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Under Japan's fuel economy testing standards, the Note e-Power achieves 32.7 kilometers per liter (77 mpg), while the Prius hybrid achieves 96 mpg and the Prius Prime plug - in hybrid is rated at 87.5 mpg.

Last week, the automaker also revealed that it hasn't been in compliance with Japanese fuel economy testing standards since 2002.

Not exact matches

As many Nigerians trooped out onto the streets of Lagos, Abuja and other cities on Monday February 6, 2016 protesting poor governance, a worsening economy, increasing poverty and degenerating standards of living in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari's spokesmen had late the previous evening informed Nigerians that the holidaying leader, who they had till then insisted was «hale and hearty» would no longer be returning on Monday due to «some tests» which results he would have to await.

The five pledges are: secure the recovery; raise family living standards; build a hi - tech economy; protect frontline investment in policing, schools, childcare and the NHS — with a new guarantee of cancer test results within a week; and strengthen fairness in communities through controlled immigration, guarantees of education, apprenticeships and jobs for young people and a crackdown on antisocial behaviour.

Running economy is negatively related to sit - and - reach test performance in international - standard distance runners.

«These tests are about high standards, improving expectations, and giving our young people the basic skills they need that will prepare them for the knowledge - driven economy in the 21st century,» said Richard W. Riley, Secretary of Education, in his statement about the Voluntary National Tests for Reading and tests are about high standards, improving expectations, and giving our young people the basic skills they need that will prepare them for the knowledge - driven economy in the 21st century,» said Richard W. Riley, Secretary of Education, in his statement about the Voluntary National Tests for Reading and Tests for Reading and Math.

Business leaders from important sectors of the American economy have been urging schools to set higher standards in math and science — and California officials, in mandating that 8th graders be tested in introductory algebra, have responded with one of the highest such standards in the land.

Although the Obama administration insists that Common Core increases college readiness and prepares students for a 21st - century economy, it has been fiercely resisted by the mostly liberal teachers unions, who say that it already adds to the large burden of high - stakes tests and makes teachers follow a rote set of curriculum instructions, and by conservatives, who say that the standards are a federal infringement on what has traditionally been a local concern.

Jindal, a wonkish former Rhodes Scholar who had long since sought to establish himself as a cutting - edge leader in accountability - based education reform, had enthusiastically supported creating the new reading, writing and math standards as a way to teach students to think analytically, better prepare them to compete in a global economy, and quantify their progress using common tests.

President of the National Center on Education and the Economy suggests that it's time to quit experimenting with large scale testing and charter schools and instead focus on raising entry standards for teacher education programs.

We would get rid of our messy, different 50 - state variations of standards, and make our kids smarter by incentivizing them to aspire to a higher bar of achievement, make them all college - ready, enable them to rank higher on international tests, and enable them to better compete in the new global economy.

Yet he said all parents «need the truth» — and that truth, he said, is that previous standards were too low, previous tests were too easy and American students are not prepared to compete in the global economy.

Under both the IASA and NCLB, each state wrote its own academic standards and developed its own tests, leading to wide variation in content and rigor.11 But with the global economy growing increasingly competitive and connected, two - thirds of jobs will require at least some college training by 2020.12 State leaders, acknowledging this economic reality, began to recognize that schools needed to expect more of students for them to succeed and that these expectations need not be dramatically different among states.13

MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.

Based around the forthcoming Real Driving Emissions phase 2 (RDE2) regulations that aim to measure «real world» economy and emissions, the change will see the «First Year [tax] Rate» currently applied to new diesel cars rise by one band if they can not meet the Euro 6 emissions standards in the RDE2 «real world» tests.

Power is unchanged but there are gains in fuel economy and fewer emissions, with the car now claimed to be capable of delivering 33.6 mpg on the standard EU test when working with the now - standard seven - speed twin - clutch transmission — nearly 5mpg better than before.

