Sentences with phrase «electric generation technology»

So what kind of electric generation technology could end up cheaper than coal - fired generation is today?

Already some fossil - fuel electric generation technologies are up to 60 %, or more, efficient now.

Our colleagues built a model to determine the best way to satisfy projected load growth for any nation over the next two decades.9 The model incorporates relevant factors for central and distributed electric generation technologies, including projected improvements in cost, efficiency, and availability of each technology.

As the General Manager at Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), from 2000 to 2003, Tanton was responsible for the overall management and direction of collaborative research and development programs in electric generation technologies, integrating technology, market infrastructure, and public policy.

Not exact matches

New technologies like smart phones, zero carbon electrical generation and electric vehicles (EV's) are important to keep in mind.

In the 1980s, American scientists had devised the lithium - ion battery, the technology that will power today's generation of electric cars.

«As far as we can tell, our technologies with both the silicon anode and sulfur cathode are among the most cost - effective solutions and therefore show promise for commercialization to make the next - generation of lithium - ion batteries to power portable electronics and electric vehicles,» said USC Viterbi graduate student Rong.

The Electric Power Research Institute's report on decarbonizing electricity generation said an «aggressive» push on new technologies could lower 2005 - level carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 41 percent in 2030.

«New technologies such as plug - in hybrid electric vehicles and next - generation biofuels could also have a greater impact in the future,» the report states.

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are vying with next - generation hybrid car technology (which can be plugged in to recharge its battery rather than relying on the gasoline engine) to be the electric car of the future.

General Electric (GE), a world leader in industrial power generation technology and the world's largest supplier of gas turbines, considers gas - fired power generation a key growth sector of its business and a practical step toward reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

If today's European carbon prices were applied to the U.S., most utilities would not automatically install new power generation technologies, according to a study by the Electric Power Research Institute.

Advancing next - generation battery and energy storage technologies for electric and hybrid cars and the electrical grid are critical to help reduce America's reliance on foreign oil and lower energy costs for U.S. consumers.

Sasol and General Electric (GE: NYSE)'s GE Power & Water have together developed new technology that will clean waste water from Fischer - Tropsch plants used to produce synthetic fuels and chemicals, while also providing biogas as a by - product for power generation.

Through our Vehicle, Bioenergy, and Fuel Cell Technologies Offices, EERE advances the development of next - generation technologies to improve plug - in electric and other alternative - fuel vehicles, advanced combustion engine and vehicle efficiency, and produce low - carbon domestic transportation fuels.

The performance hybrid technology that we first saw in the P1 will find its way into future McLarens, an electric supercar is in the works, and the next generation of cars will offer some driver assist features.

One other potential product strategy could be for the production RX - Vision to arrive in 2020 with a new generation of rotary engine, and then for a higher - performance version to overcome the technology's inherit torque deficit by using 48V - based electric turbochargers.

The Lamborghini Huracán's successor, due in 2022, will use a radical hybrid powertrain, featuring «next - generation» battery technology to minimise weight and give it the ability to run in electric - only mode.

So when you look to the next generation of M - cars, and the technology we have to consider, yes I think they could have some form of electric powertrain.»

Audi's global chief did not rule out future generations of the pure - electric SUV wearing Q badging, but indicated the production e-tron quattro would come with a name rather than an alpha - numeric badge to better reflect its positioning both in terms of size, price and technology.

The Accord Plug - in Hybrid Sedan and Accord Hybrid Sedan both use the Earth Dreams Technology 2 liter Atkinson cycle engine paired with an electric motor for power generation.

Using next generation technologies, Nissan has developed one of the most popular electric vehicles on the market.

These objectives were achieved through the development of a new generation of powertrains with significant advances in battery, electric motor and gasoline engine technologies.

The debate between traditional gasoline - powered engines and the new generation of electric - driven motors is one that has become lesser thanks to the progression of electric technology.

The Atlantic uses the latest second generation EVer (Electric Vehicle with extended range) technology.

Honda also showed its upgraded current range alongside the electric concepts, with the fifth - generation CR - V now featuring two motor hybrid technology.

