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But some were also concerned it could hinder Europe's biggest carmaker in its efforts to cut costs and improve efficiency, as it embarks on a huge investment in electric vehicles and self - driving technology.

The industry's first and only full - powered, ENERGY STAR qualified electric floor steamer, the Vulcan LWE ET Series achieves a 67percent cooking efficiency rating using advanced technology previously only available in Vulcan countertop steamers.

The comprehensive redesign and reconstruction will incorporate the latest hands - on interactive technologies and reflect the transformative changes occurring in New York State's electric power industry under Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo from the increased use of clean renewable power resources, smart grid technologies and energy efficiency.

Meanwhile, he added, the steady erosion of fuel duty yield is well known, as vehicle fuel efficiency improves and hybrid, electric and other vehicle technologies achieve significant market penetration.

In addition to improving the efficiency of gasoline - powered internal combustion engines through technologies such as direct injection, variable valve timing and turbocharging, the plan rests on giving a boost to electric - powered automobiles, such as the Nissan Leaf or Chevrolet Volt, according to officials at the DoT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The President's initiative will empower young men and women to invent and commercialize advanced energy technologies such as efficient and cost effective methods for converting sunlight to electricity and fuel, carbon capture and sequestration, stationary and portable advanced batteries for plug - in electric cars, advanced energy storage concepts that will enable sustained energy supply from solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources, high - efficiency deployment of power across «smart grids,» and carbon neutral commercial and residential buildings.

«I've been struck by their work in energy efficiency, electric vehicle, renewable energy, coal technology.

Through our Vehicle, Bioenergy, and Fuel Cell Technologies Offices, EERE advances the development of next - generation technologies to improve plug - in electric and other alternative - fuel vehicles, advanced combustion engine and vehicle efficiency, and produce low - carbon domestic transportation fuels.

«If we can maximize the cycling performance and efficiency of these low - cost and abundant iron fluoride lithium ion battery materials, we could advance large - scale renewable energy storage technologies for electric cars and microgrids,» he says.

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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.

It will likely incorporate some form of Autopilot autonomous technology to maximize efficiency, and of course, it will have an all - electric powertrain.

As demonstrated by the current BMW i3 and i8, the Project i models are primarily focused on efficiency through cutting edge technology, including state - of - the - art hybrid - and all - electric drivetrains and batteries, and extensive use of carbon fiber.

The range and performance of a BMW TwinPower Turbo engine coupled with the efficiency of an electric motor: The new BMW 7 Series Hybrid with eDrive Technology brings together the best of both worlds.

The plug - in technology enables the battery to fully charge from a standard electrical outlet, enabling pure electric propulsion in many driving situations, especially urban commutes in which fuel efficiency may double that of a conventional hybrid.

Antonov Plc, the UK - based transmission technology specialist, has been awarded, in partnership with Jaguar and MIRA, a project by the UK Government's Technology Strategy Board to develop a high efficiency 2 - speed transmission suitable for use in electrictechnology specialist, has been awarded, in partnership with Jaguar and MIRA, a project by the UK Government's Technology Strategy Board to develop a high efficiency 2 - speed transmission suitable for use in electricTechnology Strategy Board to develop a high efficiency 2 - speed transmission suitable for use in electric vehicles.

Stunning in Black over Grey interior, our One Owner, Clean CarFax 2015 Toyota Prius is better than ever with its fantastic blend of eco-sensitive advanced technology, proven safety, efficiency, and elegance.The seamless integration of our 1.8 Liter 4 Cylinder and an electric motor offers 51mpg in the city, as well as low emissions and a quiet driving experience with three driving modes so you can have your Prius your way.

We'd go so far as to say that you're unlikely to find another electric vehicle at this price point with this technology and efficiency on the market today.

Four new glass technologies are integrated into the windshield and front triangle, door, and rear windows to improve driver visibility, gas mileage and electric driving mode mileage efficiency:

With all of this advanced technology comes choices in the form of 3 different driving modes: EV Mode for electric driving to reduce emissions and noise, ECO Mode for an adjusted throttle input to maximize your efficiency, and Sport Mode for greater throttle response.

In the midterm of reaching that goal, hybrid and electric technology will play a significant role in increasing efficiency.

Honda outlines technology for fuel efficiency push; engines, transmissions, hybrid, plug - in hybrid and electric powertrains

Honda's next - generation fuel cell - electric vehicle will feature a fuel cell powertrain packaged completely in the engine room of the vehicle, allowing for efficiencies in cabin space as well as flexibility in the potential application of FC technology to multiple vehicle types in the future.

The Leaf has received a significant makeover in terms of design but the highlight is the more powerful motor with increased efficiency as well as Nissan proPILOT semi-autonomy technology that makes a debut in this new - gen electric sedan.

Modern HEVs make use of efficiency - improving technologies such as regenerative braking, which converts the vehicle's kinetic energy into electric energy to charge the battery, rather than wasting it as heat energy as conventional brakes do.

This engine is mated with fuel efficiency maximizing technologies such as start / stop, regenerative braking, boost effect, purely electric motoring and «sailing» function, and as a result, its consumption figures are 4.2 - litres per 100 Km, with 109 grams of CO2 being released into the atmosphere per Km.