The Specs Type of vehicle All - wheel - drive, mid-sized SUV Engine 230 - hp 2.5 L DOHC supercharged four - cylinder with electric motor Power 250 net hp; 243 lb - ft of torque Transmission Continuously variable Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P235 / 55R20 (optional) Price (base / as tested) $ 53,950 / $ 62,950 Destination charge $ 1,995 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 7.6 city, 6.9 highway Standard features Auto on / off bi-xenon headlights, leather seats, eight - way power driver's seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, cruise control, dual - zone automatic climate control, rear - zone climate control, 60 / 40 - split folding second - row bench seat, 50 / 50 - split folding third - row seat, power door locks, windows and mirrors, push - button start, speed - sensitive windshield wipers, Bose premium audio system with satellite radio and 13 speakers, steering wheel audio controls, rear - view monitor, hard - drive navigation system, Infiniti Connection telematics system, around - view monitor with moving object detection and front and rear sonar system Options Technology package ($ 3,500), includes backup collision intervention, intelligent brake assist with forward collision warning, blind spot warning and intervention, lane departure warning; Deluxe Touring package ($ 3,200), includes 20 - inch aluminum wheels, Bose surround - sound audio system with 15 speakers, panoramic sunroof; Theatre package ($ 2,300), includes dual seven - inch colour monitors and two wireless headphones

Chrysler 300 buyers seeking maximum fuel economy are encouraged to stick with the standard V - 6, which has returned nearly 23 mpg on this same test loop.

of torque @ 4,400 rpm Transmission Five - speed manual (four - speed automatic optional) Brakes Front - wheel discs with four - wheel ABS Tires P185 / 60R15 Price: base / as tested $ 9,995 / $ 16,733 Destination charge $ 1,400 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy L / 100 km 8.8 city, 6.6 highway Standard features 15 - inch steel wheels with wheel covers, 60/40 split folding rear seat, AM / FM / CD audio system with auxiliary input jack and four speakers, trip computer, rear wiper, tilt steering column, rear window defroster, four - way manual driver's seat, cloth seats, speed - sensitive volume Options Cruise control, air conditioning, Bluetooth, reverse camera, keyless entry, fog lights, power windows, power door locks, cargo cover, arm rest for driver, 4.3 - inch colour display, USB / iPod connection, and more

of torque @ 4,400 rpm Transmission Continuously variable Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P225 / 60R18 Price (base / as tested) $ 28,495 / $ 38,895 Destination charge $ 1,650 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 12.0 city, 8.6 highway Standard features (Limited) Voice - activated, in - dash GPS navigation system with seven - inch, AM / FM / CD / MP3 / WMA, SMS text messaging capability, SiriusXM Traffic, 3.5 - mm auxiliary jack, two USB slots, harman / kardon 12 - speaker audio system including subwoofer and 576 - watt amplifier, dual - zone automatic climate control, auto - dimming rear - view mirror with Homelink, foldable and heated body - colour mirrors, automatic on / off headlights with welcome lighting, tilt and telescopic steering wheel with integrated cruise control, power windows with auto up / down, four - way power - adjustable passenger seat, 10 - way power driver's seat with memory function, leather seat surfaces, HID headlights, heated rear seats and rear climate control vents, power tilting and sliding glass sunroof, windshield wiper de-icer, power rear liftgate with memory function, leather - wrapped steering wheel and gear selector, rear / side vehicle detection system, side mirror integrated turn signals, auto - dimming side - view mirror with approach lighting, hill holder system with memory, rear - view camera

of torque @ 5,100 rpm Transmission Six - speed manual Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P225 / 45YR19 front, P235 / 40YR19 rear Price (base / as tested) $ 36,999 / $ 37,799 Destination charge $ 1,695 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 11.5 city, 7.3 highway Standard Power windows with driver / passenger auto up / down, proximity key with push - button start, steering wheel - mounted cruise and audio controls, leather - wrapped steering wheel and parking brake lever, Bluetooth hands - free system with steering wheel controls, front heated seats, Infinity AM / FM / XM / MP3 player with 10 speakers, iPod / USB / auxiliary input jacks, leather seats, automatic temperature control, seven - inch high - resolution touchscreen display and backup camera, driver power seat slide and height adjustment with power lumbar support, electro - chromic auto - dimming rear - view mirror with HomeLink and compass, metal grain interior trim, automatic light control, power and heated exterior mirrors, fog lights, rear LED tail lights, power sunroof, auto - leveling HID headlights, LED daytime running lights Options Sport exhaust, $ 799.95