With the Vatican looking to expand their use of green technology, the next generation Popemobile is reportedly set to employ hybrid technology, although His Holiness would reportedly prefer a fully electric vehicle powered by solar panels.

Mitsubishi hopes to develop next generation technology that offers more electric range at a lower cost, as well as wireless charging capabilities.

There are also reported safety upgrades, including Honda's Lane Watch (the blind sport technology that uses a mirror - mounted camera to display a real - time image of the passenger - side of the vehicle during intended lane changes) and active sound generation (to provide feedback to pedestrians when the car is operating in electric mode, and therefore with no audible engine note).

Powered by the fifth generation of battery and drivetrain technology, from 2021 the BMW Group will be capable of offering all - electric vehicles with a range of up to 700 kilometres and plug - in hybrids with an electrical range of up to 100 kilometres.

Key Safety and Driver - Assistive Features: In addition to the next - generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body - structure, the 2015 Fit features a host of standard active and passive safety features and offers many standard and available driver - assistive technologies: • Driver and Front Passenger SmartVent ™ Side Airbags • Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor • Motion - Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS)-- a feature of VSA • Hill Start Assist • Expanded View Driver's Mirror • Honda LaneWatchTM Blind Spot Display • Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines

Honda's next - generation fuel cell - electric vehicle will feature a fuel cell powertrain packaged completely in the engine room of the vehicle, allowing for efficiencies in cabin space as well as flexibility in the potential application of FC technology to multiple vehicle types in the future.

The technology uses an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) consisting of an integrated power generation and electric motor, as well as a lithium - ion battery pack.

The fifth generation of electric drive train and battery technology, available from 2021, uses scalable, modular electrification kits that will allow all model series to be fitted with every type of drive train.

The second generation of the five - door all - electric vehicle is packed with ingenious technology that embraces the early steps of advanced driver assistance.

Alongside the world's top automakers, technology giant Samsung has been present at this year's Detroit Motor Show - the South Korean company has used Detroit to showcase some next generation electric vehicle battery technology.

Keyless start, Jaguar's drive control (which incorporates eco, dynamic, normal and winter drive modes), an electric park brake with auto - release functionality, rain - sensing wipers, dual - zone climate control, Bluetooth streaming capability and sat - nav are among the interior features, though you get the impression that Jaguar's next - generation multimedia solution, InControl Touch Pro, would update the space with its larger 10.2 - inch touchscreen and modern technologies (including the 12.3 - inch TFT instrument cluster) when it arrives as a cost option by mid-year.

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

BLACK, Renaultsport Rear Spoiler - Body Coloured, Air Conditioning - Manual, Electric Windows - Front, with Anti-Pinch Function, Sport Chassis, Variable Assistance Electric Power Steering, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist, Handsfree Keycard Entry with Push Button Start / Stop, Renaultsport Upholstery in Dark Carbon Cloth with red Stitching with R.S. Logo on Front Headrests, 12V Socket, Daytime Running Lights - Front, Side and Curtain Airbags with Side Airbag Deactivation, Navteq Nav n Go Satellite Navigation, ABS, Height and Reach Adjustable Steering Wheel, Renaultsport Steering Wheel with Double Red Stitching and Red Insert with R.S Badge, Centre Rear Seat Belt, Trip Computer, New Generation Height Adjustable SRP (System for Restraint and Protection) Front Headrests, 3 Rear Headrests, Fingertip Remote Controls, 7in Touch Screen, Third Brake Light, Tyre Inflation Kit, Remote Central Locking, Alarm (Thatcham Category 2), Leather Steering Wheel, Cruise Control and Speed Limiter, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), Drivers Airbag with Airbag Deactivation, Renault MediaNav Integrated on Board Multimedia System, 4x20W Arkamys Radio, USB and Handsfree Technology and Renault Bass Reflex System, USB Socket and Jack, Passengers Airbag with Airbag Deactivation, 4 L Front Glovebox, 1.2 L Storage Shelf Above Glovebox, Hill Start Assist, Windscreen Wipers - Rear, 17in Renaultsport Alloy Wheels - Anthracite with Goodyear Eagle F1 205 / 45/17, Drivers Seat Height Adjustable, Exterior Door Mirrors -(Electrically Adjustable and Manually Folding), Bluetooth, 2 Storage Spaces for 2 Cups, ETC (Electronic Traction Control), Centre Console - Gloss Black with Gloss Black Dashboard Inserts, ISOFIX Child Seat Fixing Points on Front Passenger and Rear Outermost Seats, Heated Rear Screen, Deadlocking, Thatcham Approved Immobiliser, Rear Door and Window Child Locking Function (Front Driver Door Control Panel) for Rear Door.

