Sentences with phrase «fuel consumer demand»

«The expanding middle class throughout the Asian region is expected to fuel consumer demand and economic expansion.

Organic food sales are benefiting, with concerns about pesticides, growth promoters, as well as GMOs fueling consumer demand.

Not exact matches

In a recent press release, CPUC stated that consumer cooperation would mean CPUC wouldn't have to rely on inefficient, expensive, and often fossil fuel — dependent peakers (or «last resort» power plants) to make up for the imbalance of supply and demand.

LAUNCESTON, Australia, April 30 (Reuters)- The term «demand destruction» is again entering the lexicon of the current crude oil market as the sharp rise in prices raises concerns about when do consumers start cutting back on their fuel consumption.

Adjusting for a shift in consumer demand to larger vehicles, the current rules are projected to hike fuel efficiency to a fleetwide average of 46.8 miles per gallon by 2026, according to a letter sent Tuesday by Senator Tom Carper to Pruitt and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

With consumers and governments demanding better fuel efficiency, automakers are increasingly turning to aluminum, which is around 40 percent lighter than steel.

First, find out what it takes to start, run, and grow a successful specialty food business fueled by a growing consumer demand for new tastes, cleaner ingredients, health benefits, and more convenient ways to shop and eat.

MH: The problem of inadequate consumer demand to fuel an economic recovery does not lie with the cost of labor so much as with the fact that it is now normal for families to pay a quarter or even a third of their income for debt service.

Advancements in vehicle manufacturing and rising consumer demand have helped accelerate the automotive industry's transition toward alternative fuel vehicles in recent years.

Last year, the company imported 5.4 million litres of wine, a stunning jump from 2015's 1.7 million litres, thanks to its aggressive overseas winery acquisitions in France, Spain and most recently in Chile, fuelled by domestic consumers» demand for imported wines.

The rapid international growth of cheese as a dietary addition tracks consumption gains of 36 % in emerging markets and 15 % in developed markets between 2004 and 2014.1 The United States helps fuel international demand for cheese with hundreds of varieties and styles, each crafted to meet consumer desire for enjoyable, great - tasting foods that also suit health and wellness needs.

Indeed, its rapid acceleration is fueled by consumer demand for foods formulated with simple, more natural ingredients whenever possible.

«We expect independent distributors to move with deliberate speed to help meet consumer demand for fuel.

How some major auto rental firms have responded to consumer demand by offering fuel - efficient cars

But in order to meet consumer demands and increasingly stringent federal fuel economy standards, automakers are looking to alternatives, including advanced high - strength steel, aluminum, magnesium and carbon fiber.

Population growth, bushmeat hunting and trapping, and resource extraction in response to consumer demand may fuel future extinction risks in such areas, said Betts.

With CAFE, auto makers felt bound to give consumers the horsepower they demanded, and for a number of years that kept a lid on fuel - economy improvements.

Alcoa, one of the largest aluminum suppliers in the country, expects its sales of aluminum sheet to triple by 2015, as automakers increase their use of the material amid ever - tightening fuel economy standards and consumer demand.

And if, after the current London experiment, consumer demand is piqued as fuel prices continue their anticipated upward trend, «we will be in a position to offer production - ready solutions in a very short space of time,» Walker says.

During the company's shareholders» meeting last week, Ghosn stated that «This new electric vehicle will meet consumer demand for greater autonomy and fuel efficiency.»

Due to the 1973 oil crisis, consumer demand for fuel efficient vehicles was high, and due to the engine being able to run on either leaded or unleaded fuel, it gave drivers fuel choice flexibility over other vehicles.

Vice President of US marketing, sales and service said «Sales momentum built as February unfolded, with higher fuel prices driving consumer demand for more fuel - efficient vehicles in the second half of the month».

Granted, Yaris delivers fine MPG numbers, but most competitors offer better fuel economy which makes Toyota's out - of - date automatic a potential «deal breaker» to consumers who demand the most.

Under the direction of chief engineer John Mowrey, [2] Chevrolet began developing the Chevette on December 24, 1973, in response to the federal CAFE standards and the 1973 oil crisis and GM's Energy Task Force, arising out of the crisis and the resultant shift in consumer demand to smaller, foreign vehicles boasting greater fuel efficiency.

The bad - boy SUVs with their rugged looks and ridiculously low fuel efficiency are increasingly out of favor among consumers now demanding smaller models with higher MPGs.