Type of vehicle All - wheel - drive sport / luxury four - door coupe Engine Twin - turbo 5.5 L DOHC V8 Power 576 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 590 lb - ft of torque @ 2,000 rpm Transmission Seven - speed manumatic Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P255 / 35R19 front, P285 / 30R19 rear Price (base / as tested) $ 122,250 / $ 127,750 Destination charge $ 2,075 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 13.5 city, 9.1 highway Standard features Automatic climate control, power windows, rear window sunshade, glass sunroof, Weight Sensing System, analogue clock, auto - dimming rear - view and driver's side mirrors, power folding and heated exterior mirrors, power tilt and telescopic steering column, 14 - way power heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, illuminated door sill panels, harman / kardon surround - sound audio system, COMAND APS with navigation system and DVD changer, media interface, Distronic, Parktronic active paring assist, active blind - spot assist, active lane - keeping assist, auto stop / start function, hill start assist, power trunk closer, AMG styling package, AMG trunk lid spoiler, entry / exit lighting, UV protection on windows, red brake calipers Options Premium Package ($ 2,300), Advanced Driving Assistance Package ($ 2,700), AMG triple - spoke wheels ($ 500)

of torque Transmission Single - speed reduction gear Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS and regenerative braking Tires P205 / 55R16 Price: base / as tested $ 31,798 / $ 38,548 (plus up to $ 8,500 in government incentives) Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 1.9 city, 2.3 highway (litres equivalent) Standard features Bluetooth, heated front and rear seats, rear - view monitor, smart key with push - button start, heated and power side mirrors, cruise control, steering wheel - mounted controls, heated leather steering wheel, AM / FM / CD audio system with iPod compatibility and USB input, 60/40 split - folding rear seat, portable trickle charger, 16 - inch steel wheels, power locks and windows, six airbags, and more Options Navigation, fog lights, 16 - inch aluminum wheels or 17 - inch aluminum wheels, around - view monitor, quick - charge port, leather seats, Homelink, premium audio, and more

@ 4,500 rpm (226 lb. - ft total) Transmission E-Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P225 / 50R17 Price: base / as tested $ 29,590 / $ 35,690 Destination charge $ 1,695 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 3.7 city, 4.0 highway Standard features E-CVT transmission, Eco-Assist Driving Coach System, Hill Start Assist, electric assisted power steering, Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, tire pressure monitoring system, immobilizer, security system, power operated heated mirrors, Halogen projector beam headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, speed sensing wipers, dual - zone climate control with filtration, proximity key entry system, remote trunk release, multi-angle rear camera system, driver's expanded view mirror, Bluetooth phone interface, Lane Watch blind spot display, cruise control, front heated seats, 8 - way power adjustable driver's seat, 4 - way manual adjustable passenger seat, AM / FM / CD / MP3 / WMA audio system with 6 speakers, 8 - inch i - MID (intelligent Multi-Information Display) LED display screen, HondaLink with audio touch screen, Hill - Start Assist, full complement of airbags (including front, side, and side curtain units), ABS brakes with Brake Assist, EV mode button, ECON mode button, Active Noise Cancelation.

Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.Reviews: * Abundant passenger and cargo room, good fuel economy, user - friendly controls, ample standard tech features, strong crash test scores.

