Sentences with phrase «concept of lightweight»

Another concept informing LexPop «s approach is lightweight policymaking, an idea derived from Tim O'Reilly's concept of lightweight programming.

Visual and functional references to the fundamental concept of lightweight construction characterize the purist interior design.

I wanted to take our concept of lightweight, breathable fabrics, and make an organic wrap so that parents had another option for their babies.

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«[We] quickly identified the suppliers that could collaborate in determining the best way to turn the concept of a fuel - efficient, lightweight and cost - effective truck into reality,» Hodgdon says.

This proof - of - concept could lead to ultrathin, lightweight, and flexible photovoltaic cells, light emitting diodes (LEDs), and other optoelectronic devices, they say.

His final appearance, The Dead Pool (1988), is the most lightweight of the series, with Eastwood tracking one of those high concept killers that so often shows up in American crime movies.

Each campaign is based on a lightweight but moderately amusing story that explores (at a very high level) the concepts of good, evil, greed and what should really matter.

The car represents a unique step in the evolution of the legendary Ferrari GTO concept, boasting timeless Italian styling, lightweight aluminum bodywork, and refinished two - tone silver and gray paint.

Meanwhile the nose of the 2015 Legacy resembles that of the Legacy concept in the way the grille and headlights present an equally sleek face beneath a new, lightweight aluminum hood.

JLR's development ideas include three hybrid - electric concept vehicles, revolutionary thinking about reducing the energy consumption of heating and air - conditioning, measures to slash vehicle weight using a combination of carbon fiber and plant - based materials, and lightweight electrical circuitry.

From there, it's as you'd expect: a full history of each of the three generations of MR2, from the wedgy 1980s model, though the Ferrari-esque and 1990s - curvy second - gen car, to its rebirth as a lightweight model in the late 1990s, through the little - known MRJ prototype, 1997's MR - S concept (a name that stuck in the US and Japan) to the final production car in 1999.

The teardrop - style roof is formed from a single pane of lightweight acoustic glass and the concept's doors open «portal style» to reveal a «1 + 1 + 1 + 1» interior seating layout.

The S - FR concept is Toyota's is Toyota's interpretation of a lightweight, compact sports coupe.

Despite the fact that I've pushed the idea of the simple, lightweight roadster to the wall with my very own lusty 178 - hp, turbo - charged 2005 Mazdaspeed version of the Miata, Big Island driving makes it easy to embrace the lots of fun concept.

Whether it is the outstanding skill in the field of electromobility that Porsche Engineering demonstrated in 2014 in developing the battery for the Porsche 919 Hybrid, our exceptional expertise in the areas of lightweight construction and downsizing or our outside - the - box thinking in the development of a hospital bed or outdoor barbecue ─ the engineers from Porsche Engineering always bring the same dedication to the highest quality, forward - looking concepts and custom solutions.

What the performance division brings with it is a slightly compacted iteration of the rear - drive SLS, still embodying its front mid-engine concept with transaxle and lightweight aluminum construction.

A committed lightweight design concept produces a weight saving of around 80 kilograms over the outgoing M3.

Previewed by a four - seat concept car set to make its world debut at the Frankfurt motor show this month, the four - door hatchback retains the distinctive one - and - half - box silhouette, short overhangs and shallow greenhouse treatment of the original A2 — still considered one of the most advanced small cars ever put into large - scale production because of its lightweight aluminum spaceframe construction and 1,973 - pound curb weight.

The Jeep Renegade concept's lightweight aluminium architecture and regenerative - braking system help to improve overall efficiency, while dual electric 200 - kilowatt motors propel a very capable 4x4 system — complete with Low Range and locking differentials — worthy of carrying the Jeep name.

«A high - revving mid-engine with superior performance, a consistently lightweight construction concept and an extremely dynamic chassis with quattro drive system and fully variable torque control — this is what makes the Audi R8 the sporty spearhead of Audi.

«It is our abilities in carbon - fiber technology that have facilitated such a forward - thinking concept, and we of course also benefit from the undisputed lightweight expertise of AUDI AG.

The concept's unique size, lightweight construction and use of sustainable materials make the Lincoln C stand out — along with its fuel economy.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the debut of the quattro, Audi is presenting a show car at the 2010 Paris Motor Show that moves a futuristic interpretation of this concept into the fast lane: the Audi quattro concept, a thoroughbred driving machine with 300 kW (408 hp), five - cylinder turbocharged engine, a lightweight body and — of course — the latest generation of quattro permanent all - wheel drive.

The intelligent, lightweight concept, low point of gravity and small, unsprung weight are further trump cards, which help ensure the maximum agility and dynamics of the high - performance coupé.

The original concept behind the MX - 5 was so simple; to offer the pure joy of a lightweight sportscar that moves precisely as the driver intends.

Thanks to an intelligent lightweight design concept boasting weight savings of up to 100 kilograms, excellent aerodynamics and new, economical engines, the C - Class establishes new benchmarks in its class.

