; and that «the benefits of cleaner, more
efficient combustion of natural gas are largely offset by methane leakage in U.S. production and pipelines and by methane leaks and energy used in the process of liquefying and transporting the LNG.»
The petrol direct - injection unit delivers enhanced power output based on more
efficient combustion of the fuel / air mixture.
Not exact matches
It's powered by an updated 2.0 - litre V4 petrol engine, with big claims
of it being the «most
efficient combustion engine» in Porsche's history.
«Fire whirls are more
efficient than other forms
of combustion because they produce drastically increased heating to the surface
of fuels, allowing them to burn faster and more completely.
The device produces an electric field near the fuel injector and the field thins out the fuel which means that the droplets
of fuel that get injected into the engine are smaller, which appears to give more
efficient and cleaner
combustion.
Because Raptor is a staged
combustion engine — like the main engines
of NASA's now - retired space shuttle fleet — it is expected to be far more
efficient than the open - cycle Merlin engines used by the Falcon 9.
Overshadowed by its steam and internal
combustion brethren, the Stirling engine is a quiet,
efficient alternative that compresses a fixed amount
of gas inside a cylinder.
In the «business as usual» scenario, the auto industry followed its current rate
of vehicle diversification — utilizing
efficient internal
combustion, electric and hybrid models, and the power sector utilized mostly natural gas and renewable plants.
Plug - in hybrids benefit from the more
efficient use
of fossil fuels in electricity generation even now and so have lower emissions than internal
combustion engine cars, and if they get their juice from renewables, emissions would be very low indeed.
Unless you just exited a Chilean mine shaft, you already know the technological strides: more piston displacement, higher revs, a rich assortment
of weight - saving measures, and a more
efficient means
of converting
combustion energy into forward momentum.
Atkinson cycle engines use slightly different valve timing than conventional internal
combustion engines, which makes them
efficient but at the expense
of power.
But enthusiasts can't afford to ignore these companies as they influence, and often lead development
of autonomy, connectivity, electrification, and cleaner, more
efficient internal
combustion.
It might sound weird but sometimes wrong cam timing can cause overheating
of a motor because the
combustion is not as
efficient as it should.
Electric powertrains are more
efficient than internal
combustion powertrains2 and are able to perform the same amount
of work as other vehicles while using less fuel.
Honda hopes this more
efficient powertrain configuration will yield around 300bhp and the internal
combustion engine element could be a reworked version
of the 1.5 - litre from the current FK8 generation Civic producing 180bhp.
The all - new lightweight, downsized 2.0 - litre Si4 petrol engine employs the latest generation
of high pressure direct - injection technology, together with low - inertia turbocharging and twin independent variable valve timing, to create an exceptionally
efficient combustion system.
Unlike the other gasoline models, the Cruze's 2.0 diesel is only available with an automatic transmission, and is the only engine that features direct fuel injection — a modern engine innovation that promotes more
efficient combustion and increases power relative to the volume
of fuel used.
A next - generation highly -
efficient direct - injection gasoline engine that achieves a compression ratio
of 14.0:1 with no abnormal
combustion (knocking).
This is why, back in 2010, we were the only OEM worldwide who decided to offer all types
of drives in all vehicle segments from the next decade on, and to do so depending on market demands: state -
of - the - art,
efficient, clean
combustion engines; plug - in hybrids starting in 2015; and fully electric, battery - powered drives from 2021 onward.
A lower - inertia turbine wheel in the turbocharger and electronically - controlled wastegate actuator result in more
efficient turbocharging than the «R» engine found in the outgoing Sportage, while stiffer valve springs and high - pressure 2000 bar fuel pump injection allow closer control
of combustion within the engine cylinders.
The combination
of efficient car design, regenerative braking, turning the engine off for traffic stops, significant electrical energy storage and
efficient internal
combustion engine design give the HSD powered car significant efficiency advantages — particularly in city driving.
To enhance efficiency to an even higher level, the turbochargers are made
of a particularly heat - resistant material which makes them immune to high exhaust gas temperatures in the interest
of a fuel -
efficient combustion process particularly under full load.
A unique feature
of the Accord's engine was Honda's CVCC head design that promoted cleaner, more
efficient combustion.
The twin - scroll turbocharger design has several other advantages over traditional, single - scroll turbocharging systems, including: • Improved
combustion efficiency • Low engine - speed efficiency • Kinetic exhaust gas energy is not wasted or trapped • Cooler cylinder temperatures • Lower exhaust temperatures • Leaner air / fuel ratio • Better pressure distribution in the exhaust ports and more
efficient delivery
of exhaust gas energy to the turbocharger's turbine Veloster's twin - scroll turbo has superior handling
of exhaust gas separation at the turbine leading to improved low - end torque and faster transient torque response.
