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Subaru is looking to increase the fuel efficiency of its vehicles by 30 percent and will introduce new technologies like turbocharging, different transmissions and hybrid systems to help meet those goals.

Increasing the fuel efficiency of your vehicle by at least ten miles per gallon can save you over $ 1,000 in gasoline costs annually.

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Adjusting for a shift in consumer demand to larger vehicles, the current rules are projected to hike fuel efficiency to a fleetwide average of 46.8 miles per gallon by 2026, according to a letter sent Tuesday by Senator Tom Carper to Pruitt and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

Combining safety, performance, and efficiency, Model S has reset the world's expectations for the car of the 21st century with the longest range of any electric vehicle, over-the-air software updates that make it better over time, and a record 0 - 60 mph acceleration time of 2.28 seconds as measured by Motor Trend.

Boosting the fuel efficiency of motor vehicles by «harvesting» the energy generated by their shock absorbers and feeding it back into batteries or electrical systems such as air conditioning has become a major goal in automotive engineering.

By alerting drivers to potential collisions, DOT believes, connected vehicle systems could eliminate 80 percent of crashes among nonimpaired drivers and greatly improve roadway efficiency.

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.

In addition to compliance with any of subparagraphs (A) through (E), the Secretary shall by regulation require, for any newly constructed residential single - family or multifamily structure to be considered to comply with the energy efficiency standards under this subsection, that the structure have appropriate electrical outlets with the facility and capacity to recharge a standard electric passenger vehicle, including an electric hybrid vehicle, where such vehicle would normally be parked.

Preliminary work on the dendrite prevention was supported by the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Vehicle Technologies, DOE.

The grant, awarded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, called for Cooper to develop technology for light vehicle tires... Read more →

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 →

Vehicle efficiency improvements via effective standards and policies could reduce annual CO2 e emissions from the US, China, and the EU by 1.3 Gt at a savings of about $ 135 billion per year by 2030.

Sponsors: The work was funded by DOE's Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office.

The research was supported in part by DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office.

In fact, the four biggest economies in the world all have fuel efficiency standards that will converge by 2025, encouraging research and development of lower emission vehicles on an international scale.

Drowned out by the news of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt's projected 230 miles per gallon city fuel efficiency rating was confirmation from GM that two previously unannounced vehicles will join the Cadillac lineup, one of which — an entry - level vehicle — was specifically called out.»

«In light of future greenhouse gas and corporate average fuel economy requirements beginning in 2017,» their petition says, «camera - based systems represent an opportunity to increase vehicle fuel efficiency through improved aerodynamics by eliminating externally mounted mirrors.»

«Technology developed by Corvette Racing is applied to improve the efficiency, performance, handling, aerodynamics and safety of production vehicles.

Both of these vehicles are still available, and while they offer an excellent balance of efficiency and environmental friendliness, neither one could be considered a sport sedan or a luxury car by any stretch of the imagination.

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.

The Indian Maserati Levante will initially be powered by a 3.0 - litre, V6 diesel engine producing 275 HP of power, mated to an 8 - speed automatic gearbox and the engine is known for its smooth and timely power delivery, the SUV also gets a Start - Stop system that shuts down the engine when idle and turns it on when it is time to move again increasing the vehicle's fuel efficiency.

To help meet its goals of improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions of its vehicles, Hyundai Motor Company has completed the development of an all - new 6 - speed automatic transaxle for transverse engine applications that it says will boost fuel economy by more than 12.2 %....

A new set of initiatives are in place to improve fuel efficiency across its vehicle lineup by at least five percent.

The use of aluminum and super high - tensile steel throughout the vehicle reduce the weight by almost 20 percent over last year's model, thereby enhancing fuel efficiency and performance even further.

Development of vehicles is being grouped to promote strategic sharing of components with the goal of improving resource efficiency by better than twenty percent.

The company makes belts that are incorporated into CVTs used in vehicles made by Toyota Motor, and the expansion is in response to growing inquiries from Toyota as the automaker increases production of vehicles equipped with CVT, which offer greater fuel efficiency than conventional automatic transmissions, according to the report.

Other symptoms include harsh shifting or failure to shift by the transmission, as well as a reduction in the fuel efficiency of the vehicle.

