Sentences with phrase «builds on the fuel efficiency»

Today's final rulemaking builds on the fuel efficiency and GHG emissions standards already in place for model years 2014 - 2018, which alone will result in CO2 emissions reductions of 270 million metric tons and save vehicle owners more than $ 50 billion in fuel costs.

Not exact matches

«We are working closely with the CleanTech Alliance Fund team to build U.S. infrastructure that will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, expand the use of renewable energy and recycled materials, and improve the efficiency of our economy,» said Scott Brown, Managing Partner of the Fund.

But by building on the basic step of achieving such high quantum efficiency for solar hydrogen generation, we could make the process of producing a «green» fuel much greener as well.»

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 iconic race which is now in its 30th year, will see students from all over Europe battling it out for the title of hyper - efficiency — seeing which team can travel furthest on a single litre of fuel in self - designed and self - built «cars of the future».

It's built its reputation on fuel efficiency and dependability, and those remain hallmarks of the current version.

We built on the principles of our revolutionary Sport Hybrid — All Wheel Drive (SH - AWD ®) system to achieve dynamic handling, immediate acceleration, fuel efficiency and all - wheel drive stability.

The result is a vehicle that builds on the strong fundamental reputation, earned over four generations and two decades, for quality and reliability and adds new levels of innovation, fuel - efficiency, dynamic performance and premium style.

Though the above concept was built with only performance in mind, expect the standard 911 hybrid to focus on better fuel efficiency and lowering emissions.

«Building on the bedrock character of Accord — its outstanding quality, fuel efficiency, packaging and sophisticated driving dynamics — the 10th - generation Accord injects a new level of emotional appeal and premium quality» said, Jean Marc Leclerc, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Honda Canada Inc..

With the continuing fuel crisis and tighter emissions regulations surrounding the automotive market, Honda engineers changed their focus on the Accord as a Mustang competitor, and built upon the Civic's successful formula of economy, fuel efficiency and a front - wheel drive layout in a larger package.

This is far from a bad thing, as real - world fuel efficiency for the Escape Hybrid (last built in 2012) shows as 34 - mpg in city driving and 31 - mpg on the highway.

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 expecOn 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 expecon it, and what fuel efficiency you can expect.

The 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid builds on the standard model with improved fuel efficiency without adding much to the price tag.

Wide - ranging design modifications have enabled the punchy four - cylinder two - litre turbo - diesel engine in the new BMW 118d to build on its competitive advantage in the areas of output and fuel efficiency.

For this reason, Toyota has decided to offer its core models with a choice of two hybrid powertrains; one providing the traditional benefits of fuel efficiency and a relaxing drive, the second building on these strengths with greater power and more dynamic driving characteristics.

Wide - ranging design modifications have enabled the four - cylinder 2.0 - litre turbodiesel engine in the new BMW 1 Series to build on its competitive advantage in the areas of output and fuel efficiency.

Apart from the powertrain, the model is also set to come with more fuel efficiency, due to the new iQ [A1] platform, which will be lighter, as it will be built from aluminum components, first seen on the Jaguar XE.

As a result, the new BMW 1 Series will embody the concept of fuel - efficiency like no other premium car, building on the strengths of its predecessor in this area.

The Provoq has a sleek, athletic shape that builds on the second generation of Cadillac's design renaissance, led by the 2008 CTS, with dynamic and purposeful features that support the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain and contribute to the vehicle's overall efficiency.

The new Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 builds on its original mantra of a rear - wheel - drive coupe that promises a balanced approach between form and function, with impressive straight - line acceleration and world - class ride and handling to go along with high - performance braking and the latest technology that delivers improved fuel efficiency.

Unlike the first - generation model, which relied on a single combustion engine, the all - new NSX is built around a sophisticated gasoline - electric hybrid powertrain that delivers both high levels of power and impressive fuel efficiency.

The 2003 Honda Pilot was the first mainstream 8 - passenger SUV built on a car - like unibody platform... offering customers more space, more fuel - efficiency and a more refined ride and handling.

«It's part of a new family of Civic vehicles that build on the already class - leading values of the Civic in terms of safety, styling, performance and fuel efficiency.»

All - New TLX Body and Chassis The TLX is built on an all - new platform (body and chassis) that was designed from the ground up to support and enhance the vehicle's outstanding driving dynamics, luxury - sedan refinement, class - leading fuel efficiency and high - level collision safety.

Other proposals included a greater focus on boosting fuel efficiency, the improvement of electric cars and increased tax incentives for the construction of energy - efficient buildings.

-- Targeted energy efficiency measures in buildings, industry and transport account for nearly half the emissions reduction in 2020, with the additional investment required being more than offset by reduced spending on fuel bills.

Consequently with the dramatic decrease in efficiency of fuel burn in the standby fossil fuel generators there is sweet FA practical reduction in CO2 emissions with the introduction of wind and solar power generation systems particularly when the energy costs of the producing and building the so called renewable energy systems are added to the grossly inefficient running of the ready to go to full generation capacity in minutes, fossil fuel powered standby generators which in many cases must be kept running at low or zero power generation to be able to come on line in minutes when the so called renewable energy systems fail to produce power,

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To me this would appear to be a worst case scenario, based on the least developed economies building up energy infrastructures largely using fossil fuels, in order to pull their populations out of poverty, as China and India are doing today (thereby reducing their rate of population growth as they become more affluent and improving their carbon efficiencies) and the remaining societies continuing to improve their overall carbon efficiencies as they have already been doing.

For instance, a poll of American opinions on global warming suggested that the public by and large opposes taxes on gasoline or electricity as a way of combating global climate change and, instead, favors stricter fuel - and building - efficiency standards (Leiserowtiz 2009).

The stated purpose of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is «to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.»

The calculation is based on the following criteria: • size, geometry and exposure of the dwelling • materials used for construction • thermal insulation of the different elements of the building fabric • ventilation characteristics of the dwelling and ventilation equipment • efficiency, responsiveness and control characteristics of the heating system • solar gains through glazed openings of the dwelling • thermal storage (mass) capacity of the dwelling • the fuel used to provide space and water heating, ventilation and lighting • renewable energy generation In this article we look at some of the principal factors that impact on the BER.

While the bureaucrats in Washington have patted themselves on the back for requiring a fuel - efficiency standard of 35 miles per gallon by 2020, there are companies — heck, there are just regular people — building PHEVs that can double, even triple that.

The Asian Development Bank has called for» increasing energy efficiency and reducing reliance on fossil fuels; adopting a new approach to urbanisation by building more compact and eco-friendly cities; relying much more on mass transit for urban dwellers and railways for long - distance transport; and changing lifestyles to alleviate pressures on finite natural resources».

Because the models have been built to test man's possible impact on the climate via greenhouse gas emissions, they begin with an econometric forecast of world economic growth, and, based upon assumptions about fuel sources and efficiencies, they convert this economic growth into emissions forecasts.

And with a robust emissions trading program, Pennsylvania could generate significant carbon revenues that could be used to support high - quality jobs in renewable energy and energy efficiency, strengthen disadvantaged communities, make buildings and infrastructure more resilient, and boost economic development in regions dependent on the fossil - fuel economy.

To me that means more green pork, more industrial policy, more tax breaks, and incremental progress on things like fuel - efficiency and green - building standards.