Sentences with phrase «by average drivers»

This system increases the braking force up to twice that applied by average drivers.

In addition, since the all - electric range of plug - in hybrids depends on the size of the battery pack, the analysis introduced a utility factor as a projection, on average, of the percentage of miles that will be driven using electricity (in electric only and blended modes) by an average driver.

The 2015 edition of the EPA's annual report «Light - Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends» estimates the following utility factors for 2015 model year plug - in hybrids to represent the percentage of miles that will be driven using electricity by an average driver, whether in electric only or blended modes: 83 % for the BMW i3 REx, 66 % for the Chevrolet Volt, 45 % for the Ford Energi models, 43 % for the McLaren P1, 37 % for the BMW i8, and 29 % for the Toyota Prius PHV.

All the creature comforts needed by an average driver are present, and they go about their business with minimum fuss.

Being easily overlooked by the average driver is bad enough.

Not exact matches

Uber, which allows users to book and pay for a taxi by smartphone, says its more than 30,000 London drivers enjoy the flexibility of being able to work when they choose and receive on average more than the minimum wage.

The late - night host and Kutcher decided to compare Uber user ratings (the average given to them by drivers) on Monday night's episode of «Jimmy Kimmel Live!»

Yet more affluent and cosmopolitan Chinese have flocked to Uber's service, attracted by fares that are on average at least 35 percent cheaper than taxis, with the cars generally more luxurious than cabs and drivers who offer free water and are typically more polite.

Business investment has been a major driver of growth in recent years, expanding by 18 per cent over the past year, and at an average annual rate of 14 per cent over the past three years.

A recent report by Sotheby's International Realty found Boomers with an average household income of $ 300,000 to $ 500,000 are the principal drivers of the luxury real estate market in Canada.

Using the nationwide average fuel economy, we calculated the average gallons of gas used per driver in each county and multiplied that by the fuel tax.

I think it's safe to say that Fernando Alonso is pretty comfortable with his new environment now, as shown by the fact that he became the first driver to put in an average lap speed of more than 231mph (albeit with a bit of a tow).

It is widely accepted by experts such as Koopman that autonomous cars will eventually be safer drivers than the average person, because the vehicles don't get distracted, among other things.

The presence of the countdown timer increased the probability that a driver in the dilemma zone would stop by an average of just over 13 percent and decreased deceleration rates by an average of 1.50 feet per second.

Unsurprisingly, the novice drivers were much more likely to become distracted by use of mobile phones in the car, on average three to five times more likely to be involved in a crash or near - crash through dialing or reaching for a phone.

Like us, you would probably be impressed by the S7's performance, but the V - 6 in the A7 is as responsive and as eager to rev, and it delivers better mileage — several drivers averaged close to 30 mpg on the highway, even though the EPA rates fuel economy at 18/28 mpg city / highway and 21 mpg combined.

The record they're here to beat — an average lap speed of 102mph — was set by legendary moustachioed rally driver Tony Pond in a «standard» Rover 827 Vitesse in 1990 and recorded for posterity on VHS.

According to Volvo, average American drivers could regain an extra 26 minutes per day by letting an autonomous car take the wheel.

Driven by Le Mans class - winner and Panasonic Jaguar Racing reserve and test driver Ho - Pin Tung, the performance SUV conquered China's fearsome Tianmen Road in 9 minutes 51 seconds, at an average speed of 68.8 km / h (42.8 mph).

Handling is not far off your average large crossover, braking is improved and the visibility improvements are backed up by a suite of available driver's aids.

For some that won't matter as they will be lured by the diesel's ability to return average fuel consumption of 4.5 L / 100 km, but we think the revised petrol Octavia offers more thrills for the keen driver.

The grid for all four classes is set by averaging the two best laps from each team's two qualifying drivers.

The new Lexus Enform mobile app allows owners to remotely start the engine, lock and unlock doors, check the windows and fuel level, locate the car and track «guest drivers» by miles travelled and average or maximum speed.

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The maximum steering wheel angles - an indicator of steering effort - were reduced during the obstacle - avoidance test by 22 percent on average; steering wheel angles of more than 180 degrees, which force the driver to move their hands on the steering wheel, were eliminated.

