Sentences with phrase «efficient electric systems»

The conversion from natural gas to efficient electric systems will be most complex because natural gas cost is low compared to other fuels like oil and propane.

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«We've completely renovated the plant we acquired, and outfitted it with state of the art, energy efficient HVAC systems and white LED lighting throughout the building, with future plans to install electric car charging stations.

Among other adjustments that could help double fuel economy are turbocharging with smaller, more efficient engines that produce the same level of power; advanced heat management and cooling systems, which reuse the heat produced in the engine for energy; weight reduction, including broader use of high - strength steel that is already in some cars today; better aerodynamics; more efficient air conditioners, transmissions and lighting devices (including headlights); and increased electrification leading to full hybridization with electric motor and regenerative breaking — all of which currently exist.

Among the holy grails of physics, a room temperature superconductor, Dias said, could radically change our transportation system, making magnetic levitation of high - speed trains possible, as well as making electric cars more efficient and improving the performance of many electronic devices.

Although ORNL's proposed system would allow PHEV - makers to leave out the onboard charger that they currently install in their cars, the first - generation PHEVs are not intended for high - speed charging, says Frank, who is also founder of Efficient Drivetrains, Inc., a U.C. Davis start - up that designs energy - management systems for electric vehicles and hybrids.

Fraunhofer researchers will exhibit the demo model of a highly energy - efficient heating system for electric cars at the IAA: a coated film that produces a broad, radiant heat.

The robotic component of ARM will demonstrate the world's most advanced and most efficient solar electric propulsion system as it travels to a near - Earth asteroid (NEA).

«Suburbs are excellent candidates for a combination of solar photovoltaic systems, electric vehicles and energy - efficient technologies,» said Kammen.

The Solar Impulse was built using technologies that already exist like electric motors, lighting systems and efficient gears.

The «scariest thing» to the established U.S. utilities, said Milner, as Chanin nodded in agreement, is an efficient, low - cost system in which solar power can be easily stored in an electric battery, at home or otherwise.

To build the International Moon Village and mine the Moon's resources, we need super efficient small, medium, large, and super large 4,100 (and higher) Isp electric rocket propulsion system powered reusable upper stages and space tugs for efficiently hauling cargo from LEO to a stable Low Lunar Polar Orbit.

Thanks to the availability of more efficient battery systems, electric cars you can actually buy are finally available.

The Good The big, comfortable 2013 Ford Taurus features a well - tuned and fuel - efficient electric power - steering system, along with a host of driver assistance features that help prevent collisions, and automatically park.

At the heart of this electric vehicle is the efficient «state - of - the - art» direct drive motor developed in partnership with TM4, Canada, one of the most renowned players in the global EV eco system.

of torque, offering up to an EPA - estimated 19 MPG city and 25 MPG highway for FWD models and the Hybrid Synergy Drive system in Hybrid Limited combines an efficient 3.5 L V6 and an electric motor to produce 280 hybrid system net hp.

This makes packaging more efficient, as the two - mode systems function using compact and powerful electric motors designed to fit within the approximate space of a conventional transmission.

The SX grade is slightly more efficient (21 mpg combined / 18 mpg city / 25 mpg highway), thanks mainly to its electric power steering system.

Thanks to a particularly innovative overall technological system, improved aerodynamics (cw = 0,281) and perfected rolling resistance, the new, all - electric Volkswagen is over 15 per cent more energy - efficient than the best steel - built direct competitor.

Punch Powertrain, a Belgium - based full - system supplier of fuel - efficient powertrains including transmissions and plug - in hybrid and battery - electric systems, is acquiring France - based power electronics expert Apojee.

Highlander Hybrid combines an efficient 3.5 - liter V6 and an electric motor to produce 280 hybrid system net horsepower.

The BMW X5 also offers an efficient hybrid model, which generates a total system output of 308 horsepower from its 2.0 L 4 - cylinder engine and electric motor, with the ability to travel 14 miles on battery power alone.

The SX has a more - efficient electric power steering system, which bumps its rating up to 18/25.

Shutting off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, to minimize idling Restarting the engine promptly when the brake pedal is released Enabling early fuel shut - off during vehicle deceleration Capturing vehicle kinetic energy during deceleration through regenerative braking to charge the advanced nickel metal hydride battery Performing intelligent battery charging when it is most efficient The new GM Hybrid system provides additional power, when required, during launch from the electric motor / generator.

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 ongoing development and refinement of hybrid drive systems under the Efficient Dynamics programme is geared in particular to maximising the amount of time the vehicle spends in electric mode.

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According to Dr Tim Leverton, president and head — Advanced and Product Engineering, Tata Motors, powertrain options will range from high - tech and efficient internal combustion engines to even full electric systems.

The all - electric Nissan LEAF may be known for being quiet on the outside, but now it's boomin» on the inside with the first custom - designed Bose ¨ Energy Efficient Series sound system available on the 2013 model that goes on sale this month.

The Outlander PHEV II app lets you connect your vehicle to your smartphone to find the most efficient charge times, and the PHEV system can automatically toggle between hybrid and all - electric models to save on gas.

Dependant on the driver demand, the car's intelligent system decides the most efficient method to deliver the power required, whether this is by electric, diesel or both.

Engine off at idle Low - speed, electric - only propulsion Cutting off fuel to the engine during vehicle deceleration Regenerative braking Energy - efficient accessory systems Unlike single - mode hybrid technology found in competitors» SUVs, the two - mode system maximizes city and highway fuel economy by integrating two electric continuously variable modes with four fixed mechanical gear ratios.