Mitsubishi's new eX Concept doesn't just show off the company's new design direction — it's also a platform for its next - generation electric vehicle technologies, the automaker explained at the vehicle's Tokyo Motor Show debut.

One Touch Quick Demist Func., 7in Touchscreen, Bluetooth Handsfree Technology, Body Colour Rear Parking Sensors, ABS with Electronic Brake Assist (EBA), Centre Rear Seat Belt, Cruise Control, Deadlocking, Driver Airbag with Airbag Desactivation, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), ETC (Electronic Traction Control), Electric Front and Rear Windows, Electric Variable Assist Power Steering, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Extra Tinted Rear Windows and Tailgate, Front Passenger Airbag with Airbag Deactivation, Front and Rear Headrests with New Generation Height Adjustable SRP (System for Restraintand Protection) Front Headrests with R.S. Logo on Front Headrest, Front and Rear No Seatbelt Warning Sound, Full LED R.S Vision and Daytime Running Lights at Top of Bumper, Handsfree Keycard Entry with Push Button Start, Heated Rear Screen, Heated and Electrically Adjustable Door Mirrors and Folding, Height and Reach Adjustable Steering Wheel, ISOFIX Child Seat Fixing Points on Rear Outermost Seats, LED Interior Lightning and Courtesy Mirror, Leather Steering Wheel with R.S. Logo, Rear Door and Window Child Locking Function (Front Driver Door Control Panel) for Rear Door, Remote Central Locking with RAID (Renault Anti Intruder Device) Automatic Door Locking, Renault MediaNav - Navteq Nav N Go Satellite Navigation with 3 Months TomTom Live Services Subscription, Renault Sport Rear Spoiler - Body Coloured, Reverse Parking Camera w. Front / Rear Park.

Honda Environmental Leadership Honda's diverse portfolio of alternative fuel vehicles has included numerous technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions including the first EV leases in California (1997 Honda EV Plus), the retail introduction of America's first hybrid (1999 Honda Insight), delivery of the first fuel - cell electric vehicle in the U.S. (2002 Honda FCX), five generations of the Civic Natural Gas (first introduced in 1998) and the first gasoline - powered vehicles in the hands of consumers to meet stricter emissions standards.

In so doing, the SAV with all - electric drivetrain will blaze a trail for both the fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology and a flexible vehicle architecture which in future will allow every model in the line - up to be fitted with a combustion engine, a plug - in hybrid system or a battery - electric drive unit, as desired.

The best - selling electric car of all time has been completely reinvented for its second generation, combining greater range with a dynamic new design and advanced technologies to create the ultimate EV package.

The 3rd generation hybrid technology builds on Ford's 20 years of electric hybrid vehicle innovations.

According to a broader story by Automotive News on its entire business plan yesterday, Mitsubishi's 2020 plug - in vision calls for development of next - generation electric vehicle technology that would offer increased electric range and come in at lower price points.

The second - generation «Voltec» extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt (earlier post) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first - generation origins.

Mitsubishi has taken the wrap off the eX Concept, its next - generation compact SUV which showcases Mitsubishi's electric technologies and future design concept, at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.

With nearly 50 years» experience of automotive electrification technology, we have the expertise and know - how to pioneer a new future with next - generation electric vehicles.»

The iQ and the future BEV will be a key component of Toyota's sustainable mobility strategy, and the conventional gas - electric hybrid, like the all new third - generation Prius, is considered Toyota's long - term core powertrain technology.