Sentences with phrase «driving efficiency of your vehicle»

New tires improve the overall driving efficiency of your vehicle compared to those with worn tires.

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According to Henderson, this points towards «a new type of vehicle, a hybrid vehicle that can drive conventionally, or can hover... [with] all the freedom of a car and all the efficiency of a train.»
Causeway's Telematics 2015 vehicle tracking software has been completely re-designed to drive improvements in mobile workforce efficiency, enhance customer service and optimise visibility of key performance data.
«For us, FE is the ultimate competitive environment for driving forward the development of high performance vehicles in areas such as environmental friendliness, efficiency and sustainability.»
The data logger designed by the project group for New Drive Systems NAS in Karlsruhe is useful when developing new hybrid and electric vehicles, and also increases the efficiency of vehicle fleets.
Like other major automakers, Audi (and its parent Volkswagen Group) is working on meeting its medium - term regulatory requirements (e.g., in the 2020 timeframe) by reducing the average fuel consumption of its new vehicles using a combination of three primary measures: optimizing its combustion engines for greater efficiency; developing alternative drive... Read more →
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) leads U.S. researchers and other partners in making transportation cleaner and more efficient through solutions that put electric drive vehicles on the road and replace oil with clean domestic fuels.
With the introduction of a new line of engines promising more performance and improved efficiency, the British carmaker has also confirmed it is testing systems of artificial intelligence to further improve the driving experience of its vehicles.
During low - stress driving the RS will function as a front - wheel - drive vehicle for efficiency's sake, but any sense of slip will activate the all - wheel - drive mechanics.
In the 2018 Management Excellence category, Gold was nominated for «improved data sharing to accelerate the adoption of new technologies that increase transportation safety and efficiency, including self - driving cars and vehicles that communicate with one another».
Consumers have been slow to gravitate toward electric vehicles (EVs) as a result of their high cost and fears about driving range, but automakers continue to develop technology because it is seen as a primary driver in meeting rising fuel - efficiency requirements globally.
To do that, hybrid - vehicle engineers have identified two crucial areas for development: increasing the efficiency of electric drives and optimizing the thermal efficiency of heat engines.
Volkswagen's e-Golf brings all the benefits of an electric vehicle to the Golf's «fun - to - drive, yet practical» formula, forever ending the idea that compact EVs must be bland and focused only on efficiency.
Models such as the 2014 Mercedes - Benz GLK250 SUV is one of the vehicles highlighted for the winter months at Loeber Motors near Chicago due to its available four - wheel drive option, as well as its class leading fuel efficiency rating of up to 33 MPG highway.
As the world's first model to offer customers the choice of three powertrain options, the IONIQ combines class - leading fuel efficiency with a fun, responsive drive and attractive design, a unique mix not yet achieved by a hybrid vehicle.
[10] To this end, the dashboard includes a pair of color - changing indicators, adjacent to the speedometer, that change from green to blue based on the vehicle's actual driving efficiency, together with a linear fuel economy indicator accompanying the fuel gauge, replacing the coolant gauge.
«Our expertise in driveline efficiency and electric drive systems is helping to bring a new generation of electric drive vehicles to life.
This one - of - a-kind system is able to memorize your driving routes and habits in order to help increase the level of efficiency in your vehicle even more.
SmartGauge with EcoGuide offers a multitude of customizable LCD screens that help you understand how changing your driving habits can have a direct effect on maximizing vehicle efficiency.
EV mode works only at slow speeds while ECO is best - suited for a relaxed drive to extract the best fuel - efficiency out of the vehicle.
Automatic transmission specialist Antonov reports that its comparative studies of an electric vehicle equipped with its multi-speed transmission over eight different drive cycles suggest that the transmission delivers typically 10 % better cycle efficiency than a single - speed solution.
Swiss high - tech industrial Group Oerlikon and international automotive supplier Continental have entered into an agreement to cooperate on the development and marketing of integrated axle drive motor and transmission systems for hybrid and electric vehicles featuring optimized overall powertrain efficiency.
The extra weight and complexity of the all - wheel drive system makes the vehicle's new - found fuel efficiency all the more impressive.
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.
This SUV show car combines the best of many automotive worlds: the comfort and spaciousness of a saloon, the superior traction of an off - road vehicle, the agility of a sport sedan and — thanks to innovative drive technologies — the efficiency of a compact car.
This creates a system that responds much more directly to driver inputs and achieves a higher level of dynamic performance and driving pleasure, while maintaining the smoothness and efficiency that are characteristic of Lexus vehicles.
