Sentences with phrase «cars overall efficiency»

Adding to the cars overall efficiency, the Driving Profile Selector allows you to operate the vehicle in Normal, Eco, Individual or Race modes.

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Even a 10 per cent loss in overall efficiency could make electric cars the less environmentally attractive option.

Using advanced lightweight materials on even the most basic car parts can improve overall fuel efficiency, too.

The sluggishness doesn't pay off much in fuel efficiency: Lexus expects the IS 250 to attain 21/30/24 mpg (city / highway / combined), which matches the old car; all - wheel drive sacrifices 1 mpg overall.

Overall, the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron is a very likable car for its subdued styling, high level of utility, and excellent efficiency.

The setup led to greater overall fuel efficiency, but it just wasn't well suited to the way Americans like their cars to feel — the fact it's been a runaway success for Mazda proves how well the rest of the vehicle is configured.

It takes on the practicality of a minivan, the capability of an SUV and the overall efficiency of a passenger car.

Overall, the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid deserves consideration from new car buyers looking for a sedan with maximum fuel efficiency, style and modern features.

While it is unlikely that anyone in the market for a car boasting the sort of performance caliber of the 911 Turbo S places a great deal of emphasis on overall efficiency, the inclusion of new fuel - saving technology, including a new stop / start system that cuts the engine at 4 mph as you roll to a standstill, as well as the coasting function brought to other 911 models, has clearly improved its credentials in this area.

The aerodynamics too has its role in the overall contribution of the efficiency of the car, the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy featuring certain improvements at the design front has resulted into lesser air resistance and fuel consumption.

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.

Fuel efficiency is pretty decent, the car returned 5.5 kmpl in town and 7.8 kmpl on the highway, translating to an overall figure of 6.1 kmpl.

The new chassis is lighter resulting in a drop in the car's overall weight, which Honda tells us will help in boosting fuel efficiency.

This improves the overall aerodynamic efficiency of the car.

It is unlikely that anyone in the market for a car like the 911 Turbo S will place a great deal of emphasis on overall efficiency.

After that point, the C - MAX can post one of the longest overall driving ranges on Autobytel's list of electric cars, thanks to a «regular» hybrid powertrain that can supply efficiency grades of 44 mpg city / 41 mpg highway / 43 mpg combined, and almost 600 more miles of range.

Overall the car is very good, efficiency isn't very great for a hybrid however it's far better than its rivals and I'd suggest this car to anyone who has the budget for a Maybach S560.

Also key to the Cruze's overall efficiency is a standard start / stop feature that automatically shuts down the engine when the car comes to a stop under certain driving conditions, such as a stoplight.

This all - new vehicle takes the practicality of a minivan, the capability of a sport - utility vehicle (SUV) and the overall efficiency of a passenger car and blends all the best attributes of each into an all - new «right - sized» crossover for the Dodge brand.

All remain benchmarks for overall performance, and none exacts a significant toll in efficiency, practicality or comfort... Designated by Consumer Guide as a 2011 Premium Compact Car Best Buy.

The latest addition to the model line - up, the Toyota Auris HSD incorporates several unique exterior design features which both improve the car's overall aerodynamic efficiency and indicate the presence of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain.

New cars boast improved fuel efficiency, often contributing to reduced fuel costs overall.

So, while I'm skeptical about the strict definition of Jevons and electric cars — namely efficiency — I do think there's something there in the idea that costs get masked within overall electricity consumption.

Even without clean energy, the electric car is more efficient overall because of the higher conversion efficiency of modern power plants compared to the internal combustion engine.

Technology has improved fuel efficiency since the 70's but not fuel consumption per km or overall growth in car trips.

-- Muller believes humans are changing climate with CO2 emissions — humans have been responsible for «most» of a 0.4 C warming since 1957, almost none of the warming before then — IPCC is in trouble due to sloppy science, exaggerated predictions; chairman will have to resign — the «Climategate» mails were not «hacked» — they were «leaked» by an insider — due to «hide the decline» deception, Muller will not read any future papers by Michael Mann — there has been no increase in hurricanes or tornadoes due to global warming — automobiles are insignificant in overall picture — China is the major CO2 producer, considerably more than USA today — # 1 priority for China is growth of economy — global warming is not considered important — China CO2 efficiency (GDP per ton CO2) is around one - fourth of USA today, has much room for improvement — China growth will make per capita CO2 emissions at same level as USA today by year 2040 — if it is «not profitable» it is «not sustainable» — US energy future depends on shale gas for automobiles; hydrogen will not be a factor — nor will electric cars, due to high cost — Muller is upbeat on nuclear (this was recorded pre-Fukushima)-- there has been no warming in the USA — Muller was not convinced of Hansen's GISS temperature record; hopes BEST will provide a better record.

Also, although the efficiency of cars has improved, their overall emissions have increased by more than 20 % since 1990, as sensational growth rates of transport demand has outpaced the efficiency gains.

Though holographic phones and flying cars are still probably a few years off, today there are more space - age products than ever to improve safety, energy efficiency, and overall quality of life for home owners.