results per - ad - viewed.

At the same time, Astorino was commended for his push to convert the county vehicle fleet to hybrid or alternative - fuel vehicles as well as flood mitigation projects.

«The spill in the Gulf [of Mexico], which is just heartbreaking, only underscores the necessity of seeking alternative fuel sources,» Obama said at Solyndra's facility in Fremont, Calif., as oil spewed from BP's blown out Macondo well.

That includes investments in better materials for photovoltaic cells and alternative fuels.

In fact, the alternative jet fuel — known as synthetic paraffinated kerosenes — has as good or better qualities than Jet A refined from petroleum: It does not freeze at high - altitude temperatures, delivers the same or more power to the engines, and is lighter, as well.

Driven by security and environmental concerns as well as skyrocketing oil prices — United Airlines more than doubled its fuel surcharge per ticket to $ 50 on January 12 — the aviation industry continues to cut back on fuel burn as it searches for cleaner, cheaper alternatives.

Biofuels are widely considered a better environmental alternative than fossil fuels.

«There will be greater investment [in alternatives] if there's greater confidence that a technology or fuel will not do more harm than good to the planet,» Leffin said.

«We are moving toward alternative fuels in the Navy and Marine Corps for one main reason, and that is to make us better fighters.»

Thirty years of alternative fuel hype have failed to deliver sales; Public attention has jumped from one alternative fuel to the next since the 1980s; To decarbonize transportation, policymakers need better ways to assess technologies.

In addition to offering vehicles powered by a number of alternatives (fuel, battery or both), car companies are going to win customers in the future based on the networked services they offer drivers and passengers and how well these services are delivered, says Nancy Gioia, Ford Motor Co.'s director of Sustainable Mobility Technologies and Hybrid Vehicle Programs.

Here are some other top successes: destroying stockpiles of chemical weapons globally as well as local stores of DDT in Tanzania; new cooking stoves to eliminate indoor air pollution in Ghana; separating copper mine tailings from the local water supply in Chile; alternative fuels to reduce air pollution in New Delhi as well as treating arsenic in well water in West Bengal; removing lead - contaminated soil in the Dominican Republic and Russia; reducing mercury vapors from artisanal gold mining in Indonesia; and new sewage systems to clean up contaminated Suzhou Creek in Shanghai.

Oil will still be a premium fuel because we don't have an alternative to transport fuels yet, although the impact of unconventional oil and gas needs to be better understood.

The good news is that the broader market for alternative fuels keeps growing.

And they've also redesigned all the pump stations so they can operate during a hurricane, by installing alternative fuel supplies, better communication systems and places where the workers can go when they need shelter during a storm.

The steam - powered «aeolipile» was invented by Hero of Alexandria in Roman Egypt during the 1st century AD, but it wasn't until some 1700 years later that the steam engine as we know it emerged, thanks to better construction materials, plentiful fuel and, critically, growing industrial demand for an alternative source of power.

That compatibility with metals is also why GE has chosen to make an alternative nuclear fuel as well, as part of its «Advanced Recycling Center» concept that includes PRISM reactors.

Curbing dangerous climate change requires very deep cuts in emissions, as well as the use of alternatives to fossil fuels worldwide.

Why It Matters: Understanding the molecular - level reactions that produce aqueous nanoparticles ultimately aid in designing better crystals for manufacturers and new catalysts for producing alternative fuels.

These methods are critical for those building better batteries and alternative fuels.

What are some better meal replacement alternatives that help ensure you stay satisfied and get enough fuel throughout the day?

There are several alternatives to leather which are cheaper, but several of them also use fossil fuels (plastics) and their processing isn't any better.

The Civic GX (Natural Gas) becomes the first and only fully assembly - line - produced CNG passenger car to run on a very low - emission alternative fuel, helping reduce our dependency on oil as well as fuel costs.

«Fuel - cell vehicles are a better alternative for mid-to-long ranges.»

People who prefer an automatic, are willing to spend more money, and prioritize excellent fuel economy would do well to consider a C - Max, especially as an alternative to a minivan for families of four or fewer.

Continue the development of the Toolkit, by updating of Version 1.0, to include DOT and public feedback as well as additional sections on specific issues such as: safety (NHTSA), pipelines (PHMSA), climate change, and emerging technologies, sharing economy and alternative fuels (OST Research).

The Leaf's braking response is smooth and predictable, and that's a big deal; in some alternative - fuel cars, brake - pedal feel is half - baked, with the traditional friction brakes and regenerative braking system not well - synchronized.

We remember when they would brandish their pocket calculators while trying to convince Americans that diesel is a better alternative in the fuel - efficiency sweepstakes.

To be honest, I, too, have on occasion found comfort in such facile explanations for the nation's abject failure to deal with so many glaring problems, including several of interest to readers of car magazines: the pervasive failure to address global warming and finite supplies of fossil fuels; tens of thousands of road fatalities year in and year out; the burgeoning safety risk caused by in - car communications and telematics; the failure to maintain the roads we've got while creating better ones and efficient alternatives; and, of course, our continued inability to buy new Peugeots in the United States.

Ford allegedly marketed and sold its dual - clutch PowerShift transmission as a «best of both worlds» alternative by offering a manual transmission's fuel economy with the ease of operation and shift quality of an automatic transmission.

The Golf is a great car and is the smart choice for fuel efficiency, but the looks never grew on me so the Tiguan was a good alternative.

Hyundai Canada executives have held that consumers will not pay additional dollars for a better fuel consumption of just 6 percent versus the «regular» alternatives.

After checking out all the great alternative fuel vehicles at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, Autobytel's own Dan Gray brings you the best...

But, we will say that if fuel economy is better than decent and the price of entry is competitive, the V60 Plug - in hybrid will be a compelling alternative to the established plug - in hybrids that are already available on these shores.

Caldwell said that although E85 is a viable alternative to gasoline, GM and other automakers have not decided that E85 will be the best alternative fuel option.

Although it has lower horsepower than the alternative V8 Chrysler Hemi engine, the higher torque and better fuel economy of the Cummins 6.7 litre turbocharged diesel straight six engine makes it more suitable for towing heavy loads for long distances.

* 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

Across its entire lineup, the 3 - Series models stand out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive, as well as more fuel - efficient than most other alternatives.

The minivan market is obviously shrinking at a steady pace and buyers are still averse to the idea of relying on alternative fuels to get around, but this new version of the Pacifica could be the best people - mover on the market.

The SEAT's closest rival, the Focus ST Estate, isn't as good on fuel - it returns 41.5 mpg, but Ford does offer a diesel alternative which is capable of 67.3 mpg and only 110g / km.

So, despite its new exterior clothing and subtle trim changes, the Nissan Versa Note remains an unconvincing alternative unless generous interior space and potentially good fuel economy are overriding priorities.

Across its entire lineup, the 3 - Series models stand out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive - as well as more fuel - efficient than most other alternatives.

When it comes to alternative fuel racing machines, the Drive eO PP03 is one of the best.