ft. of torque @ 4,400 rpm; 3.25 final drive ratio; 3 additional gallons of gas; Anti-lock 4 - wheel disc brakes; Dual bright exhaust tips; Engine oil cooler; 50 - state emissions - Engine Auto Stop / start - Engine Oil Cooler - Consumer Generic Feature 0: Upgraded Engine - Rear Brake Type: disc - Front Brake Type: ventilated disc - Antilock Braking System: 4 - wheel ABS - Final Drive Ratio: 3.25 - Epa Combined Mpg: 22 - Epa City Mpg: 19 - Epa Highway Mpg: 27 - Fuel Capacity: 18.8 * 9 - Speed 948TE 4WD Automatic Transmission * (originally: $ 995.00) Active Drive II badge; Auxiliary transmission oil cooler; Electronic range select; Hill descent control; Jeep Active Drive II; Off road suspension - Suspension Class: heavy duty - Descent Control - Auxilliary Transmission Cooler: auxiliary transmission fluid cooler - Consumer Generic Feature 0: AWD / 4WD - 4wd Type: on demand - Locking Hubs: automatic - Transfer Case: electronic hi - lo gear selection - Driven Wheels: four wheel drive * Trailer Tow Group * (originally: $ 495.00) 3.52 final drive ratio; 7 and 4 pin wiring harness; Class III receiver hitch; Heavy duty engine cooling; Trailer tow wiring harness; Full size spare tire; Auxiliary Transmission Cooler - Engine Oil Cooler - Auxilliary Transmission Cooler: auxiliary transmission fluid cooler - Consumer Generic Feature 0: Towing Hitch - Spare Tire Size: fullsize non-matching - Spare Tire Mount Location: inside - Final Drive Ratio: 3.52 - Trailer Wiring - Trailer Hitch * Wireless Charging Pad * (originally: $ 150.00) * Quick Order Package 26G * (originally: $ 0.00) Vehicle with standard equipmentThis vehicle came with a free satellite radio subscription when it was new.

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

Theoretically, lowering interest rates fuels demand for credit and encourages consumers and businesses to spend and invest.

The recreational property market buying season has had a strong start and is expected to remain active throughout the summer as continued low interest rates and consumer demand fuel activity.

«Interest in food and nutrition for humans has skyrocketed,» said John Kampeter, vice president of marketing and sales for Diamond Pet Foods in Meta, Mo. «It's no surprise that pet - loving consumers are now thinking about the same issues for their pets, which is fueling demand for better - quality foods along with detailed information about ingredients and how they are produced.»

We urge consumers to adopt pets from animal shelters or find a reputable breeder they have met and screened in person instead of fueling the demand for dogs raised in puppy mills.»

Not surprisingly, manufacturers are rising to meet this demand, and this response is, in turn, further fueling consumer interest in the burgeoning category.

This increased consumer awareness about the potential side effects associated with these treatments has fueled demand for natural alternatives.

But he quickly adds that it was consumer demand for these items that fueled the growth.

This scrutiny has also, in many ways, fueled the demand for natural and organic options, as more consumers look to avoid ingredients that have potential side effects or that are perceived to be too harsh pets» delicate skin.

Consumers were becoming increasingly discerning about their pets» nutritional needs, and the company's perfect timing in meeting this demand helped fuel its success.

WWF does a good job of explaining how good science and public shaming is needed to diminish the consumer demand fueling these killings before rhinos are driven to extinction.

Several types of policies including a price floor for petroleum - based fuels or taxes on petroleum - based fuels could create a price signal against petroleum demand, assure producers and distributors that there is a profitable market for alternative fuels, and encourage consumers to reduce their use of petroleum - based fuels.

«GDP goes up because the fee and dividend provides a boost to consumer spending, reducing demand for fossil fuels does not have a significant impact on American employment and reduces energy imports from abroad, and the border adjustment means American firms are on a level playing field when it comes to competing on the world market.»

They acknowledge consumer demand for oil and gas — affordable, reliable and portable fuels that make life less harsh, healthier and more prosperous — but they want government to choke off that demand by cutting supply.

This demonstrates that there is significant waste in the treatment of fossil fuels that will disappear when a price signal for wasting the resource is sent to consumers; further, we know there are significant and readily available alternatives for energy to energy derived from burning carbon, and when the price is made clear and fair, the preference for these alternatives is amply illustrated in the Market; from these two effects we see that the Law of Supply and Demand is relevant to the pricing of CO2E, and not monopolistic pricing.

Carbon taxes are the only policy tool that, by slashing demand in a rapid, predictable way, divests our economy from fossil fuels and enables governments, business, and consumers to make investments in the transition to clean energy.

«It is too early to know whether the proposed targets will impact consumers given the uncertainties in future fuel demand.

Coal - fired power plants supplementing bunker fuel - based power generating systems feed on a seemingly endless permanently peaking power demands of billions of consumers in all countries, sustaining the carbon emissions.

But that growth has been fueled not by consumer demand, but by billions of dollars» worth of taxpayer money.

In comments we recently submitted, NRDC, other environmental groups, consumer advocates, customers, and electricity generation and supply companies detailed numerous errors in the ISO's assumptions, including its assumptions about future growth in gas and electricity demand, energy efficiency, and renewable energy, which skew the study results toward a grid that appears more susceptible to fuel security risks.

The paper incorporates data - driven estimates of the value of fuel economy into an automotive market simulation model that has three components: a consumer demand function that predicts consumers» vehicle choices as functions of vehicle price, fuel price, and vehicle attributes (the new estimates of the value of fuel economy are used to set the parameters of the demand function); an engineering and economic evaluation of feasible fuel economy improvements by 2010; and a game theoretic analysis of manufacturers» competitive interactions.

These improvements are driven by consumer demand, new technologies, and strong fuel economy and pollution standards, which require automakers to produce cleaner, more fuel - efficient vehicles.

With such large fuel savings, we would expect consumers to demand fuel - saving technologies and manufacturers to adopt them.

U.S. retail sales rose for a second month in April in broad fashion as bigger after - tax paychecks helped compensate for rising fuel costs, signaling consumer demand was off to a good start this quarter.