Sentences with phrase «engine during stops»

It also uses a stop - start system which shuts off the engine during stops.

It also is used as a starter for the gas engine during its stop / start function.

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The Swiss team was found to have illegally modified a piece of bodywork which helped them to get the engine restarted during pit stops

Those modifications include stop — start (idle - off) systems in which the engine shuts down when the car is stopped during driving; low rolling - resistance tires (which are harder and thus less flat, reducing friction); variable valve timing for engines, which increases gas consumption efficiency; and fuel economy computers or displays to encourage eco-driving, such as such as those in the Toyota Prius, which show miles per gallon averages for that moment, hour, week or month, or when riding downhill, so that drivers are more aware of how their driving impacts fuel efficiency.

I'm obviously not as strong, but both my engine and my brain power during workouts (meaning to push longer when my brain says stop) are getting better and better.

Despite brisk sales during that time, Honda wasted no time readying its replacement and is pulling out all the stops with this all - new, tenth - generation 2016 Honda Civic that rides on a new platform, is powered by a new turbocharged VTEC engine, and offers newly available technology options like Apple CarPlay and active - safety features.

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But today's all - new water - cooled 2.7 L is all - around better, benefiting from stop / start; direct injection; VarioCam Plus variable valve timing and lift on the intake cam; an alternator that sends more energy to the battery during braking and coasting; and a PDK dual - clutch transmission that enables additional coasting, allowing the engine to consume only enough fuel to remain at idle during certain driving conditions.

In fact, during a brief drive of the new 2014 model, we preferred the new start / stop system, as it starts and stops the combustion engine with more finesse than previous eAssist drivelines.

The engine wears slightly every time it is started again, but considering the low number of start / stop cycles during the lifetime of such a system, it isn't generally a problem.

From Electronic Brake - pressure Distribution (EBD), which helps maintain appropriate stopping power during a hard - braking situation, to Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which can adjust engine throttle and apply corrective forces to the wheels that need them most, there are in total seven stability - enhancing systems to help you maintain control of your vehicle.

To prevent shutting the engine down during short or rolling stops, engineers have tuned i - Stop to activate once the car has come to a complete sStop to activate once the car has come to a complete stopstop.

The start - stop system is a highly effective engine management program that can help lower fuel consumption * as well as CO2 emissions by shutting off the engine while waiting at a traffic signal or during certain stop - and - go driving.

The system also features automatic engine shut - off when the vehicle is stopped, plus aggressive fuel cut - off during deceleration down to zero vehicle speed, which is enabled by the torque smoothing provided by the induction motor - generator unit.

Inside, the driver - focused cabin also boasts many features now synonymous with the Z, such as an engine stop / start button, floor hinged throttle pedal, wide and soft pads mounted on the central transmission tunnel to protect occupants» knees during enthusiastic driving, a centrally placed tachometer and three separate hooded dials - now including an oil temperature gauge - sitting centrally on the top of the dashboard and angled towards the driver.

In an effort to conserve fuel, the gasoline engine will kick in only when it needs to, so the system will favour the electric motor during initial start - up, when coasting, or when you come to a complete stop at intersections and traffic lights.

For example, a Ford TSB released in September 2011 advised dealers to reprogram the transmission computer if 2011 Ford Fiesta owners complained about «hesitation when accelerating from a low speed after coast down, harsh or late 1 - 2 upshift, harsh shifting during low - speed tip - in or tip - out maneuvers and / or engine r.p.m. flare when coasting to a stop.»

The updated 3.5 - liter EcoBoost V6 engine adds a start / stop feature to turn off the engine to save fuel during stops, such as when waiting at a traffic light.

Hybrid drive makes full use of both the gas engine and the electric motor and is employed during periods of hard acceleration and to promote efficient driving whilst operating in stop and go traffic.

Both engines feature automatic start / stop technology that shuts off the engine during periods when it would otherwise sit idling, such as at stoplights.

Its smooth performance stops extra fuel consumption during engine start and stop.

Traction Control System (TCS) Helps to keep driving wheels from spinning during acceleration from a stop or during slow speeds by applying individual brakes alone or in combination with engine torque limitation to prevent wheel slip.

Accompanying the engine is auto start - stop technology, which means that rather than idle during a stop?and thus burning fuel?the engine automatically shuts down, and turns back on when you release the brake pedal.

