Sentences with phrase «for fuel economy gains»

With 84 MPG - e, the Pacifica Hybrid reveals new possibilities for fuel economy gains and emission reductions, earning the Pacifica Hybrid ASG's coveted BEST ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE Award.

With an EPA estimated 33 MPG highway (27 city / 33 hwy / 30 combined), the Kona outshines competitors in class by an average 3 MPG highway, revealing new possibilities for fuel economy gains and reduced fuel costs in crossover segment, earning ASG's 2018 BEST 5 ALL - AROUND PERFORMANCE Award.

For starters, engineers adapted the V8 to operate with late intake valve closing (Atkinson - cycle combustion process) for fuel economy gains.

Gasoline engines get an industry - first variable cylinder cutoff system for a fuel economy gain of nearly 20 percent.

Not exact matches

Higher fuel economy gains — on the order of as much as 12 percent compared with older automatics — come from gear settings that are more optimized for efficiency, not performance.

This comes as automakers from around the world are struggling to make low - emissions vehicles scale up in China, the United States and other markets where programs and regulations are calling for massive gains in fuel economy over the next 10 to 15 years.

The fuel economy gains for the Skyactiv engine do not stem one major new technology but instead are due to a host of smaller changes to both the engine and the transmissions (a six - speed automatic and a six - speed manual).

To help their makers meet mandated fuel economy gains, the Ram 1500 gets a standard 48 - volt system for its V - 6, optional in the Hemi, and loses about 275 pounds, while the new Chevy Silverado gets a new diesel and a rumored 2.7 - liter twin - turbo I - 4, and loses 450 pounds thanks to its mixed - material construction.

So for the huge gain in fuel economy, you've got to do it.»

Whether those fuel economy gains make it worth spending significantly more for a hybrid depends of course on where and how much you drive (check out the annual fuel cost calculator at the EPA's web site, fueleconomy.gov) and whether you place any value in driving an environmentally cleaner vehicle.

Fuel economy goes up for 2015 thanks to a revised CVT, as the Quest gains 1 mpg highway and combined for a new rating of 19/26/22 mpg city / highway / combined.

The popular Altima midsize sedan has some equipment reshuffling among trim levels and packages, and the V - 6 model gains 1 mpg in highway and combined fuel economy for a rating of 22/32/26 mpg city / highway combined.

Now, Lexus has released fuel economy numbers for the new turbo IS, and they represent a big gain over the old V - 6.

MH: Loser I like the XV Crosstrek and think the gas - only version should do well for Subaru, but the hybrid's estimated gas mileage — only 3 mpg better in combined city / highway driving — is a problem in an era when hybrids must produce big fuel - economy gains to warrant their extra cost.

I understand Jeep needs to get more aerodynamic for fuel - economy gains, but this just loses too many of the traditional Jeep styling cues in the process.

Luke says the new Silverado would show even bigger fuel - economy gains with additional gear ratios but says we'll have to «stay tuned» for some «neat things planned for the next few years.»

Aiming for fuel economy improvements rather than power gains, the base engine is downsized from 2.5 liters to 2.0 liters.

Additionally, full - size trucks are making impressive gains in fuel economy, and most Americans want the biggest truck they can get for the money.

Like just about every other automaker, Mazda is embracing the idea of turbocharging smaller - displacement engines for the attractive gains in fuel economy and weight reduction.

The diesel's fuel economy gain was less marked, from 5.9 L / 100 km (39.9 mpg ‑ US) for the previous manual transmission - only diesel model to 5.4 L / 100 km (43.6 mpg ‑ US) for the new automatic - only offering.

Fuel economy gains aren't limited to plug - ins and hybrids for the 2014 model year.

Besides the small gain in fuel economy, its main benefit is a new active parking system that automatically scans the street sides for a suitable spot, and guides you in without having to touch the wheel.

Both the SL450 and SL550 models gain a new nine - speed automatic for better fuel economy, while the AMG models soldier on with a seven - speed automatic.

«Based on our calculations the fuel economy and efficiency gains you get will effectively compensate for the extra cost of premium fuel,» he said

From the posted article: «Based on our calculations the fuel economy and efficiency gains you get will effectively compensate for the extra cost of premium fuel,»

Ford freshens its venerable pony car for 2018, and the latest Mustang gains more horsepower, more torque, better fuel economy and more.

