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Conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines would phase - out over a 25 year period, as fuel cells mated to plug - in electric hybrids replace them.

The hydraulic hybrid system is retrofitted onto trucks, buses and other large transit and delivery vehicles, providing conventional vehicles with upgraded energy - management and powertrain - control systems.

The MEB models, which will be priced competitively to conventional vehicles with similar passenger room, will be hitting the market at the right time, Woebcken says.

In the case of BMW, those legacies include a large workforce trained to complete tasks that may soon become obsolete, an assembly network designed to build conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines, a hungry dealer network that needs to be fed, and an EV line - up comprised only of the slow - selling i3.

The complex technology of the C 350 PLUG - IN HYBRID makes it no more difficult to drive than a conventional vehicle with automatic transmission.

Not exact matches

But these cost twice as much as conventional vehicles, and failed in the marketplace, likely contributing to Magna's subsequent brush with insolvency and putting further electrification projects on hold.

XCOR is pursuing the latter paradigm with its winged rocket - powered Lynx, a reusable space vehicle that will take off from a conventional runway and blast into suborbital space (roughly 330,000 feet, or 63 miles) powered by an onboard rocket motor before flying back to Earth and landing on a conventional runway.

Finally, I think with Tesla firing up its Nevada - based Gigafactory, investors would be prudent to keep their eyes on aluminum, cobalt, nickel and especially copper, as electric vehicles use around three times as much of the red metal as conventional vehicles.

Analysts say the 95 g / km 2020 goal as an average across the EU fleet is achievable using conventional combustion engines, but industry opinions are divided over whether pushing below that level could be done with existing engines or require a major increase in electric and hybrid vehicles.

Conventional production consumes a lot of energy, the infrastructure is still dwarfed by that for petroleum, and engines would need to be modified to run on pure ammonia (like Belgium's buses, most experimental vehicles need some conventional fuel mixed in with tConventional production consumes a lot of energy, the infrastructure is still dwarfed by that for petroleum, and engines would need to be modified to run on pure ammonia (like Belgium's buses, most experimental vehicles need some conventional fuel mixed in with tconventional fuel mixed in with the ammonia).

THERE are grave flaws in a study which claims that replacing conventional cars with electric vehicles will expose people to dangerous levels of lead, according to industry and environmental groups.

That could allow the group to convert chemical starting materials into more complex fuels, such as methane or methanol, that can be used to power vehicles with conventional engines.

That compares with a 25 % dissatisfaction rate for shoppers of conventional vehicles, he says.

This model pays a fuel - economy penalty, though it's not as great as in many vehicles with conventional four - or all - wheel drive.

Mechanical properties also were improved while molding cycle time was reduced 15 % and clamp tonnage was cut 45 %, saving an estimated $ 3 per vehicle compared with conventional materials and processes.

Google's conventional Lexus RX crossovers and Toyota Prius sedans, the ones with the ungainly aftermarket rack - and - cone setup on their roofs, continue to roam Northern California — Google says its vehicles have traveled the equivalent of some 1.7 million miles, 1 million of them in driverless mode — while the company awaits a ruling from the California Department of Motor Vehicles that would allow it to test its new prototypes without driver controls on public roads.

What you don't see is that the Hybrid accelerates quicker than the conventional V - 6 model, and the all - wheel - drive version is quicker than the one with front - wheel drive — unheard of in regular vehicles.

Imagine densely packed cities and suburbs thick with Google - developed, fully automated cars zipping silently alongside more conventional vehicles that become driverless at the touch of a button.

While fuel cell vehicles have demonstrated comparable performance with conventional vehicles, their capital costs are still high due to low production volumes.

Buick might have been just as well off with a compact crossover in a more conventional size, yet the petite Encore seems just as capable of fulfilling its duties as a midsize vehicle.

Compared with other conventional vehicles, the ELR's brakes feel disconnected, artificial and not as strong as they could be, but to me they're no worse than nearly any other electric car's system.

