Not exact matches
Products and experiences that used to be exclusive to an individual —
car rides, ordering food, working out — are now being grouped together to
become more
efficient and less expensive for all participants.
If public transport networks
become efficient and faster then people may be more likely to ditch their
cars and use trains and buses instead, or so the theory goes.
Do you use your
car inefficiently not because you are incapable of plotting out an
efficient round of trips but because it has
become your real «castle,» the one place where you can get away from immediate requests without feeling guilty?
«Instead, we need to
become more energy -
efficient, build more
efficient cars and trucks, and also produce a greater share of our electricity from renewable sources like wind, especially in a state like Kansas.»
The
car could
become lighter and more
efficient, and driving less of a hassle.
As
cars become more fuel -
efficient, less heat is wasted in the exhaust, which makes it harder to clean up the pollutants that are emitted.
No matter how sophisticated and accurate it
becomes, it's just not how I want to control my
car's features, partly because I don't find it as quick or
efficient as hitting a button or two.
But the eco-pressure is on, and if we are to continue to enjoy our
cars they will have to
become a whole lot more energy -
efficient.
Recently automatic
cars have
become almost as
efficient or even as
efficient as manuals.
In 1998, the Accord
became the first automobile to meet California's Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle standards, ushering in a new class of
efficient, midsize
cars.
CVTs
became common in hybrid
cars because they are considerably more
efficient than both manual and traditional automatic transmissions, and their popularity skyrocketed from there as automakers competed for the best possible fuel economy ratings.
The impact of the Ford Mustang's introduction in 1964 could be felt even in Japan, where the Toyota Celica
became not only a success in its home market but also was one of the first
cars to introduce a smaller, more fuel -
efficient version of the Mustang formula to the United States.
One of the most reliable, fuel
efficient, and utilitarian hatchbacks on the market, the Volkswagen Golf has
become the go - to
car for those...
Using our tools, you can
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There's a suitable amount of power for an
efficient, lightweight compact
car, where driving quickly
becomes a matter of momentum rather than muscle.
Its engine has again
become more powerful yet fuel
efficient; the 520 horsepower, 4.0 - litre, turbocharged and direct - injected TFSI V8 gasoline engine — paired with Audi's quattro all - wheel drive system — will shoot the S8 from 0 - 100 km / h in just 4.1 seconds, faster than some purpose - built sports
cars.
Add a few thousand dollars» worth of turbochargers to Honda's small but highly
efficient four - cylinder, 127 - horsepower VTEC engine, and the Civic
becomes a bang - for - the - buck performance machine that can give V - 8s a run for their money - and still qualify for far lower insurance premiums than a sports
car.
The engine number suffix
became V / 585 and is both cleaner and more fuel
efficient than the carburettors equipped
car.
All the engines will use «intelligent» Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i - VTEC) and
become even more fuel
efficient under the hood of the new
cars.
Instead of
becoming larger, as originally planned and as all new Civics have done with each new generation, Honda will instead make the
car smaller, lighter and more fuel -
efficient, while increasing perceived space inside.
As mentioned in a previous post, the «Grand Theft Auto 5» Import / Export DLC challenges players to
become efficient CEOs through management of exotic
cars coming their ways.
The «emissions reductions» approach, including cap - and - trade systems and other economic incentive mechanisms as well as direct regulatory controls, will require power plants,
cars, and many other GHG sources to
become more «
efficient» by cutting their discharges.
At the same time, renewable energy technology is improving and
becoming cheaper; regional and municipal governments are adopting limits on carbon dioxide emissions; and carmakers around the world are working to make electric
cars and batteries more
efficient and affordable.
With a critical threshold of used
cars in the market, used -
car dealerships in China are experiencing a boon. This may not be too much of a bad thing if used
cars become preferred purchases over new
cars, even so - called green
cars — Scientific American weighs the life - cycle benefits of continuing the use of older gasoline - runned
cars over buying newer more
efficient models.
initiative is practiced by Volkswagen worldwide with unique partnerships for each country, and is part of Volkswagen's goal to
become the leading eco-conscious
car brand worldwide, through a commitment to making
efficient and sustainable mobility accessible to everyone.
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.
It's a shame automakers haven't caught on to the notion that Americans are
becoming increasingly interested in the idea of smaller, lighter, more
efficient cars.
It was, I thought, Jevons» paradox in action, the theory that suggests that as things
become more
efficient, we use more of them, say building a bigger house or driving a bigger
car as the fuel economy improves.