The first two years
of work focused on the
combustion chamber and making the air flow and fuel burn as
efficient as possible, said Jordan Lee, chief engineer for the engine program.
The Optima Sportswagon Plug - in Hybrid's next - generation battery system features a 11.26 kWh lithium - ion polymer battery pack, offering a blend
of highly -
efficient electric and internal
combustion power, and a consistently high level
of performance.
«The
efficient combustion that occurs within a clean diesel engine makes it more durable than a comparable gasoline engine,» says the group
of engines that must be robustly built to handle high
combustion pressures.
«An all - new engine, the 2.5 - liter four - cylinder incorporates fast - burn
combustion technology that makes it one
of the most thermally
efficient engines ever offered in a Lexus,» the automaker says.
By allowing flexible and
efficient control
of the
combustion process they play a key part in ensuring the engine's improved fuel efficiency.
Independent studies are showing that the Volkswagen Group's present generation
of internal
combustion engines ranks among the cleanest and most
efficient.
The Cobra's internal
combustion V - 8 engine burns hydrogen, making it cleaner and more fuel
efficient than any
of its gasoline - gulping Shelby siblings.
Intercooling reduces the temperature
of the turbo charge to the engine, enhancing
efficient combustion and, consequently, providing more power than would be realized with the turbo alone.
Immediate engine response and
efficient combustion were cornerstones
of the engine's development, fulfilling Kia's sustainable engine downsizing strategy.
This year, power is bumped up to 583 horsepower over last year's 563, a result
of tuning the engine's spray, spark and timing for more
efficient combustion.
The straight air intake port ends in a sharper air intake throat, reducing air resistance at all stages
of air intake to the engine, improving cylinder tumble flow for faster, more
efficient combustion and suppressing engine knocking.
These projects include the extreme downsizing
of internal
combustion engines;
efficient management and storage
of heat energies; and weight reduction
of engines through innovative new design concepts.
The system also takes advantage
of «the world's most
efficient mass produced gasoline internal
combustion engine» said Ninomiya.
-- Yamaha evaluating the launch prospects
of EVs in India — Company likely to focus on investments for batteries
of EVs — Meanwhile, the automaker will continue to make
efficient internal
combustion engines
The
combustion engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology employed by the plug - in hybrid variants
of the new BMW 7 Series is a member
of the new
Efficient Dynamics engine family.
The Trump administration may be intent on lowering fuel economy standards for 2022 - 2025 model year vehicles, but automakers said last week that it won't slow the pace
of their research and development to make internal
combustion engines more
efficient.
They feature a high - tumble intake port design that enhances the motion
of the air charge for a more -
efficient burn when it is mixed with the direct - injected fuel and ignited in the
combustion chamber.
Delivering Ford's Blueprint for Sustainability The F - 150's fuel economy leadership pays off two key elements
of Ford's Blueprint for Sustainability — making high volumes
of internal
combustion engines as
efficient as possible through EcoBoost technology and achieving substantial vehicle weight savings.
The A6 hybrid employs an
efficient parallel hybrid concept: Its
combustion engine, a 155 kW (211 hp) 2.0 TFSI, works together with an electric motor that delivers 33 kW (45 hp) and 211 Nm (155.63 lb - ft)
of torque.
An electronic control system adjusts the timing and dose
of the injected fuel according to the engine power demand, operating temperature and cylinder pressure, so
combustion is precisely controlled, extremely clean, and outstandingly
efficient in every driving situation.
Powering the new Prius is a reengineered 97 hp / 142 Nm 1.8 litre Atkinson - cycle VVT - i petrol four - pot — now the most
efficient internal
combustion engine in the world, with maximum thermal efficiency figure
of 40 % — mated to a pair
of 71 hp / 163 Nm electric motors that are now smaller and lighter than before.
BMW's patented cross-bank exhaust manifolds are mounted inside the valley (V), making this engine a «Hot V.» The shorter pipe length means more
efficient airflow on the way to the turbochargers, while a
combustion chamber arrangement mirroring the firing sequence ensures a consistent level
of pressure acting on the two turbochargers, without any kind
of counterflow, for rapid turbine response and constant pressure charge.
In addition, hybridization makes the
combustion engine more
efficient and brings with it a special type
of dynamic performance - making driving an absolute pleasure.»
Even without clean energy, the electric car is more
efficient overall because
of the higher conversion efficiency
of modern power plants compared to the internal
combustion engine.
You then take that ethanol and burn it into an internal
combustion engine that is maybe 20 - 30 %
efficient, and you end up with a tremendous amount
of wasted energy... And you've used up farmland that could instead have grown food for human consumption, increasing food prices by reducing supply.
It recognizes the growing interest and focus on a broad - based tool for highlighting highly
efficient buildings which offset their energy use, regardless
of location
of renewables, as well as accommodating previously - built
combustion - based infrastructure.