All of these technologies increase the eAssist system's regenerative braking capability, while also improving the vehicle's efficiency while driving.
Under the PURE DRIVE label, Nissan manufactures an extended line - up of environmentally friendly, internal combustion engine vehicles offering class - leading fuel efficiency supported by advanced green technologies.
«The improvements in the efficiency and performance of the 2016 Volt are driven by what owners said they wanted in the next - generation model: more range, better fuel economy and stronger acceleration,» notes Andrew Farah, vehicle chief engineer.
So while vehicles like the Range Rover, Mercedes GLS, and Infiniti QX80 are «better» in terms of ride quality, handling, and efficiency, not one of them will offer the same driving experience as the G550.
In the place where the vehicle's tachometer once lived, you'll now find a temperature gauge, a battery charge gauge, and a sort of efficiency meter that shows how thriftily you're driving on a scale of green to red.
An efficiency gauge replaces the tachometer, informing drivers of when they are achieving maximum fuel economy; whether the vehicle is in electric - only mode, engine - only mode or a combination of the two; and, because of the silent start as the key is turned, a telltale indicates when the vehicle is on and ready to drive.
Maintaining the efficiency of your 4 wheel drive vehicle, particularly throughout the winter months is extremely important.
Thanks to its revolutionary vehicle concept and intelligent drive system management, the BMW i8 strikes the optimum balance between dynamic ability and efficiency in a variety of driving situations.
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.
Furthermore, information graphics indicating the current operating status when engine and motor work together in unison, the impact of the driving style on vehicle efficiency and the fuel consumption history for selected periods of time can be shown in the iDrive operating system's Control Display, along with other information.
This package of features also helps to make maximum use of the efficiency potential inherent in the vehicle concept and drive system technology of the BMW i8.
Set to go on sale in the U.S. this spring, the new Fit is completely redesigned from the ground up to deliver an unparalleled combination of style, interior space, fun - to - drive performance and fuel efficiency plus leading - edge safety and vehicle connectivity.
Electric vehicle shoppers can opt for the Ioniq Electric, which delivers an estimated 136 MPGe, which is the highest efficiency rating of any electric vehicle sold in the U.S. Featuring a 28 - kWh lithium - ion battery, the Ioniq Electric has an estimated driving range of 124 miles, with the electric motor providing a maximum output of 118 hp and 218 lb - ft of torque.
Mercedes - Benz described, «The outstanding new features include the comprehensive introduction of driving assistance systems and connectivity services in combination with new telematics, which will bring a leap forward in efficiency for vehicle and fleet management.
The vehicle's EPA ratings are just fine, too, as the front - wheel - drive CX - 9 has the segment's highest city and combined efficiency grades in its overall line of 22 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 25 mpg combined — all while able to serve up 227 horsepower and 310 lb. - ft.
Coupled with some form of energy recapture like a hybrid drive with regenerative braking or a kinetic energy recovery system, the vehicle might approach the efficiency that some of today's EVs offer without any range limitations.
The Twin Drive Ecomotive project is a first step towards a 100 % electric car, and consists of the development of a hybrid vehicle combining the well - tested efficiency of SEAT's Ecomotive cars with the advantages offered by electrical propulsion.
The idea behind the average crossover is simple: Deliver the smooth ride and efficiency of a family sedan with the high - driving position, cargo capacity and rugged nature of a sport - utility vehicle.
Pros: Impressive selection of available comfort and safety features; Outstanding space efficiency provides ample passenger and cargo room; Excellent driving manners and fuel efficiency for a vehicle its size.
Pilot boasts an impressive selection of available comfort and safety features, a nicely finished cabin with outstanding passenger / cargo capacity, and excellent driving manners and fuel efficiency for a vehicle its size.
Now, frequent stop - and - go diesel trucks can benefit from hybrid drive train due to the braking energy recuperation, though the efficiency gain is nowhere near the gain of hybridizing a gasoline passenger vehicle.
Strengths of this model include All - wheel - drive, practical, good mix of fuel efficiency and performance, good ground clearance, improved interior space Ira Subaru is honored to present a wonderful example of pure vehicle design... this 2015 Subaru Forester 2.5 i Limited only has 23,304 mi on it and could potentially be the vehicle of your dreams!
Overall I would recommend this vehicle to others for the space, the smooth drive, the gas efficiency and the overall look of the vehicle.
With this kind of efficiency, the driving range of the vehicle will be around 500 miles.
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