Sentences with phrase «design more fuel efficient»

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It lays out an initial strategy to reduce emissions by encouraging shipping companies to make their ship designs more energy efficient, use alternative fuels or energy sources and streamline operations so that they consume less energy.

Using the Stampede supercomputer at the Texas Advanced Computing Center, as well as computing systems at NASA and UM, Martins has developed improved wing designs capable of burning less fuel, as well as tools that help the aerospace industry build more efficient aircraft.

«It is important for us to understand this, so that we can design new materials, for example, to build better or more efficient solar cells, or make better and more economical use of fossil fuels,» Elmlund said.

A new design of algae - powered fuel cells that is five times more efficient than existing plant and algal models, as well as being potentially more cost - effective to produce and practical to use, has been developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge.

We are designed to use different types of fuel for energy, but some fuels are more efficient than others.

Wrapped in a more stylish design, the new Legacy is roomier, more fuel efficient, and offers more convenience and safety features than before.

The new midsize crossover is designed to be more fuel - efficient and offer more technology than the current Mitsubishi Outlander.

So I am wondering why automatic transmissions aren't designed to automatically select neutral when it would be more fuel efficient to do so?

Mazda also claims its automatic is more fuel - efficient than either a dual - clutch design or a CVT.

This is designed to promote smoother, more fuel - efficient urban driving, and to reduce the risk of rear - end collisions from frequent stop - and - go traffic.

GM's primary point is that premium fuel, in an engine designed for it (higher compression) is more efficient.

The dual - clutch PowerShift transmission is a $ 1,095 option for Ford Focus and Fiesta models which Ford designed and marketed as a more advanced and fuel efficient alternative to a traditional manual or automatic transmission and offered it as the sole «automatic» option for the vehicles.

Altima's next - generation CVT reflects Nissan's more than 20 years of engineering and development leadership with its smooth, fuel - efficient design.

Thanks to a new lightweight and more aerodynamic body design, the 2015 Mercedes - Benz C - Class near Chicago, IL is more performance minded, fuel efficient and breathtaking than ever.

This is a vehicle that was introduced in 1997 as a stylish alternative to some of the more unusually - designed fuel - efficient cars at the time.

This full redesign brings a more powerful, fuel - efficient, 1.8 - liter engine, along with a fresh exterior design, new cabin styling, and a longer list of premium features.

The CVCC engine debuted in 1975 and had a head design that allowed for more efficient combustion, and as a benefit the CVCC system did not require a catalytic converter or unleaded fuel to meet 1975 Environmental Protection Agency emissions standards for hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide.

In addition to its eco-credibility, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid also offers a full ensemble of high end features, such as HID headlights, heated and cooled «Bridge of Weir» leather seats, the SYNC vehicle interface and the SmartGauge with EcoGuide feature that is designed to train drivers to alter their habits behind the wheel to encourage more efficient fuel consumption.

Currently in its third generation avatar, the X3 is striking in design, is more fuel - efficient, more comfortable and more luxurious than its predecessor.

The 7H - AMT is designed specifically for transverse installation, paving the way for wider use of more fuel efficient... Read more →

The 7H - AMT is designed specifically for transverse installation, paving the way for wider use of more fuel efficient transmissions in smaller vehicles.

Already one of the best - selling small crossover SUVs in America, the 2015 Honda CR - V receives a significant refresh designed to make it safer, more fuel efficient, more technologically advanced, and better to drive than previous models.

It is a smart and rewarding choice for those seeking an appealing design, an efficient and dynamic ride including the all - new 1.4 T - GDI (Fuel consumption combined: 5.5 - 4.8 l / 100 km; urban: 6.6 - 5.9 l / 100 km; extra-urban: 5.0 - 4.1 l / 100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 125 - 109 g / km) petrol engine and a 10 % more direct steering and a comprehensive safety package with features like Autonomous Emergency Braking and the new driver attention alert system.

The 1984 Chrysler New Yorker was designed to keep upper - end Chrysler owners, with luxury cues in a more efficient, technologically advancd car; it had the roominess of the B - bodies with much less bulk and fuel use.

