Not exact matches
It even «sails» with the engine disengaged from the transmission
on descents to improve its
fuel consumption (which, at 11.4 L / 100 km for the NEDC and 259g / km of CO2, is frankly a
bit indulgent, but then indulgence is the entire idea behind the car).
Compared to the lazy, loping torque of the turbo - diesel V8 Cruiser the Patrol does need to rev a
bit harder in any given conditions, which obviously has an impact
on its eventual
fuel consumption.
The BMW 4 Series Coupe may be set up to specialise in dynamic excellence, but other technological features, such as the Auto Start Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, Optimum Shift Indicator and
on - demand operation of ancillary units, do their
bit to ensure it impresses with low
fuel consumption and emissions, too.
So if we don't know the answer as to whether we even have an «AGW» problem, or whether the AGW, if any, is
on balance beneficial or detrimental to our society overall, don't you think that it is a
bit premature to dictate massive cuts in our fossil
fuel consumption absent cheap, reliable replacements for it?