GENERAL Vehicle / model: ’17 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 Base price: $ 43,095 Price as tested: $ 53,515 Options as tested: Customer Preferred Package 28J ($ 2,695), Jeep Active Safety Group ($ 1,495), 5.7 L Hemi V - 8 ($ 3,295), Rock Rails ($ 895), Uconnect 8.4 NAV ($ 450), Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection ($ 595), Destination Charge ($ 995) ENGINE Type: Chrysler 16 - valve V - 8 Displacement (ci / liter): 345/5.7 Bore x stroke (in): 3.92 x3.58 Compression ratio -LRB-: 1): 10.5 Intake / FI: Naturally aspirated, sequential multi-port electronic Mfg.'s power rating @ rpm (hp): 360 @ 5,150 Mfg.'s torque rating @ rpm (lb - ft): 390 @ 4,250 Mfg.'s suggested fuel type: Midrange unleaded recommended; regular unleaded acceptable DRIVETRAIN Transmission: ZF 845RE 8 - spd automatic Ratios -LRB-: 1): First 4.71 Second 3.14 Third 2.11 Fourth 1.67 Fifth 1.29 Sixth 1.00 Seventh 0.84 Eighth 0.67 Reverse 3.30 Axle ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.09 Transfer case: MP 3022 2 - spd Low - range ratio -LRB-: 1): 2.72 Crawl ratio -LRB-: 1): 39.6 FRAME / BODY Frame: Steel unibody Body: Steel SUSPENSION / AXLES Front: Short - and long - arm independent, coil springs, twin - tube coilover shocks, steel upper - and aluminum lower - control arms, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, twin - tube shocks (with load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links plus a separate toe link, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in STEERING Type: Electric rack - and - pinion Turns (lock - to - lock): 3.2 Ratio -LRB-: 1): 16.7 BRAKES Front: 13.8x1.3 - in vented disc, two - piston caliper Rear: 13.0x0.9 - in vented disc, single - piston caliper ABS: Four - wheel WHEELS / TIRES Wheels (in): 18x8.0 Tires: P265 / 60R18 Goodyear Wrangler All - Terrain Adventure with Kevlar FUEL ECONOMY EPA city / highway: 14/22 Observed city / highway / trail: 15.7 DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES Weight (lb): 5,154 Wheelbase (in): 114.8 Overall length (in): 189.8 Overall width (in): 76.5 (84.8 w / mirrors) Height (in): 69.3 Track f / r (in): 63.9 / 64.1 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.2 (standard height), 10.4 (suspension position # 2) Turning diameter, curb - to - curb (ft): 37.1 Approach / departure angles (deg): 26.2 (standard height) 36.1 (suspension position # 2, air dam off) / 24.0 (standard suspension), 27.1 (air suspension position # 2) Breakover angle (deg): 18.2 (standard height), 22.8 (suspension position # 2) GVWR (lb): 6,800 Payload (lb): 1,190 Maximum towing capacity (lb): 7,200 Seating: 5 Fuel capacity (gal): 24.6 PERFORMANCE 0 - 60 mph (sec): 7.3 Quarter - mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 90.9 Braking 60 - 0 mph (ft): 132.8 Ramp Travel Index (20 - deg, points): 375

Although the layout of the interior is pretty standard fare as far as economy cars go, I found the attention to detail much greater than in other Suzukis I've tested.

torque Transmission Lineartronic CVT Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires 17 - inch alloys Price (base / as tested) $ 28,995 Destination charge $ 1,595 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 7.7 L / 100 km city, 5.4 highway Standard features Rear - view camera, heated front seats, 10 way power driver's seat, active torque vectoring, heated side mirrors and more.

@ 1,250 - 4,000 rpm Transmission Eight - speed Tiptronic S automatic with steering - wheel shifter Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P245 / 50ZR / 18 front, P275 / 45ZR / 18 rear Price: base / as tested $ 113,300 / $ 126,635 Destination charge $ 1,115 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) Combined Electricity + Gasoline: 4.7 L; Gasoline only: 9.4 L Standard features Bi-Xenon dynamic headlamps, LED running lights, LED tail lights, heated 8 - way power adjustable seats, heated multi-function steering wheel, dual zone automatic climate control, Adaptive air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), electric moon roof, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with Navigation, 7 - inch colour touch screen, CD / DVD, premium audio system with 11 speakers and hard - drive, Bluetooth, 18 - inch alloy wheels, remote entry with interior alarm heated mirrors, Auto Start / Stop, Automatic rain - sensing wipers, power operated tailgate, ParkAssist (front and rear), leather seating.

