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They were eventually proven right, especially when the car has turbocharging and / or electric boost as the NSX does.

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GM has abandoned several money - losing markets over the past three years as part of a broader strategy to boost profit margins and conserve capital to fund electric and automated vehicles as well as new models for core markets in China, the U.S. and Latin America.

Unveiling its mid-term Vision 2030 strategy plan, Honda said it would boost coordination between R&D, procurement, and manufacturing to tame development costs as it acknowledged it must look beyond conventional vehicles to survive in an industry which is moving rapidly into electric and self - driving cars.

Incentives such as cash subsidies and distribution of free car licencee have boosted sales of electric and plug - in hybrid cars since 2014.

As well as the cars getting faster thanks to a boost in power, the fourth season of the all - electric series has its largest calendar ever, with 14 raceAs well as the cars getting faster thanks to a boost in power, the fourth season of the all - electric series has its largest calendar ever, with 14 raceas the cars getting faster thanks to a boost in power, the fourth season of the all - electric series has its largest calendar ever, with 14 races.

Tesla will be without two important executives just as the electric - car maker struggles to boost production of its first mass - market vehicle and faces doubts about its ability to raise cash.

In this case the Mayor of London proposes to continue his current low emissions scheme, but, rather than widen it to penalise smaller vehicles belonging to small businesses, instead to boost the market for innovative alternatives such as electric vehicles, low - emissions taxis and hybrid buses.

Ever since the Boosted Electric Skateboard came out, it has been redefining the urban transportation as we know it.

In addition to improving the efficiency of gasoline - powered internal combustion engines through technologies such as direct injection, variable valve timing and turbocharging, the plan rests on giving a boost to electric - powered automobiles, such as the Nissan Leaf or Chevrolet Volt, according to officials at the DoT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Finnish electric buses will soon be acting as development platforms for smart mobility services in the Helsinki region, used for boosting the creation of new user - centric solutions and product development of businesses.

The unit can be used to boost performance of any size engine, but in the interest of economy, its maker sees the electric supercharger as enabling auto manufacturers to install smaller engines in vehicles without compromising the vehicle's peak performance.

Electricity created from the internal combustion engine is sent not only to the battery for recharging, but also to the electric motor, boosting the total range of the vehicle (Chrysler claims it's as high as 400 miles to a tank of gasoline).

Now attempts at a quick getaway are boosted by a keen surge of torque as the electric motor does what it does best, providing maximum twist action from very low speeds.

As well as the 1.8 - litre, 97bhp engine there are two electric motors, one used mainly as a generator for the hybrid battery but also as the starter motor, the other providing electric power for brief low - speed running, acceleration boost and reversinAs well as the 1.8 - litre, 97bhp engine there are two electric motors, one used mainly as a generator for the hybrid battery but also as the starter motor, the other providing electric power for brief low - speed running, acceleration boost and reversinas the 1.8 - litre, 97bhp engine there are two electric motors, one used mainly as a generator for the hybrid battery but also as the starter motor, the other providing electric power for brief low - speed running, acceleration boost and reversinas a generator for the hybrid battery but also as the starter motor, the other providing electric power for brief low - speed running, acceleration boost and reversinas the starter motor, the other providing electric power for brief low - speed running, acceleration boost and reversing.

When the most power is needed, the hybrid features a boost mode that employs both the electric motor and the engine to deliver as much as 550 Nm (406 lb - ft) of torque.

As you'd expect, with the help of an electric motor and turbochargers, the Turbo S E-Hybrid has a massive amount of torque; the two motors endow it with 627 lb ft. With a boost strategy taken from the 918 Spyder — even though that was a naturally aspirated, lightweight hypercar — the S E-Hybrid generates its peak torque at 1400rpm.

And rather than cutting in automatically during the drive (or indeed race) cycle, the electric power is made available KERS - style, as the racing driver requires it for a six to eight second boost.

My brief initial drives didn't go much better, as I was turned off by the overly boosted electric power steering (earth to Chevy: most of us have more upper body strength than a five - year - old girl).

Although it doesn't have as much twist or any rear - steer at its disposal, the NSX and its comparably swift - shifting nine - speed auto pull off exactly the same trick, mitigating the potential lag - boost effects of its twin turbos with immediate throttle response, the right gear and the full weight of the electric motors» precisely vectored torque.

As well as boosting the GTE's performance, the electric motor also allows the hybrid to drive 31 miles without resorting to the petrol enginAs well as boosting the GTE's performance, the electric motor also allows the hybrid to drive 31 miles without resorting to the petrol enginas boosting the GTE's performance, the electric motor also allows the hybrid to drive 31 miles without resorting to the petrol engine.

When combined, the extra boost of the electric motor enhances the effect of the TwinPower Turbo engine for a ride that's as exhilarating as it is efficient.

Volvo lauds electrification's performance (as well as ecological) benefits, and boosting 325 lb ft of diesel grunt with a 148 lb ft electric motor makes for a punchy mid-range.

The hybrid's IMA system utilizes an electric motor fitted between the gas engine and the five - speed automatic transmission that boosts power only when necessary (such as when you're climbing a hill or passing in traffic) and also functions as a generator, charging the batteries during deceleration and braking.

This new system incorporates a belt - driven electric motor / alternator that serves as the start - up motor for the start - stop function, while providing a brief boost of torque (up to 90 lb. - ft.