A new, more fuel - efficient engine, extra-efficient transmission (s), on - demand control of ancillary units, intelligent lightweight design, Auto Start - Stop function, and low drag aerodynamics including «Air Curtain» and underside fairing all help to consolidate the leadership position of the new BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon on fuel consumption and emissions.

The newly - developed i - DM provides information and driving tips designed to promote a smooth and efficient driving style, thereby supporting enjoyable driving, a more comfortable ride for passengers, and improved fuel economy.

The twin - scroll turbocharger design has several other advantages over traditional, single - scroll turbocharging systems, including: • Improved combustion efficiency • Low engine - speed efficiency • Kinetic exhaust gas energy is not wasted or trapped • Cooler cylinder temperatures • Lower exhaust temperatures • Leaner air / fuel ratio • Better pressure distribution in the exhaust ports and more efficient delivery of exhaust gas energy to the turbocharger's turbine Veloster's twin - scroll turbo has superior handling of exhaust gas separation at the turbine leading to improved low - end torque and faster transient torque response.

The mid-size crossover receives a mild facelift with updated designs front and rear, along with more fuel - efficient powertrain options.

With innovative design and technology throughout, the new Focus ST will be more powerful and surprisingly fuel efficient, raising the bar once again when it comes to handling too.

As much as 500 horsepower verifies aggressive styling The 2008 model year marks the launch of the second generation of the Cayenne ®, the Porsche of SUVs, and the new Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo back up their aggressive new design with larger and more powerful — but also more fuel - efficient — engines.

, along with a 78 - pound average reduction in curb weight and a more aerodynamically efficient exterior design, combine to deliver the quickest acceleration and help the Ridgeline receive the highest EPA fuel - economy ratings in the midsize pickup truck class.

Unmatched capability with Command - Trac and Rock - Trac 4x4 systems, next - generation Dana axles, new Selec - Trac full - time two - speed transfer case, Tru - Lock electric front - and rear - axle lockers, Trac - Lok limited - slip differential and 33 - inch off - road tires Industry - leading ground clearance and approach, breakover and departure angles Unmatched crawl ratios Up to 30 inches of water fording A modern design that stays true to the original Instantly recognizable keystone - shaped grille pays homage to Jeep ® CJ models Iconic round headlamps and square tail lamps provide distinctive Wrangler character Rugged - yet - distinguished design boasts improved aerodynamics Convenient fold - down windshield for off - road purists More open - air freedom for the only true open - air 4x4 SUV with new easy - to - use Sky One - Touch powertop, two hardtops and premium soft top Dozens of different door, top and windshield combinations Lightweight, high - strength aluminum doors, hinges, hood, fenders, windshield frame, and magnesium swing gate help reduce weight and boost fuel economy Suspension tuned to optimize on - road handling and ride comfort without sacrificing off - road capability Advanced fuel - efficient powertrain menu: All - new 2.0 - liter turbocharged inline four - cylinder engine with efficient eTorque technology 3.6 - liter Pentastar V - 6 engine with Engine Stop - Start (ESS) Diesel power in response to overwhelming consumer demand: 3.0 - liter EcoDiesel V - 6 with ESS coming in 2019 Two transmission offerings: new eight - speed automatic or six - speed manual Fourth - generation Uconnect system includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and the choice of 5.0, 7.0 - or 8.4 - inch touchscreens with pinch - and - zoom capability Packed with more than 75 available advanced safety and security featMore open - air freedom for the only true open - air 4x4 SUV with new easy - to - use Sky One - Touch powertop, two hardtops and premium soft top Dozens of different door, top and windshield combinations Lightweight, high - strength aluminum doors, hinges, hood, fenders, windshield frame, and magnesium swing gate help reduce weight and boost fuel economy Suspension tuned to optimize on - road handling and ride comfort without sacrificing off - road capability Advanced fuel - efficient powertrain menu: All - new 2.0 - liter turbocharged inline four - cylinder engine with efficient eTorque technology 3.6 - liter Pentastar V - 6 engine with Engine Stop - Start (ESS) Diesel power in response to overwhelming consumer demand: 3.0 - liter EcoDiesel V - 6 with ESS coming in 2019 Two transmission offerings: new eight - speed automatic or six - speed manual Fourth - generation Uconnect system includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and the choice of 5.0, 7.0 - or 8.4 - inch touchscreens with pinch - and - zoom capability Packed with more than 75 available advanced safety and security featmore than 75 available advanced safety and security features