During his press conference at the Geneva Motor Show, Toshihiro Suzuki, Board Member and Senior Managing Executive Officer, Global Marketing for Suzuki Motor Corporation, said that the company was working on engine auto stop / start systems and variable valve timing for the Alto and Splash.

Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery Providing up to 15 hp (11 kW) of electric power assistance during heavier acceleration Using electricity instead of gasoline when stopped, with automatic and smooth engine start - stop functionality Aggressive fuel cut - off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings Intelligent charge / discharge of the high - voltage battery.

All engines are equipped with Stop / Start technology and smart regenerative charging harvesting kinetic energy while braking to charge the battery for maximum economy, especially during city driving.

During my eight - hour journey, the Engine Off screen display revealed that the car's engine had been shut off for 2:09:44, which included about 20 minutes for photo stops and stretch bEngine Off screen display revealed that the car's engine had been shut off for 2:09:44, which included about 20 minutes for photo stops and stretch bengine had been shut off for 2:09:44, which included about 20 minutes for photo stops and stretch breaks.

Similar to Honda's Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system, the ActiveHybrid 7 adds electric boost to the gasoline engine during acceleration and the engine shuts down when the car comes to a stop.

For low - speed, low - impact driving, the powertrain works just like other hybrids; during stop - and - go and city drives, the Yukon can operate with electric power only, gas engine power only or a combination of both.

The Stelvio delivers 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, the former figure helped by its idle - stop feature, which shuts the engine down during traffic stops.

The engine is automatically shutdown during stops and restarted when the brake is released.

This intelligent diesel engine also features what Mazda calls «i - Stop,» which shuts the engine off during extended stops and restarts it within 0.4 seconds of pressing the accelerator again.

Power is transferred to the drivetrain via the seven - speed dual clutch transmission (PDK), which now enables an auto start / stop function with engine shutoff that now activates earlier during coasting to a stop as well as a coasting function.

«Being able to provide electric boost to the powertrain system during heavy acceleration and grade driving enables the LaCrosse transmission to operate more efficiently, while the added functionality of engine start - stop and fuel shut - off during deceleration provides added fuel savings.»

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.

This system can turn the engine off during certain stops (for example, at traffic lights) and smoothly restart and accelerate when needed.

• Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery • Providing up to 11 kW (15 hp) of electric power assistance during acceleration • Automatic engine shut - off when the vehicle is stopped • Aggressive fuel cut - off during deceleration down to zero vehicle speed, enabled by the torque smoothing provided by the motor - generator unit • Intelligent charge / discharge of the high - voltage battery.

During its launch, the Golf Sportsvan will come with a range of 6 new engines; all equipped with a stop - start system as standard and are 19 % more fuel - efficient compared to the previous versions.

This technology stops the engine during idle when the brake pedal is held (such as when waiting at a stop light).

Depending on the state of battery charge and other parameters, the engine will automatically shut off during deceleration and when the vehicle is at a stop or operating under battery power.

The EPA rates Volvo's smallest SUV at 23 city, 31 highway, and 26 combined mpg, but during our week of testing (primarily in Comfort mode with engine start / stop turned on), we averaged just 22 mpg.

Active Grille Shutters stay open when extra engine cooling is needed, such as during low - speed stop - and - go driving or while working in hot weather.

Because the engine develops much of its power at low speeds, I found that I was constantly unintentionally making the rear wheels spin when starting from a stop or during low - speed cornering.

The system delivers fuel economy gains through advanced engine control algorithms including early fuel cut - off during deceleration, optimized transmission shift controls and by smoothly stopping the engine at idle.

The gasoline engine in mild hybrids shut off during braking, coasting, and when stopped, saving fuel.

All engines will feature stop start capability to improve fuel economy, while the V6s feature cylinder deactivation during low - load operations.

It's noisy, and a little jerky during stop and go due to the engine shutting - down and re-starting.

They include: - Active Grille Shutters: Automatic shutters behind the grille stay open when extra engine cooling is needed, such as during low - speed stop - and - go driving or while working in hot weather.

Other features on eAssist Buicks include regenerative braking, seamless engine stop - start plus ample current for all the accessories when the vehicle is at rest, and fuel cut - off during deceleration.

An Advance package (late availability) includes those optional features as well as lane - departure warning, automatic high beams and an energy capture system called i - Eloop («intelligent energy loop») that can store energy during deceleration to a capacitor, which can then power air - conditioning, lighting and accessories for about a minute while the stop - start system shuts down the engine at a stoplight.