Four - wheel - drive luxury SUVs, by contrast, averaged just 6 driver deaths.

Also, by pressing the Info button on the steering wheel and scrolling through the MID displays, drivers can not only look at their average fuel consumption of the current trip, but can also retrieve their average fuel economy of the last three journeys.

There, they will enjoy the way the car's electronically enhanced driveline, based on Lexus» Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management (VDIM), enables average drivers to get closer to limits previously attainable only by trained professionals.

A study by Honda in Japan found that drivers using the new Eco Assist system on the new Honda Insight hybrid improved their fuel economy on average by 10 %, up to a maximum of 20 %, after 300 drives.

In order to determine average city and highway fuel economy estimates, EPA previously used tests carried out under standard conditions of 75 degrees Fahrenheit and only included maximum acceleration rates and driving speeds significantly lower than those attained by actual drivers.

Our analysis looked at rates for a single male driver across 75 cities in Massachusetts to determine average premiums by company.

Our research compared annual premiums using a sample driver profile as a benchmark, and found that while premiums average $ 1,147 per year for our driver, they differed dramatically by city and company.

Driving the speed limit may not make you any friends as far as rushed drivers go, but according to Edmunds, it'll increase your gas savings by an average of 12 %.

The injuries sustained by drivers of the following cars prompted higher than average medical costs:

Crashes that are caused by drivers who are under the influence cost the nation about $ 49 billion annually, for an average of $ 158 per person.

Populated by over 34,000 residents and with an average commute time of 23 minutes, our sample driver saw an annual average of $ 1,961 per year.

A recent report (2017) commissioned by Ontario's Ministry of Finance detailed the average auto insurance premiums paid by drivers across the country, and the range in rates is considerable.

As it stands, the average driver will be better served by an all - around rewards card or one with a more flexible APR offer than they will receive by getting behind the wheel of a Firestone Credit Card.

To that end, consider that Rhode Island drivers pay an average of $ 1,017 for auto policies, according to a 2009 report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Dividends really have been my passive cash inflow driver, on average growing around 15 % year by year.

I think that by focusing on companies that return more on their retained earnings than average — and grow consistently as a result — I can maximise this driver of long term returns.

Willow Springs International Motorsports Park With a blistering lap time of just 1 minute 6 seconds held by legendary racer Michael Andretti, the 9 - turn track is the oldest permanent road course in the United States with elevation changes and high average speeds making it a favourite amongst drivers.

AAA estimates that American drivers saved, on average, over $ 550 in 2015 on transportation fuel costs as a result of abundant energy brought about by unconventional development.

Numerous studies document that protected bike lanes increase the rate of bicycling by an average of 75 percent, reduce bicycle and pedestrian injuries, relieve stress on the streets for drivers and spur economic growth in the neighborhoods where they are constructed.

A recent study suggests that they can help the average driver improve fuel economy by about 3 % and that those using them to save fuel can improve gas mileage by about 10 %.3

From a transportation policy point of view, this sort of tax shifting is also more equitable in that it taxes every driver according to the amount of miles they drive by sharing the price signal (by spreading the tax / fees burden) across all drivers instead of assessing flat road maintenance fees or concentrating them amongst a specific group of drivers, some of whom just happen to use toll roads more frequently than average but not necessarily drive more.

Total consumption equals population multiplied by average consumption per capita, both of which are recognized as primary drivers of human environmental impact.2

By the ACF's figures, the average Aussie driver could save $ 1,000 a year, if they drove a car that managed a fuel efficiency standard of 6.8 L / 100 km [34.6 miles / gallon (US)-RSB- but they observe that only one Australian manufactured car model had an efficiency of less than 10L / 100 km [23.5 miles / gallon (US)-RSB- in 2006, so they don't hold out much hope for voluntary agreements with the car industry as likely to bear much fruit.

Published by NAVTEC (a provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in - vehicle and other portable platforms — more on that in a sec), the study revealed that the drivers using traffic enabled navigation devices experienced dramatic time savings, spending 18 percent less time driving on an average trip versus drivers without navigation.

The report also includes a transactional attractiveness index by country based on past transactional activity and a weighted average of 10 key economic, financial and regulatory drivers of M&A and IPO activity.