Sentences with phrase «demand use of vehicle»

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-- Andrew Davis, CEO of Squeegy, an app for on - demand car washes which use only a few ounces of water, unlike a traditional car wash, which uses about 40 gallons of water per vehicle.

Although lead - acid batteries will continue to account for more than 62 percent of secondary battery demand in 2015, sales of lithiumbased rechargeable batteries, which are widely used in both portable devices and hybrid vehicles, will record the strongest increases.

The mine could supply up to 10 % of world demand for neodymium and praseodymium, used in the manufacture of magnets for wind turbines, and electric vehicles.

The much - reported growing demand for lithium, for its use in electric vehicles and energy storage, has been demonstrated to LPI by the flood of interest from potential off - takers in the past few weeks.

And as the demand for faster delivery grows, the company will also keep looking into the use of drone deliveries and autonomous vehicles to complete a delivery, Ayyangar said.

It also recognises that while the evolution of «Mobility as a Service» may lead to a reduction in private vehicle use for commuting, it could eventually result in a need to manage greater demand for the use of its network.

Aftermath of increasing incidents of high profile abductions and the subsequent demands for huge ransom by kidnappers in the country, many lawmakers have decided to stop the use of their official vehicles and number plates for fear of being identified and abducted.

Policy makers encourage the use of advance internal combustion engine vehicles (particularly diesel), as well as hybrid technology and emerging plug - in electric vehicles to meet the medium - term demands of the issue (to 2020).

Such demand response is different from using electric vehicle batteries as a form of storage or backup for the electricity grid, which can put undue strain on batteries as they constantly cycle from fully charged to nearly drained.

We can also store the leftover renewable energy in the form of compressed hydrogen for a later use when the electrical demand is higher, or as fuel for vehicles,» Serra adds.

The recommendations, in addition to flying less and wasting 25 percent less food, include: carpooling or telecommuting once a week (75 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) saved by 2020, if adopted by all Americans); maintaining your car or truck, such as keeping tires properly inflated (45 million metric tons of CO2e); cutting the time spent idling in a vehicle in half (40 million metric tons of CO2e); better insulation at home (85 million metric tons of CO2e); programmable thermostats set higher (80 million metric tons of CO2e); reducing electricity demand from appliances that are «off,» so - called phantom demand (70 million metric tons CO2e); using hot water more efficiently, such as washing clothes in colder water (65 million metric tons of CO2e); buying EnergyStar appliances when old ones wear out (55 million metric tons CO2e); replacing incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescents (30 million metric tons CO2e); eating chicken instead of beef two days a week (105 million metric tons of CO2e); increased recycling of paper, plastics and metals (105 million metric tons of CO2e); «responsible» consumption, such as buying less bottled water (60 million metric tons CO2e).

For instance, if the transportation sector one day shifts to a smaller fleet of self - driving vehicles and if builders are able to reduce steel demand by using alternate materials — like, say, wood - framed buildings — it could drastically reduce the overall metal footprint.

(3) the purchase or lease by such entity of a new vehicle (other than an automobile, a van with a seating capacity of less than 8 passengers, including the driver, or an over-the-road bus) which is to be used to provide specified public transportation and for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this section, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs; except that the new vehicle need not be readily accessible to and usable by such individuals if the new vehicle is to be used solely in a demand responsive system and if the entity can demonstrate that such system, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of service to such individuals equivalent to the level of service provided to the general public;

A limited - slip center differential provides balanced power between the front and rear axles.And the 4 - wheel Electronic Traction System (4 - ETS) uses sensors already in the vehicle for its Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP ®), to precisely manage the torque demands of each wheel.

Usually, wider tires are used with high - performance vehicles that will demand a higher level of track adhesion.

We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair.

Whether you seek a used sedan, wagon, crossover, or SUV, the certified pre-owned Volvo vehicles are sure to meet your demands while offering the advantages of a used vehicle, like a lower price, reliable warranties, and much more.

Using features like intelligent start / stop technology (shuts the engine down at stoplights or when the A / C system demands are low), direct fuel injection, and smart regenerative charging that puts the vehicle's kinetic energy back into the electrical system to reduce fuel demands, the 2014 Range Rover Sport delivers economy numbers of vehicles easily half its horsepower.

«Strong dependability scores not only improve demand for used vehicles, but also are a contributor to higher residual values,» said Jonathan Banks, Vice President of Vehicle Analysis and Analytics at J.D. Power.

This complex system of electronic traction and driveline control help create intuitive, on - demand vehicle behavior that faithfully reflects driver intent under all driving conditions, from everyday use to emergency avoidance situations.

