Sentences with phrase «for drag reduction»

The DRS system, which stands for Drag Reduction System, opens a small slot in the rear wing of your car allowing air to pass more freely, thereby giving you a speed boost also makes the leap into gaming and fits in nicely..

«The Leidenfrost Effect has been extensively studied for drag reduction, while the presence of the undesired vapor layer also prevents efficient heat transfer,» says Wang.

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And the fiscal drag from spending reductions won't lift for at least another quarter.

What else it offers: It has a drag reduction system (DRS) rear wing to reduce drag that can be increased for some downforce when turning corners.

Sen. Chuck Schumer insisted today that the odds will improve for a deficit reduction deal next year, despite the presence of a knock - down, drag - out political battle for control of both Congress and the White House.

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With the upgrade, the rear wing will raise to, «improve stability when lifting off the throttle or cresting a hill,» and also will have a Drag Reduction System mode that lowers the wing for improved performance on high - speed straights.

Beyond 193 mph, the rear flap opens for maximum drag reduction.

Basically, this version of quattro can free the rear end of its drivetrain on both ends for maximum drag and friction reduction.

This design allows for a reduction in drag, yet maintains an ideal level of downforce.

For the Hybrid however, there is a unique front bumper fitted with extra vents supplying additional air flow and a reduction in drag.

For the 500e to achieve a 0.311 coefficient of drag (Cd), as compared to the 2013 Fiat 500 Lounge model's 0.359 Cd, eight exterior refinements were developed in the wind tunnel to enable the 48 count drag reduction.

Aerodynamic Performance As introduced on the 2016 Accord, improved aerodynamic performance was an important development theme for the 2017 Accord Hybrid, with particular emphasis on drag reduction.

Aerodynamic Performance For 2016, improved aerodynamic performance was an important development theme, with particular emphasis on drag reduction.

This frame design improves overall structural strength for enhanced crash safety, while also reducing interior noise and improving aerodynamic efficiency — the reduction in drag in turn enhances fuel economy.

This frame design improves overall structural strength for enhanced crash safety, while also reducing interior noise and improving aerodynamic efficiency (the reduction in drag in turn enhances fuel economy).

The bumpers integrate a new design for the fog / cornering lamp housing, that now carves out vertical crevices on the outer ends for better airflow and a marginal reduction in drag.

The Jetta's exterior was optimized for aerodynamic drag reduction.

The forward - leaning grille remains (with six different designs); the new frame with splayed rail ends moves the tow hooks outward and down (even as fog lamps moved to the corners), while a steel bumper has larger openings for cooling and allows a six - count wind - drag reduction.

As aerodynamic drag composes roughly two - thirds of the fuel consumption for a tractor - trailer at highway speeds, a 50 percent reduction in drag represents a 33 percent reduction in fuel consumption.

In a project funded jointly by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Airbus, Warwick and other universities are investigating the potential of using new types of passive devices for turbulent drag reduction.

The Turbulence Flow Control group at the University of Warwick has been studying non-powered (passive) flow control actuators as a means of reducing drag for some time, with the goal of developing flow - control technologies capable of major drag reductions on passenger jet aircraft.

«The biggest driver for the increase in the HPSI is the rebound in the good time to buy sentiment, which outweighed the largest drag: a sizable reduction in the net share of consumers expecting home prices to rise over the next year,» says Doug Duncan, chief economist and senior vice president at Fannie Mae.