As with the legendary racing sports car from the 1952 season, the vehicle featured consistent lightweight design throughout and a spaceframe that supported the engine, transmission and axles and left no room for conventional doors.

One label is for extended - range electric vehicles, like the Chevy Volt, with two modes: all - electric and gasoline - only; and a second label for blended mode that includes a combination of all - electric, gasoline and electric operation, and gasoline only, like a conventional hybrid vehicle.

Chrysler, Ram Truck, Jeep and Dodge vehicles employ a two-fold safety approach: conventional safety features, such as seatbelt pretensioning, constant - force seat - belt retractors (CFR), active head restraints and supplemental side - curtain air bags, combined with accident - avoidance features, including Smart Brake, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

The auto maker says its new hybrid powertrain trims both emissions and fuel consumption 20 %, compared with similar vehicles equipped with conventional drivetrains.

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It's possible that other differences besides steerability between the adaptive headlights and conventional ones, for example, in brightness or range, may have played a role in reducing crashes with other vehicles.

And it has developed its own continuously variable transmission for hybrid vehicles, which is cutting fuel consumption by 7 % compared with a conventional automatic.

Compared to the conventional hydrodynamic converter, dual clutches offer the advantage of targeted actuation resulting in optimized vehicle launch and gearshift processes with respect to the dynamics and driving comfort.

Conventional oil is made up of base oils blended with different chemicals to meet the needs of vehicle engines.

These vehicles have relatively poor highway fuel economy and some of this is due to the fact that Chrysler Engineering did not like the way the vehicle ran with the Nissan suggested engine speeds so they retuned it to give the feeling of a conventional steped transmission.

The company makes belts that are incorporated into CVTs used in vehicles made by Toyota Motor, and the expansion is in response to growing inquiries from Toyota as the automaker increases production of vehicles equipped with CVT, which offer greater fuel efficiency than conventional automatic transmissions, according to the report.

A «through the road» hybrid vehicle uses a conventional piston engine to power two wheels, with electric motor / generators on the other two wheels, giving a form of part - time 4WD.

Atkinson engine technology is currently used mostly in hybrid vehicles, but Toyota has put it in the redesigned Tacoma pickup truck, and with a slightly different twist than that of a hybrid: it's used alongside conventional engine operation.

This update will refresh the vehicle and switch conventional control panel with a brand - new system.

Fusion also offers the latest version of MyFord Touch, allowing a driver to interact with vehicle systems through voice control, a touch screen tap or a conventional button.

Miles per gallon equivalence — MPGe — compares energy consumption of plug - in electric vehicles and other advanced technology vehicles with the fuel economy of conventional internal combustion vehicles in miles per U.S. gallon.

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In conventional AWD vehicles, the weight and friction of the additional drive components reduce the vehicle's acceleration performance compared to the same model with 2WD.

Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Basic Information Stock Number: 93433 VIN Number: 2T3DFREV3FW345617 Style Name: All - Wheel Drive Limited Make: Toyota Model: RAV4 Model Year: 2015 Vehicle Type: SUV Vehicle Trim: Limited Exterior Color: Orange Body Type: SUV Interior Color: Black Engine MPG Automatic City: 22 MPG Automatic Highway: 29 Engine Description: I - 4 Cyl Fuel Type: Gas Fuel Induction: Sequential MPI Valves Per Cylinder: 4 Aspiration: Normal DriveTrain 4WD Type: Automatic Full - Time Driven Wheels: All - Wheel Drive Locking Hubs: Permanent Transfer Case: Electronic Transmission: Automatic Wheels Rims: Silver Aluminum Wheels Spare Rim Type: Steel Drive Train Type: All - Wheel Drive Suspension Independent Suspension: Four - Wheel Stabilizer Bar: Front And Rear Instrumentation Clock External Temp Low Fuel Level Tachometer Trip Computer Roof and Glass Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent Privacy Glass: Deep Rear Defogger Rear Wiper: Fixed Interval Roof Rack: Rails Only Sunroof: Express Open / Close Glass In Car Entertainment Antenna Type: Integrated Roof Audio System: Siriusxm AM / FM / HD / Satellite Speakers: 6 Seats Drivers: Multi-Level Heating Drivers Height: Power Drivers Lumbar: Power 2 - Way Drivers Power: 8 Passenger: Multi-Level Heating Seating Capacity: 5 Front Seat Type: Sport Upholstery: Leatherette Center Armrest Folding: Fold Forward Seatback Convenience Center Console: Full With Covered Storage Cruise Control Cupholders: Front And Rear Door Pockets: Driver And Passenger Overhead Console: Mini Power Outlets: 2 Seatback Storage: 2 Steering Adjustment: Tilt And Telescopic Steering Power: Speed - Proportional Electric Power Steering Power Mirrors: Power Remote Power Door Locks Windows: Power Windows Navigation System: With Voice Activation Memory Features Exterior Mirrors Memory Features Number of Drivers: 2 Comfort Air Conditioning: Automatic Air Filtration: Interior Air Filtration Trunk Lights: Cargo Area Light Dash Trim: Metal - Look Door Trim: Metal - Look Reading Lights: Front Shift Knob: Leather / Metal - Look Steering Wheel Trim: Leather Vanity Mirrors: Dual Vanity Mirrors Features Aux Transmission Cooler: Regular Bumpers: Body - Colored Door Reinforcement: Side - Impact Door Beam Safety NHTSA Passenger Grade: Average NHTSA Driver Grade: Good NHTSA Side Impact Front Grade: Excellent NHTSA Side Impact Back Grade: Excellent Turning Circle: 36.8 ABS: 4 - Wheel Head Airbags: Curtain 1St And 2Nd Row Brake Assist: Braking Assist Safety Locks: Manual Daytime Running Light Engine Immobilizer Headlights Dusksensor: Dusk Sensing Front Headrests: Manual Adjustable Rear Headrests: 3 Rear Center Seatbelt: 3 - Point Belt Safety Signal Mirrors: Turn Signal In Mirrors Safety Stability Control Driver and Passenger Airbag Side Airbag Stability Control Door Reinforcement: Side - Impact Door Beam Towing and Hauling Tie Downs: Cargo Tie Downs Doors Rear Door Type: Power Liftgate Side Door Type: Conventional Dimensions Front Head Room: 38.9 Inches Front Hip Room: 54.3 Inches Front Shoulder Room: 57.3 Inches Front Leg Room: 42.6 Inches Rear Head Room: 38.9 Inches Rear Hip Room: 48.9 Inches Rear Leg Room: 37.2 Inches Rear Shoulder Room: 55.4 Inches Luggage Capacity: 38 Cu.Ft.