Hypermiling maximises the fuel efficiency of a vehicle, and the HyperEconiq Ioniq achieves this by means of a pulse - chamber intake and exhaust system for enhanced volumetric efficiency and low - rolling resistance tyres.

Although there is a 7 mm increase in the front headroom, the overall height of the vehicle was reduced by 5 mm for aerodynamic efficiency.

The idea of hypermiling refers to maximising the fuel efficiency of a vehicle, which the HyperEconiq Ioniq achieves by means of a pulse - chamber intake and exhaust system for enhanced volumetric efficiency and low - rolling resistance tyres.

In addition to the i - MMD technology, Honda has helped maximize this Accord's fuel efficiency by reducing the weight of the vehicle, compared to its conventionally - powered sibling.

The EGHR improves the overall vehicle efficiency under cold ambient conditions by recapturing about a third of the wasted exhaust power and using it to warm the engine coolant.

The interior strives to achieve harmony between man and machine by taking advantage of new powertrain packaging efficiencies delivering even greater passenger space than its predecessor, the 4 - passenger Honda FCX Clarity fuel - cell vehicle.

Through applications of the new technology first in the mini-vehicle N BOX — the first model of the new mini-vehicle N Series — and gradually in other vehicle models, Honda is targeting top - of - industry fuel efficiency for every category within three years, while simultaneously setting a timeline of 2020 to reduce by 30 % CO2 emissions for all products sold worldwide, relative to emission figures for 2000.

By 2014, the new V - 6 is expected to account for more than a third of the powertrains in the vehicle line - up and substantially contribute to an overall corporate fuel efficiency improvement of more than 25 percent.

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 introduction of eco-friendly vehicles such as the Optima Sportswagon Plug - in Hybrid will ensure Kia remains on course to achieve its mission of improving average fleet fuel efficiency by 25 per cent by 2020, compared to 2014 levels.»

«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.

The objective of the first subtopic is to develop and demonstrate friction and wear reduction technologies for light -, medium -, or heavy - duty vehicles that improve fuel efficiency of legacy vehicles by at least 2 %, and / or improve fuel efficiency of future vehicles by at least 4 % (improvement based on comparative results from engine dynamometer, chassis dynamometer testing, or test track, e.g., SAE J1321) without adverse impacts on vehicle performance or durability.

From a long list of vehicles that qualified in varying degrees as safe, roomy and affordable, the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com selected this year's 10 Best New Family Vehicles by evaluating each on such factors as capability, fuel efficiency, resale value, and the all - important kid - friendliness.

The Provoq has a sleek, athletic shape that builds on the second generation of Cadillac's design renaissance, led by the 2008 CTS, with dynamic and purposeful features that support the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain and contribute to the vehicle's overall efficiency.

The fuel efficiency of the Maruti Ciaz further increased with the addition of the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) micro-hybrid system.

With fuel prices on the rise and the upcoming CAFE requirement imposed by the U.S. government, fuel efficiency has become a very important aspect of automaker's vehicle lineups.

With TNGA, Toyota integrates development for powertrain components and vehicles are being grouped to promote strategic sharing of components with the goal of improving resource efficiency by better than 20 percent.

In ECO PRO mode the entire vehicle is tuned to for efficiency by means of a changed gas and transmission parameters.

Fifth generation of the world's most successful high - performance sedan in the premium segment of the executive class; new BMW M5 is an exceptionally dynamic high - performance sports car with four doors and five seats; consistent further development of the vehicle concept initiated in 1984 with the first - generation BMW M5; compelling track potential combines with the comprehensive practicality of a luxurious business sedan; groundbreaking character headlined by significantly improved efficiency, supreme long - distance comfort, and innovative driver assistance systems and infotainment functions.

Ford met low - emission vehicle standards by improving the catalyst technology and the combustion efficiency of the engine.

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.

It was awarded the North American Car of the Year prize at the 2010 Detroit auto show, named Motor Trend's Car of the Year, was one of Car and Driver magazine's «10 Best Cars for 2010» and was given the inaugural Hermance Vehicle Efficiency Award by the publishers of HybridCars.com.

As a parallel hybrid, it brings together the superior efficiency of an electric vehicle, the stability and handling provided by Mitsubishi»... Continue reading