The C 350e available in sedan and wagon only has the same engine and power output as the C 250, but the extra $ 5900 gives you plug - in hybrid technology, better fuel efficiency and a supplementary 60kW, 340Nm electric motor.

Now, we're used to hybrid technology being deployed to deliver better efficiency, but here Porsche's using a 134bhp electric motor to boost performance, too.

Honda Environmental Leadership Honda's diverse portfolio of alternative fuel vehicles has included numerous technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions including the first EV leases in California (1997 Honda EV Plus), the retail introduction of America's first hybrid (1999 Honda Insight), delivery of the first fuel - cell electric vehicle in the U.S. (2002 Honda FCX), five generations of the Civic Natural Gas (first introduced in 1998) and the first gasoline - powered vehicles in the hands of consumers to meet stricter emissions standards.

The 330e iPerformance uses technology inspired by the BMW i8 to deliver the efficiency of an electric motor with the power of a fuel - injected engine.

It falls under the umbrella of Honda's Earth Dreams Technology, an initiative in which the efficiency of internal combustion components including engine and transmission, as well as electric motor technology, isTechnology, an initiative in which the efficiency of internal combustion components including engine and transmission, as well as electric motor technology, istechnology, is improved.

Hyundai's fuel efficiency campaign — dubbed «Hyundai Blue Drive» — features a range of advanced technologies, including hybrids powered by lithium batteries, turbocharged gasoline direct injection, and eventually plug - in hybrids and fuel cell electric vehicles.

Targeted to achieve AT - PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) status, C - MAX Energi pairs a high - voltage lithium - ion battery and electric traction motor with a high - efficiency Atkinson - cycle gasoline engine.

1) Energy conservation and energy efficiency 2) Renewable energy 3) Cleaner uses of coal, and carbon capture and storage 4) Sustainable transportation, including electric vehicles 5) Modernization of the electrical grid 6) Joint research and development of clean energy technologies 7) Clean air 8) Clean water 9) Natural resource conservation, e.g. protection of wetlands and nature reserves 10) Combating climate change and promoting low - carbon economic growth

It is about products that can help SKF's customers reduce their environmental impact through increased energy efficiency and the development of technologies for renewable energy and electric vehicles.

«Chinese solar, wind and battery technologies are now increasingly present in overseas markets, and electric vehicles, energy efficiency and energy - management systems are set to follow.»

Further dissemination of state - of - the - art technologies to increase thermal energy efficiency and electric energy efficiency and the use of alternative fuels including biomass as well as to reduce clinker content in cement is needed.

«The PRLC's Mission is to promote the ability of electric customers to respond to market signals through load reduction, curtailment, fuel switching, generation, energy - efficiency, and other technologies.»

«CNG vehicles still rely on internal combustion engine technology, which is less efficient in fuel requirements than electric vehicles, whose engines gain energy from braking and have higher operational efficiency,» the executive summary states.

From the article: «CNG vehicles still rely on internal combustion engine technology, which is less efficient in fuel requirements than electric vehicles, whose engines gain energy from braking and have higher operational efficiency,» the executive summary states.

-- In addition to the policy under paragraph (1), it is the policy of the United States that regional electric grid planning to meet these objectives should result from an open, inclusive and transparent process, taking into account all significant demand - side and supply - side options, including energy efficiency, distributed generation, renewable energy and zero - carbon electricity generation technologies, smart - grid technologies and practices, demand response, electricity storage, voltage regulation technologies, high capacity conductors with at least 25 percent greater efficiency than traditional ACSR (aluminum stranded conductors steel reinforced) conductors, superconductor technologies, underground transmission technologies, and new conventional electric transmission capacity and corridors.

The investments allowed in I - 1631 are «technology neutral» and could cover anything from pumped hydroelectric energy storage, through electric buses or energy efficiency, to any projects that «yield or facilitate verifiable reductions in pollution.»

«Combinations of increased renewable energy resources, energy efficiency, expansion of the use of electric vehicles, energy storage and other technologies and strategies will be needed to make the desired level of carbon reductions.»

Even an electric technology that is mediocre in terms of energy efficiency can help avoid emissions from dirtier liquid - fueled alternatives.

While taller, heavier SUVs do not reach the level of fuel efficiency of smaller vehicles in terms of miles - per - gallon, more efficient combustion technologies and battery assistance can greatly improve their efficiency, especially the boost of torque from the electric motor helping to get a larger car moving.

(1) identifies technologies, equipment, and processes that are adequately demonstrated to be commercially deployed and could increase the efficiency of the electric generation facilities reviewed;

The cluster of seven initiatives, partnerships, action plans, and research centers covers a range of low - carbon energy strategies from electric cars to energy efficiency technologies.

Requires the Secretary to make loans available to electric utilities to: (1) construct a renewable energy generation facility; and (2) install an energy efficiency or electricity demand reduction technology.

In that capacity, he helped manage the largest program in the world for working with businesses to develop and use advanced transportation and clean energy technologies — $ 1 billion aimed at energy efficiency, hybrid vehicles, electric batteries, hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, renewable energy, distributed generation, and biofuels.

This is in part due to efficiency improvements, which will be led by advances in individual end - uses, such as lighting, variable speed motors, and more efficient internal combustion engine vehicles, as well as a shift from non-electric to more - efficient electric technologies, the report says.