Trip Computer Basic Information Stock Number: R4939A VIN Number: 1FMSU45P14ED34035 Style Name: 4X4 Eddie Bauer 6.0 L Make: Ford Model: Excursion Model Year: 2004 Vehicle Type: SUV Vehicle Trim: Eddie Bauer 6.0 L Exterior Color: White Body Type: SUV Engine Compressor: Intercooled Turbo Engine Description: 6.0 L V8, Diesel Fuel Type: Diesel Fuel Induction: Direct Diesel Injection Valves Per Cylinder: 4 Aspiration: Turbocharged DriveTrain 4WD Type: Part - Time Driven Wheels: Four - Wheel Locking Hubs: Auto Transfer Case: Electronic Transmission: Automatic 5 - Speed Wheels Rims: Silver Aluminum Wheels Spare Rim Type: Steel Drive Train Type: 4WD Suspension Stabilizer Bar: Front Instrumentation Clock Compass External Temp Low Fuel Level Tachometer Trip Computer Roof and Glass Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent Privacy Glass: Deep Rear Defogger Rear Wiper: Fixed Interval Roof Rack In Car Entertainment Antenna Type: Fixed Audio System: AM / FM Stereo Rear Audio: Multi-Source Speakers: 6 Seats Drivers Height: Power Drivers Lumbar: Manual Drivers Power: 6 Passenger Height: Power Passenger Lumbar: Manual Passenger Power: 6 Seating Capacity: 8 Front Seat Type: Bucket Upholstery: Leather Center Armrest Folding: Flip Forward Cushion / Seatback Thirdrow Seat Type: Full Convenience Adjustable Pedals: Power Center Console: Partial With Covered Storage Cruise Control Cupholders: Front And Rear Door Pockets: Driver And Passenger Overhead Console: Full With Storage Power Outlets: 5 Steering Adjustment: Tilt - Adjustable Steering Power: Speed - Proportional Power Steering Power Mirrors: Power Remote Power Door Locks Windows: Power Windows Comfort Air Conditioning: Automatic Trunk Lights: Cargo Area Light Center Console Trim: Simulated Wood Door Trim: Simulated Wood Mats: Carpet Front And Rear Reading Lights: Front And Rear Shift Knob: Plastic / Rubber Steering Wheel Trim: Leather Vanity Mirrors: Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Features Bumpers: Colored Door Reinforcement: Side - Impact Door Beam Running Boards: Illuminated Safety Turning Circle: 53 ABS: 4 - Wheel Safety Locks Engine Immobilizer Headlights Auto Delay: Auto Delay Off Headlights Dusksensor: Dusk Sensing Front Headrests: Fixed Rear Headrests: 2 Safety Signal Mirrors: Turn Signal In Mirrors Driver And Passenger Airbag Door Reinforcement: Side - Impact Door Beam Towing and Hauling Tie Downs: Cargo Tie Downs Trailer Hitch Doors Liftgate Window: Flip - Up Rear Door Type: Dutch Side Door Type: Conventional Dimensions Front Head Room: 41.0 Inches Front Hip Room: 67.5 Inches Front Shoulder Room: 68.3 Inches Front Leg Room: 42.3 Inches Rear Head Room: 41.1 Inches Rear Hip Room: 66.9 Inches Rear Leg Room: 40.5 Inches Rear Shoulder Room: 67.0 Inches Luggage Capacity: 48 Cu.Ft.

The 2.5 GT uses a turbocharger with a 6 - speed manual transmission used exclusively in Japan and North America with Australia being able to choose between the 6 - speed manual or 5 - speed automatic transmission; vehicles identified as «3.6 R» use the EZ36 flat - 6 engine with a 5 - speed SportShift conventional automatic transmission.

Mid-sized vehicles equipped with this system are scheduled to begin production starting with a plug - in hybrid model in 2012 and a conventional hybrid model in 2013.

Injury measures on the upper and lower legs were low, but not lower than in many vehicles with conventional bolsters.

Though vehicles like the Mercedes - Benz E-Class sedan and Volvo S90 have moved the game on by noticeable margins, the Lexus GS still boasts an interior that's beautifully put together with high quality materials, is smartly designed and (bar the touch pad tool, which some may feel to be more obtrusive to use to use than a conventional rotary dial) is easy to operate thanks to the intuitive control layout.

- A chassis dynamo possessing lower inertia, higher response, and higher accuracy than the conventional dynamo is adopted; Controlling the motor using a physical model for the vehicle» s usage environment makes it possible to evaluate vehicles with high reproducibility under virtual driving conditions (low - friction road, uphill, gear ratio change, etc..)

The automaker is also introducing new hybrid powertrains, including a high - performance system called the Multistage THS - II designed for rear - wheel - drive vehicles, which combines an electric motor and CVT with a conventional torque converter automatic to deliver both the efficiency of a CVT and the engaging driving experience of a multi-gear transmission.

Beginning with the 2002 models, a glow - in - the - dark inside trunk release is required on all vehicles with conventional trunks sold in the United States.