Sentences with phrase «efficient vehicle development»

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7) «The period is marked by technological advances in pottery production, including the introduction and dominant utilization of the fast wheel and the appearance of efficient, tow - tiered pottery kilns; metallurgy with deliberate alloying and evidence for local production in the form of copper smelting furnaces on the outskirts of Khapuz - depe; stone working; and a development of wheeled vehicles drawn by Bactrian camels and possible bulls as indicated by terra - cotta models.»

Argonne researchers participated in a study to characterize the specific economic, logistical and chemical problems slowing the development of efficient electric vehicle batteries.

In last week's State of the Union address, Obama promised more federal research and development dollars to fund more efficient vehicles but again emphasized his goal for 1 million EVs on the road by 2015.

Efficient Development from the Start The 2016 Prius is the first global vehicle to implement Toyota's New Global Architecture (TNGA).

Their carbon footprint will be only slightly reduced, yes, but more importantly they will be paying for the development of technologies that will invariably find their way into lower powered, much more efficient vehicles.

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.

Chrysler writes that its has «made the development of more fuel - efficient vehicles a priority to meet retail consumer preferences, comply with future regulations and as part of our commitment to sustainability.»

According to Jaguar's point man in the development of the I - Pace EV SUV, the whole process of producing hydrogen and them compressing and cooling them for use in a fuel cell vehicle is a lot less efficient compared to outrightly using electric energy.

«For customers looking to purchase vehicles that have low CO2 emissions, Honda has two great options on KBB.com's list — the fun - to - drive, fuel efficient Accord Hybrid and the Civic Natural Gas powered without a drop of gasoline,» said Steven Center, vice president of the Environmental Business Development Office at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. «This recognition from Kelley Blue Book validates the efforts of Honda engineers who for decades have continued to work towards our goal to leave «Blue Skies for our Children.»»

«With the new A 45 AMG we have well and truly achieved our aim of developing the most dynamic, powerful and efficient four - cylinder series production car,» comments Tobias Moers, Head of Overall Vehicle Development and Board Member of Mercedes - AMG GmbH.

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.

«Offering consumers more fuel - efficient vehicle choices, including improving and increasing our hybrid vehicle offerings, is part of Ford's broad plan to deliver technology solutions for affordable fuel economy for millions,» said Derrick Kuzak, Ford's group vice president for Global Product Development.

Winterkorn underlined that the development of increasingly efficient technologies, powertrains and vehicles and environmentally sustainable production would account for more than two thirds of the total investment of $ 50.2 billion (US$ 65.3 billion) planned by the Group up to 2015.

«Eco-minded drivers looking for a new «green» vehicle with low CO2 emissions don't have to look further than the fun - to - drive and fuel - efficient Accord Hybrid,» said Steven Center, vice president of the Environmental Business Development Office at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. «Recognition from the trusted editors at Kelley Blue Book is proof positive of the progress Honda has made developing increasingly cleaner vehicles over the last 40 years.»

But I believe that the penalties for not following these standards must be effective enough to compel all carmakers to promote the development of fuel - efficient vehicles.

This work includes educating congregations and helping them buy energy efficient lights and appliances, providing energy audits and implementing the recommendations, encouraging people to buy more fuel efficient vehicles and to drive less, supporting renewable energy development through «greentags,» working on large - scale renewable energy installation projects such as rooftop solar and advocating for sensible energy and global warming policy.

Putting this data on Open NY is one of many approaches to spur the use of alternative vehicles, as New York advances development of a cleaner, more efficient transportation system.

The search giant has also put $ 10 million towards the development of plug - in vehicles through the RechargeIT initiative and co-founded the Climate Savers Computing Initiative, a industry push towards more energy - efficient computers and servers.

Directs the Secretary to conduct programs in partnership with the private sector that address: (1) hydrogen production from diverse energy sources; (2) use of hydrogen for commercial, industrial, and residential electric power generation; (3) safe delivery of hydrogen or hydrogen - carrier fuels, (4) advanced vehicle technologies; (5) storage of hydrogen or hydrogen - carrier fuels; (6) development of safe, durable, affordable, and efficient fuel cells; and (7) the ability of domestic automobile manufacturers to manufacture commercially available competitive hybrid vehicle technologies in the United States.

Encourage transportation for a clean energy economy by promoting fuel - efficient vehicles, plug - in electric hybrids, low - carbon fuels, and transit - oriented development.

After the first Gulf War, former President George H.W. Bush declared in signing the Energy Policy Act of 1992 («EPAct») that this new law would «place America upon a clear path toward a more prosperous, energy efficient, environmentally sensitive, and economically secure future» by promoting the use and development of non-petroleum fuels in domestic vehicle fleets.

The most effective policy for reducing CO2 emissions and oil imports from transportation is to spur the development and sale of more efficient vehicles with strict efficiency standards while increasing the cost of driving with strong fuel taxes.