The «PHEV» suffix denotes the GC as a Plug - In Electric Vehicle — essentially a hybrid powertrain which boosts its efficiency charging from a household socket and running short distances on electric powElectric Vehicle — essentially a hybrid powertrain which boosts its efficiency charging from a household socket and running short distances on electric powelectric power only.

This allows drivers to adjust the braking strength of the regenerative system as much as possible, recapturing energy and boosting electric range by hardly touching the brake pedal.

The e-tron Spyder can combine the powerful torque of its TDI — the diesel engine generates 650 Nm (479.42 lb - ft) and the total of 352 Nm (259.62 lb - ft) of its two electric motors during acceleration in a process known as «boosting.»

The centre display has secondary yet more complex information such as the power currently delivered by the drive (power meter) and the boost intensity of the plug - in system (electric boost).

The IS 300h has a 2.5 - litre four - cylinder petrol engine, boosted by an electric motor for a total output of 220bhp, but it doesn't feel as fast as that number suggests.

As you'd expect, the E-Hybrid has a choice of driving modes, with E-Power using just the electric motor, E-Charge boosting the batteries with the engine, E-Hold to maintain battery power for later and Hybrid Auto to just sort things as needeAs you'd expect, the E-Hybrid has a choice of driving modes, with E-Power using just the electric motor, E-Charge boosting the batteries with the engine, E-Hold to maintain battery power for later and Hybrid Auto to just sort things as needeas needed.

The electric motors give an additional impulse when boosting, such as when overtaking another vehicle.

What is more, the boost function can be applied to use the power provided by the synchronous electric motor for such things as highly dynamic acceleration manoeuvres.

Using the same 4.0 - litre V8 diesel engine as the Bentley Bentayga, its twin turbochargers are further boosted by an electric supercharger for instantaneous power.

Hybrid: all hybrid functions such as electric operating mode, boost and recuperation are available and are applied according to the driving situation and route in the most fuel - efficient manner.

Another interesting pick could be the redesigned Prius plug - in; it's expected to get a boost in all - electric mileage, but further information was scarce as of this writing.

At higher speeds, the gasoline engine takes over, with the electric motor available for power boosts such as for passing or freeway merges.

As well as the energy flow and energy recuperation display, these include a further gauge next to the rev counter which shows the boost effect being provided by the electric motor during acceleratioAs well as the energy flow and energy recuperation display, these include a further gauge next to the rev counter which shows the boost effect being provided by the electric motor during acceleratioas the energy flow and energy recuperation display, these include a further gauge next to the rev counter which shows the boost effect being provided by the electric motor during acceleration.

As well as supporting all - electric operation around town, it can also provide a performance - boosting function for more powerful acceleratioAs well as supporting all - electric operation around town, it can also provide a performance - boosting function for more powerful acceleratioas supporting all - electric operation around town, it can also provide a performance - boosting function for more powerful acceleration.

The rev counter area includes graphics detailing the electric motor's boost function as well as the energy flow and recuperation display, which is why the instrument cluster of the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 also comes as standard with a 6.5 - inch screen for extended display capability.

That said, the Versa — either model, with the CVT or the four - speed automatic — does not feel like an entry - level car with one exception: The electric - boosted power steering acts as if there's a rubber band wrapped around the steering column.

But, this potent internal combustion engine also benefits from a regenerative - powered electric motor driving the rear wheels either automatically when required during cornering and in strong acceleration — giving a power boost of as much as 45 ps — or in a button - activated creep - mode at low speeds to avoid emissions in city traffic or when «stealth» is required.

Add that to the stiffer suspension, larger P215 / 45ZR -17 tires on alloy wheels, bigger brakes, the nicely - tuned electric - boosted power steering and an unusually handsome rear spoiler, and you have a car that is, as it has long been, a genuine blast to drive.

With its heavier, low - slung design, the Volt offers more traditionally appealing driving dynamics, a performance - enhancing Sport mode as well as the immediate torque boost from the electric motor; however, it's no speed machine, as it totals only 149 horsepower compared to the 200 - horspower output of the Bolt.

Unlike the Prius, the C - HR doesn't seem as keen to use the electric motor to boost acceleration at low speeds.

The same can't be said for the motor - assist bar gauge, which shows how much boost the electric motor is contributing, as well as how much electricity is being used.

This mild - hybrid solution also offers much improved dynamics and convenience as a result of providing an electric boost upon start - up.

This engine is mated with fuel efficiency maximizing technologies such as start / stop, regenerative braking, boost effect, purely electric motoring and «sailing» function, and as a result, its consumption figures are 4.2 - litres per 100 Km, with 109 grams of CO2 being released into the atmosphere per Km.

Producing 122 horsepower and 123 pound - feet of torque in CR - Zs equipped with the continuously variable transmission (CVT), as ours was, this system relies on its electric motor as a kind of turbo, giving extra boost for the gas engine when needed.

As for on - road performance, the company says the hybrid Touareg posts 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds with both the electric motor and the boosted engine providing power.

- A chassis set - up, weight balance and body structure geared squarely to providing unbeatable driving fun gives the car's go - kart feeling unrivalled depth; Electric Power Steering and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) as standard, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) with EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) optional (standard on MINI John Cooper Works Coupé); innovative pedestrian protection systems and measures to enhance body rigidity shift the car's weight balance slightly further forward, giving the front - wheel - drive MINI Coupé optimised traction; agility and safety boosted by increase in torsional rigidity using carefully targeted, model - specific strengthening elements.