The 2017 model gains a new 308 - horsepower 3.6 - liter V6 with active fuel management and an 8 - speed automatic transmission engineered for improved fuel economy.

Improvements to engine hardware and powertrain control strategies account for the gains in power and fuel economy.

Look, if I wanted a hybrid for real fuel economy gains and a proven system... I'd hands down get the Prius.

If you're not looking for maximum performance, the A7 TDI is the one to get, with no loss in performance but a serious gain in fuel economy from its diesel engine.

However, with fuel economy needs playing a larger role in consumer buying habits, companies like Land Rover are starting to offer them albeit with an additional up - charge ($ 1,500 in the case of the Range Rover) which often undercuts the gains in fuel economy for several years.

For non-electric vehicles fuel economy gains from this technology are typically in the range of 3 - 10 percent, potentially as high as 12 percent.

While the start / stop function is responsible for most of the city driving fuel economy gains, the eight - speed transmission (two more gears than other 7 - Series models) plays a big role in both city and highway driving.

It seems that despite adopting: — a lithium - ion battery; — a «high - pressure direct fuel injection that replaced the less - efficient multi-port injection type»; — a new Hydra - Matic six - speed automatic transmission that replaces the conventional four speed used previously; — a «new BAS design [that is supposed to] ha [ve] noteworthy fuel economy gains compared to the earlier system»; — all those «talks» of «advancements gained from production of multiple generations of hybrid technology as well as development of the Chevy Volt»; — and significantly less horsepower and oomph than an Accord hybrid that was first debuted 7 years ago, there are actually little to show for any significant advancement in fuel economy from GM's latest hybrid.

For 2011, the Infiniti EX35 gains a new seven - speed automatic transmission that improves performance and fuel economy.

The almost unthinkingly repeated justification for that is supposed to be some [unspecified] improvement in fuel economy, but I suspect that any fuel mileage gains are trivial and incidental.

Introduced in 1999, the Toyota Yaris evolved into a strong competitor for the supermini market, gaining popularity thanks to its affordable sticker, roomy interior given the small size, cheap maintenance, and good fuel economy.

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The revised 3.5 - liter V6 gains an expanded variable cylinder management range for improved fuel economy and sees a small horsepower bump from 271 to 278 hp.

While wagons are something of a risky bet in the modern domestic market, there's a more straightforward reason that Mazda will not be installing i - ELOOP in vehicles bound for America: The current EPA testing cycle does not recognize fuel economy gains that capacitor - based regeneration systems can provide.

Mazda says the automatic is good for a 7 percent gain in fuel economy and claims that it's more efficient than a dual - clutch and continuously variable transmissions.

All are paired with six - speed transmissions for up to a 10 percent fuel economy improvement and a host of other industry - first technologies aimed at improving performance while gaining fuel economy.

While ASG's study reveals that these advanced powertrains are largely responsible for leading significant fleet fuel economy gains in 2018, there is one notable model with a conventional powertrain that is a standout in the API.

With the GM 2.8 L diesel gaining only 2 MPG over the 2.5 L gasoline engine, while adding 440 pounds to its curb weight, the diesel fuel economy gains are not sufficient to offset the higher emission factor for diesel fuel, with the diesel option producing 4 % more CO2 - equivalent emissions over the truck's life - cycle.

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All manufactures average fuel economy are already much higher than CAFE requirements (except Chrysler) so no gains for hybrids in 2011.

The Odyssey also gains kudos for its fuel economy, thanks to an engine management system that runs on only half of its cylinders when full power isn't needed.

Via Planet Ark: «Daimler - Chrysler said it would produce a «test - fleet» of up to 20 plug - in hybrid versions of its 2007 Dodge Sprinter in order to evaluate the performance of the electric vehicles in real - world driving conditions... DaimlerChrysler said it would combine the rechargeable battery on the Dodge Sprinter with a diesel engine for a bigger gain in fuel economy, saying that would be the first real - world test of that technology.»

Our nation's economy is kicking into second gear; monthly job gains have exceeded 200,000 for three consecutive months, providing the necessary fuel to create modest economic growth.