Sentences with phrase «boosting hybrid efficiency»

A couple of years ago, I had a chance to test drive the Ford Fusion Energi plug - in hybrid, back when the idea of boosting hybrid efficiency with a plug - in system was still relatively new.

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And advances in materials technology, such as hybrid ceramic / steel, can help boost the temperature — and therefore increase the efficiency and lower the amount of CO2 emissions — of new coal - fired power plants.

The new two - mode hybrid system from General Motors, DaimlerChrysler and BMW boosts fuel efficiency at both low and high speeds, improving combined mileage 25 percent over standard models.

That said, broadly speaking, sustaining hybrid innovations can do such things as help expand an institution's footprint and serve more students, bring in more revenue, and boost efficiency.

Matching the GT - R's number will be harder in the real world, of course, but there are rumours the next generation GT - R will be fitted with a hybrid electric motor, which would be sure to boost power and efficiency further.

Adding a hybrid version of the popular X5 makes sense, as it would help BMW boost the energy efficiency of all its products.

New petrol and hybrid powertrains and innovative new CVT gearbox aim to boost efficiency and performance

The «PHEV» suffix denotes the GC as a Plug - In Electric Vehicle — essentially a hybrid powertrain which boosts its efficiency charging from a household socket and running short distances on electric power only.

It also comes with new turbocharged engines and there's even an efficiency - boosting mild hybrid system which apparently really does work.

Most have simply added to their new vehicles (hybrid or gas - powered) some kind of efficiency - boosting technology: aerodynamic body pieces designed to cheat the wind; turbocharging; high transmission gearing to keep engine speeds low; and so forth.

The hybrid system in the Prius c comprises a SULEV (Tier 2 Bin 3)- rated 1.5 - liter in - line, four - cylinder gasoline engine (INZ - FXE) that utilizes an Atkinson cycle to increase efficiency, a new hybrid transaxle (P510), an air - cooled, high - output 144V, 6.5 Ah NiMH battery and a variable - voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC.

Other technologies, including an exhaust heat recovery system, a lighter and more efficient power control unit underhood and a revised regenerative braking system help boost the Accord Hybrid's efficiency.

The next - generation Subaru WRX STi will make use of an all - new hybrid powertrain aimed at boosting performance and efficiency.

The engine reportedly will produce 430 hp in the CLS53, but it also will be paired with an electric motor in a hybrid setup that boosts the car's overall power even higher while improving efficiency.

The Bottom Line The 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid's green tech and driver aids boost efficiency without greatly compromising performance or comfort.

While in Race Hybrid mode, the driver can press a Hot Lap button that throws efficiency to the wind by giving the hybrid system a boost to its full power potential, but only for a few fastHybrid mode, the driver can press a Hot Lap button that throws efficiency to the wind by giving the hybrid system a boost to its full power potential, but only for a few fasthybrid system a boost to its full power potential, but only for a few fast laps.

This is not a conventional hybrid of course and so uses an integrated starter generator, which has an inbuilt motor that supplements the engine's power, and boosts fuel efficiency by 18 % to 24.52 kmpl.

Due to the criticism and lawsuits, in July 2013 Ford announced that it would boost the on - road fuel efficiency of the C - Max and the other two 2013 hybrids through changes in the vehicle control software in an effort to improve customer satisfaction.

Ford boosted the on - road fuel efficiency of its three 2013 model year hybrids through changes in the cars» vehicle control software in an effort to improve customer satisfaction.

The latest C - Class is offered with 48v electric architecture with a belt driven alternator to provide a mild hybrid boost to performance and efficiency.

The standard mild hybrid system boosts efficiency while the dynamic all - wheel steering enhances maneuverability and agility.

Now, we're used to hybrid technology being deployed to deliver better efficiency, but here Porsche's using a 134bhp electric motor to boost performance, too.

The combined power of the Hybrid Synergy Drive system sums up to 205 PS, coupled with a E-CVT automatic transmission to boost efficiency.

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EV Drive uses the batteries alone for silent and whizzy movement, Hybrid Drive balances the battery and engine for efficiency and Engine Drive relies on the 2.0 - litre combustion engine to do most of the work with a drive motor providing a boost of extra torque.

The Auris HSD offers four driving modes, including three on - demand modes: an EV mode for up to 2 km at speeds of up to about 50 km / h; an ECO mode maximizing hybrid system efficiency and fuel economy; and a POWER mode boosts system performance.

The experiment of using hybrid technology to boost performance, rather than improve fuel efficiency, backfired in the marketplace.

Under the hood, an upgraded hybrid system has over 40 % thermal efficiency and a large boost in fuel economy.

«The more powerful of the two power sources drives the rear wheels and uses the electric boost from the hybrid system to deliver hallmark BMW driving pleasure while at the same time offering groundbreaking levels of efficiency.

With contacts in Curacao's utilities and government, including former Prime Minister Gerrit Schotte, Garvin is encouraging retrofits of the country's diesel - fueled vehicles and power stations to boost efficiency and cut pollution, using «hydrogen hybrid» technology from Canadian firm dynaCERT.

While Honda's newest hybrid model, the Accord hybrid, uses it's hybrid drive train more to boost performance, Toyota is betting that Camry consumers will be more interested in efficiency.

«The bill also seeks to improve the reliability and efficiency of natural gas fueling station infrastructure and boost the use of natural gas engines in hybrid vehicles,» according to Detroit News.

Alienware updated its tiny X51 computer / console hybrid with Intel's 4th - gen processors, boosting performance while improving efficiency.