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Unmatched capability with Command - Trac and Rock - Trac 4x4 systems, next - generation Dana axles, new Selec - Trac full - time two - speed transfer case, Tru - Lock electric front - and rear - axle lockers, Trac - Lok limited - slip differential and 33 - inch off - road tires Industry - leading ground clearance and approach, breakover and departure angles Unmatched crawl ratios Up to 30 inches of water fording A modern design that stays true to the original Instantly recognizable keystone - shaped grille pays homage to Jeep ® CJ models Iconic round headlamps and square tail lamps provide distinctive Wrangler character Rugged - yet - distinguished design boasts improved aerodynamics Convenient fold - down windshield for off - road purists More open - air freedom for the only true open - air 4x4 SUV with new easy - to - use Sky One - Touch powertop, two hardtops and premium soft top Dozens of different door, top and windshield combinations Lightweight, high - strength aluminum doors, hinges, hood, fenders, windshield frame, and magnesium swing gate help reduce weight and boost fuel economy Suspension tuned to optimize on - road handling and ride comfort without sacrificing off - road capability Advanced fuel - efficient powertrain menu: All - new 2.0 - liter turbocharged inline four - cylinder engine with efficient eTorque technology 3.6 - liter Pentastar V - 6 engine with Engine Stop - Start (ESS) Diesel power in response to overwhelming consumer demand: 3.0 - liter EcoDiesel V - 6 with ESS coming in 2019 Two transmission offerings: new eight - speed automatic or six - speed manual Fourth - generation Uconnect system includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and the choice of 5.0, 7.0 - or 8.4 - inch touchscreens with pinch - and - zoom capability Packed with more than 75 available advanced safety and security features

Comprising the 196 - horsepower total i - MMD system output is the most thermally efficient engine Honda knows to exist in a production car and two motors that allow full - electric, or gas - plus - electric, or just gas - powered operation.

The hatchback's 99 horsepower hybrid system consists of a 1.5 - liter, four - cylinder engine and two battery - fed electric motors, and while the Prius C might not be quick, the models built between 2012 and 2014 are the most efficient used vehicles on our list.

The Accord Hybrid's two - motor hybrid system, part of an expanding lineup of Honda Earth Dreams Technology ™ powertrains, seamlessly blends electric - only, hybrid and engine drive modes along with powerful regenerative braking to provide responsive and efficient performance in a wide range of driving situations.

The efficient and very fun - to - drive system, with 335 kW (449 hp) combined system power, propels the CT6 from 0 - 100 km in 5.6 seconds; delivers an all - electric range of more than 60 km (37 miles) and an all - electric top speed of 125 km / h (78 mph); and features combined fuel consumption of less than 2.0 L / 100 km (117.7 mpg US).

The focus is on plug - in hybrids with an even greater range, high - volume electric vehicles with a radius of up to 300 kilometers, a 48 - volt power supply system (mild hybrid) as well as ever more efficient diesel, gasoline and CNG concepts.

Advanced New Powertrain The all - new Insight is powered by the third generation of Honda's two - motor hybrid system, featuring a highly efficient 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle engine, a powerful electric propulsion motor, and lithium - ion battery pack.

The connected navigation system ties into the electric powertrain to offer insights into driving efficiency, recommend efficient driving routes and notify drivers when a destination is outside of the available range and to locate nearby public charging stations.

The Accord Hybrid's two - motor hybrid system, part of an expanding lineup of Honda EarthDreams ® Technology powertrains, seamlessly blends electric - only, hybrid and engine drive modes along with powerful regenerative braking to provide highly responsive, refined and fuel - efficient performance in a wide range of driving situations.

Mazda employs a Building Block Strategy, which begins with thorough improvements in base automotive technologies, such as developing more efficient engines and reducing vehicle weight, and builds on these improvements with the step by step introduction of electric devices such as regenerative braking and hybrid systems.

Eligible activities under the Mid-South module include: 1) removal of rice straw from the field after harvest, 2) early drainage at the end of the growing season, 3) intermittent flooding during the growing season, and 4) increased water and / or energy use efficiency, achieved through measures including but not limited to: convert contour levees to precision or zero grade; use of side inlet / poly piping systems; use of more efficient diesel pumps; switch from diesel to electric pumps; use of soil moisture sensors to tailor flood to water needs.

«Compressed air is probably 5 to 10 times less efficient than a battery electric system,» Professor Bower said.

Within the heating sector, fee avoidance options include energy efficiency, switching to efficient electric heat paired with the electric sector tax avoidance options, and potentially switching to lower carbon heating options such as waste heat from sewage systems and wastewater treatment plants or buying «renewable natural gas» from bio-digesters, generated either within the District or from outside.

It has moved from an entirely fossil - fuel - based combined heat and power plant to a 70 % more efficient electric heat recovery system.

Affordable, efficient storage would enable volatile renewable energies to be better integrated into electricity systems, it would greatly improve the economics of home solar systems, even allowing people to go off - grid, and it could help catalyse a revolution in electric cars as well as helping to solve the problems of the grid going down or grid overload.

Kyle and his family live in an energy efficient home, meeting two - thirds of their electricity needs with a rooftop solar electric system.

The costs of moving to a low - carbon energy system (based on wind, solar and other low - carbon power; electric vehicles; heat pumps for buildings; smart grids and efficient appliances; and so on) are falling very rapidly, and would most likely be less than 1 % of income.

The brewery uses the power of the sun through a solar electric system, and keeps energy use low through a combination of innovative design approaches built - in at its high - performance building and ongoing energy - efficient practices.