«A stunning, more premium design and the addition of our new fuel - efficient 2.0 - liter turbo engine make the new 2019 Jeep Cherokee even more desirable in the mid-size SUV segment,» said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand — FCA Global.

No technical details were provided, Jeep saying only that the 2019 Cherokee «boasts a new, authentic and more premium design, along with even more fuel - efficient powertrain options».

Highlights also include its highly efficient design, which gives the BMW M235i Convertible fuel economy figures that are all the more remarkable in the light of its performance.

The previous Pilot, with its boxy design, exuded more of a rugged off - road vibe than fuel - efficient people...

BMW uses this designation for cars designed with fuel efficiency in mind, and it doesn't get much more efficient than a plug - in hybrid.

They feature a high - tumble intake port design that enhances the motion of the air charge for a more - efficient burn when it is mixed with the direct - injected fuel and ignited in the combustion chamber.

As the world looks for more efficient vehicle designs that combine sophisticated and sleek lines with functionality and fuel economy, the Kia Ray concept is a bold new collaboration between design and engineering and inventively showcases a futuristic four - seat compact sedan based on the Kia Forte platform and demonstrates a prospective plug - in hybrid vehicle configuration from Kia.

The Jeep Cherokee is a mid-size sport - utility vehicle with a genuinely deluxe design and in 2019 increases its more fuel - efficient powertrain selections, making it all the more alluring to prospective buyers.

With gas prices ever rising and concerns about emissions becoming more and more dire, it's no wonder many more automakers are choosing to outfit their vehicles with aerodynamic designs, efficient engines, and advanced fuel - saving technology to help take some of the bite out of those stops at the pump.

Body The 2016 Civic Sedan's new powertrains and sophisticated chassis design are underpinned by its entirely new body construction, where engineers went deeper in the study of dynamic body rigidity to realize an ultra-rigid platform architecture that serves as the foundation for its more sophisticated chassis design, its class - leading collision performance, and its powerful and fuel - efficient powertrains.

Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, the new curvy, highly styled Routemaster will be15 per cent more fuel efficient than existing hybrid buses and 40 per cent more than diesel double - deckers.

A number of design and technology measures are readily available to increase a truck's fuel efficiency, including: low - rolling resistance tires, more efficient engines, devices to reduce idling and aerodynamic drag, and predictive cruise control.

New guidelines laid down by Nebraska and Chinese researchers could steer the design of less costly, more efficient catalysts geared toward revving up the production of hydrogen as a renewable fuel.

Even fossil fuel - burning power plants have become more efficient, and electric cars provide an alternative to gas - guzzlers, while better building design and more advanced electrical equipment mean we can enjoy modern facilities without rising emissions.

Technical Details Honda President Takeo Fukui said about the upcoming hybrid: 1) The car will have a global nameplate, 2) the engine will be based on the Civic's, but will use a newly designed motor and engine control unit, making it lighter and more compact, 3) it will be priced below the current Civic Hybrid, 4) it will take its design cues from the FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (pictured above) and 5) it will use nickel metal hydride batteries.It's probably a smart move to use the Civic's engine, as it is very efficient (for a gasoline engine) and not developing a new engine will help keep costs down.

He said cleaner fuel and more efficient plane designs were getting «closer step by step».

The design of a child's car seat prioritizes modularity and affordability over compact size; therefore, it promotes safety but not the purchase of smaller, more fuel - efficient cars.

Adding even more fuel to the fire, reputed Apple analyst Ming - Chi Kuo issued a research note just three weeks ago wherein he claimed that the iPhone 8 industrial design will feature a switch from metal to glass in an effort to make the device's wireless charging functionality much more efficient.