Our test vehicle, an SLE model, came with the standard 5.7 - liter engine, a power plant that provided excellent performance and decent fuel economy.

100's of vehicles must go, sale ends Sunday Night NO Exceptions... 34/24 Highway / City MPG Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2017 KBB.com 10 Coolest New Cars Under $ 18,000 * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Brands Reviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun to drive.

Shop Easy, Drive Happy!Reviews: * Quiet and attractive cabin; sophisticated ride; strong crash test scores; roomy backseat; plenty of standard and optional features; good fuel economy.

Reviews: * Capable handling, good fuel economy, quick acceleration, quiet ride, excellent crash test safety scores, long list of standard and available features.

Reviews: * Quiet and attractive cabin; sophisticated ride; strong crash test scores; roomy backseat; plenty of standard and optional features; good fuel economy.

Test the tech: Scenic fuel economy drive The 2009 Pilot comes standard with a few tech features that help improve the fuel economy of Honda's largest SUV.

Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.For over 41 years our motto has been «welcome to the family» Call today for an appointment.Reviews: * Abundant passenger and cargo room; good fuel economy; user - friendly controls; ample standard tech features; strong crash test scores.

34/24 Highway / City MPGAwards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2017 KBB.com 10 Coolest New Cars Under $ 18,000 * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded BrandsReviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun to drive.

Grey 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LS FWD 6 - Speed Automatic ECOTEC 1.8 L I4 DOHC VVT 34/24 Highway / City MPG Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2017 KBB.com 10 Coolest New Cars Under $ 18,000 * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Brands Reviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun to drive.

Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) Reviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun to drive.

These are all the more impressive considering the Swift has been tested under the latest WLTP standard for fuel - economy figures, which tends to result in poorer figures than before.

Interesting features of this model are Quiet, refined, great fuel economy, spacious, lots of standard features, and available all - wheel drive Email Louis Gonzales III at cal o to setup an appointment for a test drive today!

28/19 Highway / City MPGReviews: * Spacious interior; plentiful standard features; good power and fuel economy from the turbocharged V6; top crash test scores.

2012 GMC 4D Sport Utility SLT - 1 Terrain 22 / 32mpg FWD 2.4 L 4 - Cylinder SIDI DOHC VVT 6 - Speed AutomaticAwards: * JD Power Dependability Study * 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick32 / 22 Highway / City MPG Reviews: * Quiet and attractive cabin; sophisticated ride; strong crash test scores; roomy backseat; plenty of standard and optional features; good fuel economy.

Quebedeaux Buick GMC has been open and serving our community for 57 years and we stand behind our service to our customers and our community.Reviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun to drive.

NO GIMMICKS.Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) Reviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun to drive.

In order to determine average city and highway fuel economy estimates, EPA previously used tests carried out under standard conditions of 75 degrees Fahrenheit and only included maximum acceleration rates and driving speeds significantly lower than those attained by actual drivers.

Boosting of the standards on light trucks and SUVs helped, too, but that improvement was only 7.5 percent, versus a nearly 15 percent improvement in the test fuel economy of cars bought.

In my view (and I've seen energy and environment close up in every election since Pres. Nixon's rather revolutionary Environmental Message of the early 1970s == too bad there was that third rate break in to spoil his record) the tests for all the candidates will be whether they will substiture oil taxes for off - oil subsidies, carbon taxes to level the whole field, and then and only then decide where we need to push or pull a bit (like with the fuel economy standards, long over due, and boy will they take a long time to arrive in full force.)

As used in the test Audi shown here, Michelin suggest it comes within 5 % of the rolling resistance (or 1 % of fuel economy) of a standard inflatable wheel / tyre combination.