The company explained the iBooster and ESP - hev technology balance the use of the CT6 electric motors to act as generators to slow the vehicle and capture as much kinetic energy as possible during low - demand scenarios, while blending the traditional hydraulic brakes with the motors in high - demand scenarios.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: - Examine damage vehicles, read and understand body repair estimates - Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window - and - seat - operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders - Fill depressions with body filler - Remove damaged panels - Bolt or weld replacement parts in position, using wrenches or welding equipment - Straighten bent automobile frames - File, grind and sand repaired surfaces - Refinish repaired surface - Aim headlights, align wheels, and bleed hydraulic brake system - Repair or replace defective mechanical parts Job Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: - Two (2) years of experience as a vehicle body repairer or apprentice - Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles - Valid driver's license - State of Michigan mechanic certificate in body repair required WORKING CONDITIONS: This is a physically demanding position.

That's why makers of fine luxury cars use air suspension to deliver a smooth ride for their demanding clientele, and why it's been used on many high - end SUVs to maintain proper vehicle ride height regardless of the load.

The complaint says this pattern of failing to leverage the assets and negotiating power of the Principal CITs to demand the lowest - cost vehicle and share class was not limited to the Diversified International Fund — for eleven of the thirteen investments held by the Principal CITs, Defendants failed to use the least expensive vehicle, failed to use the least expensive share class, or both.

In celebration of the new lounge, American Express has partnered with Uber, an on - demand car service that uses an app to summon a vehicle, to provide cardholders with complimentary rides to San Francisco International all day on Thursday, November 6.

# 122 Bob «What I have seen is that hybrid vehicles which greatly reduce emissions, and have the potential to make use of clean energy sources (which do not currently exist in practice) have been publicly available and in such demand that manufacturers can never keep up, and yet the bulk of our road vehicle fleet is «dirty» and the numbers and choice of hybrid and EV models is still relatively low.

What I have seen is that hybrid vehicles which greatly reduce emissions, and have the potential to make use of clean energy sources (which do not currently exist in practice) have been publicly available and in such demand that manufacturers can never keep up, and yet the bulk of our road vehicle fleet is «dirty» and the numbers and choice of hybrid and EV models is still relatively low.

If the U.S. were instead to use that natural gas to generate electricity as part of a portfolio with renewable sources of electricity, the analysis shows that «if the entire vehicle fleet were converted to electric vehicles and high efficiency natural gas combined - cycle power plants were used to generate all the additional electricity required, the increase in natural gas demand would be significantly less» than if the entire fleet was burning natural gas in its combustion engines — roughly a decrease in natural gas usage of 19 billion cubic feet per day.

Businesses are also moving forward: Auto company General Motors announced it will transition to producing only electric vehicles; 100 of the world's most influential businesses are creating a huge demand for renewable energy; and ten of the world's largest companies have launched a global campaign to expand corporate electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure (a big deal when you consider that about half of the cars on the road belong to companies).

The paper incorporates data - driven estimates of the value of fuel economy into an automotive market simulation model that has three components: a consumer demand function that predicts consumers» vehicle choices as functions of vehicle price, fuel price, and vehicle attributes (the new estimates of the value of fuel economy are used to set the parameters of the demand function); an engineering and economic evaluation of feasible fuel economy improvements by 2010; and a game theoretic analysis of manufacturers» competitive interactions.

The teeming population and in the same proportion, the growing number of vehicles, demand the use of volatile petroleum products.

Meanwhile, if the end - use mix ultimately includes more vehicle charging and heating applications, seasonal low temperatures drive heating demand and reduce the efficiency of EVs.

Projections of U.S. transportation energy use indicate that better vehicle efficiency and low - carbon fuels will not be sufficient to reach sectoral emissions reduction goals if travel demand grows at pre-recession rates, so managing demand will be a key ingredient of climate policy for the sector.

There's upgrading of the grid to offer new connections; making the grid «smarter» and using demand response; there's increasing the flexibility and efficiency of non-renewable generation to work alongside variable renewables, and storage is still much discussed, particularly in relation to fleets of electric vehicles (storage won't be covered here other than in the context of pumped storage).

Interestingly, Honda also showed a concept last year, for something called a «Honda power manager» - this device, a kind of fully connected and integrated charger - would potentially integrate into your smart home and allow vehicle - to - grid power flow, which electricity companies and power grids have great interest in, as if they can occasionally use your car to balance the grid demand, it could negate the need to build new power stations to meet the extra demand electric cars have the potential to create.