Its progressive hybrid system in combination with the high - tech all - wheel drive, a lightweight body, optimum aerodynamic downforce, precision running gear based on the design of the current Golf GTE, a new motor racing cockpit (including visualisation of the racing line) and an unusual seating concept (two monocoque - like interior areas) enable breathtaking performance on the racetrack.

Critical knowledge: Next - generation lightweight sports carGas - electric hybrid powertrainShares design cues with Civic coupe as well as the past CRX sports carLightweight construction and high - torque powertrainProduction vehicle based on the CR - Z concept on sale August of 2010IntroductionHonda's CRX sports car, a 2 - seat version of the Civic that was produced from 1984 to 1991, is the stuff of legends.

«This concept pushes Camaro in a new direction, integrating new performance parts that make the most of the turbocharged Camaro's lightweight dynamics,» said Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports.

Xtrac has developed a new member of its Integrated Lightweight Electric Vehicle (ILEV) transmission systems; the new P1166 is being incorporated by Williams Advanced Engineering into its innovative modular lightweight electric car platform concept known as FW - EVX (earLightweight Electric Vehicle (ILEV) transmission systems; the new P1166 is being incorporated by Williams Advanced Engineering into its innovative modular lightweight electric car platform concept known as FW - EVX (earlightweight electric car platform concept known as FW - EVX (earlier post).

Although it stays true to the original MX - 5 concept of a modern, lightweight, small - displacement sports roadster, the 2006 model is larger in every dimension.

Combine that with the lightweight nature of the concept, and the power to weight ratio comes to a blissful 5.6 pounds per horsepower.

The concept furnishes a long - term outlook on the perception of modern luxury for the BMW brand and uses what BMW calls as a pioneering lightweight engineering concept.

These reveal the core of the lightweight concept: the carbon fiber structure of the front lid and roof.

Tubular stabilisers, axle links made of forged aluminium and aluminium shock absorbers round off the lightweight construction concept as applied to wheel suspension.

«One of our other goals in the URGE design was to show off the cool material used in concept form — the aluminum foam in the doors, the perforated metal mesh interior panels, the lightweight exposed seat frames and the «Mirror Crystal» aluminum colored body panels,» said Campbell.

The combination of this packaging concept and the lightweight body give the NSX the lowest center of gravity in its class.

Intelligent lightweight design, a complex bodywork construction and the innovative strut concept all provide a level of body stiffness that is on par with that of the two - door model variant.

A low center of gravity, a meticulously tuned suspension setup and an intelligent lightweight construction concept result in a first - class overall package that combines seemingly contradictory qualities such as maximum dynamics and outstanding riding comfort in a unique way.

Together with aluminum double wishbone suspension and a carbon - fiber ceramic brake system, this lightweight chassis represents a further aspect of the new flagship's unique technology concept.

A stunning, clear carbon fiber lower rear diffuser and an even better looking rear wing in the same lightweight material complete the looks of this amazing V10 from Novitec Torado... also note they replaced the engine cover with a new one that includes a central vent tunnel while the front hood shows the by now famous triangular Novitec intakes, all wind tunnel tested to achieve the best aerodynamic concept possible, keep in mind that the front hood can also be ordered in clear carbon fiber.

Together with aluminium double wishbone suspension and a carbon - fibre ceramic brake system, this lightweight chassis represents a further aspect of the new flagship's unique technology concept.

In keeping with the lightweight - design concept at the heart of the new E-Class, wheel location components such as struts, hub carriers and the metal sections of the elastomer bearings are largely made of aluminium.

Like the vehicle concept — which offers an optimum platform for the broad - spread application of lightweight construction and optimized aerodynamic properties — and the BMW i8's drive system technology, intelligent energy management also plays its part in imbuing the car with its outstanding levels of efficiency.

The SIV - 2 concept will feature lightweight bodywork, a low centre of gravity and «a chassis and suspension system that can be further developed to create alternative models with high - efficiency powertrains, such as HEV, PHEV and EVs to future proof the Ssangyong brand».

For example, efficient vehicle concepts focusing on lightweight design and aerodynamics, dynamic drive systems featuring both BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and BMW eDrive, and intelligent management of energy consumption within the vehicle are applied in various current BMW models.

A high - revving mid-engine with superior performance, a consistently lightweight construction concept and an extremely dynamic chassis with quattro drive system and fully variable torque control — this is what makes the R8 the sporty spearhead of Audi.

The slender architecture featuring compact, lightweight components and the resulting low amount of space required by the new four - wheel drive system are excellently suited to the concept of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

Extensive use of lightweight materials will be made in non-load-bearing areas as part of Audi's Ultra weight - saving initiative, but whether Audi can achieve the 2,866 - pound curb weight it claimed for the concept remains to be seen.

In addition to the ultra-frugal petrol and diesel engines, the intelligent lightweight construction concept, optimised aerodynamics and other measures including the Auto Start - Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, Optimum Shift Indicator and on - demand operation of ancillary components, ensure that the powerful BMW 3 Series Touring also boasts impressively low fuel consumption and emissions.