Sentences with phrase «fuel consumption by»

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that a drop in temperature from 24 °C to 7 °C can increase fuel consumption by 12 to 28 per cent.

Not only is it messy, slippery, and slow — but gas can also get very expensive, especially since a drop in temperature can increase fuel consumption by 16 %... Continue reading»

The DOE's Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs provided some initial funding in 2010, saying that the project aimed to reduce fossil fuel consumption by 40 percent and displace 200,000 gallons of diesel fuel with wind energy.

[t] he electricity supplied from these sources would reduce Hawai'i's fossil fuel consumption by approximately 2.8 million barrels of low sulfur fuel oil and 132,000 tons of coal each year.

This is because many Americans still drive oversized gas - guzzling vehicles, and therefore have a lot more ability to reduce their fuel consumption by greater efficiency (or smaller vehicles), while Europeans already drive smaller and more efficient vehicles (due to heavy motor fuel taxes), so would have extreme difficulty reducing consumption still further in response to the appeals of climate campaigners.

These should reduce emissions by about 32 % and fuel consumption by up to 37 % compared to the company's regular trucks.

American society must reduce and will reduce it's carbon based fuel consumption by 80 % to 90 %.

Mazeffa says that, depending on the exact type, winglets can reduce fuel consumption by 3 - 5 %.

The ONIL stoves, which cost between $ 83 - 125, can reduce smoke emissions from within the dwelling by 99 %, and reduce fuel consumption by 60 - 70 %.

In a bid to defuse political objections from poor countries, their study also proposes a way of adjusting the formula for emission targets so developing world nations aren't penalized for allowing fossil fuel consumption by the 2 billion people who barely generate any emissions — or roughly under 1 ton of CO2 per year.

The Mercer (1978) ``... a threat of disaster» paper introduced above was fraught with presumptions, guesswork, and spectacularly wrong predictions about the connections between fossil fuel consumption by humans and future carbon dioxide (CO2) parts per million (ppm) concentrations, the melting of polar ice sheets, and an impeding sea level rise disaster.

Using existing, affordable technology, new trucks could be up to 40 percent more efficient compared to today, reducing annual fuel consumption by billions of gallons and preventing millions of metric tons of global warming emissions.

Synapse also modeled the impact that energy efficiency and renewable energy have on fossil fuel consumption by grid - connected electric generators using EPA's AVERT.

According to the Tailpipe Rule, CO2 emissions due to air conditioner - related loads on automobile engines account for 3.9 % of total passenger car greenhouse gas emissions, and various technologies could reduce air conditioner - related CO2 emissions by 10 % to 30 %.51 A 30 % reduction of the 3.9 % of motor vehicle emissions associated with air conditioner engine load would decrease fuel consumption by only 1.1 %.

If people were able to reduce their fuel consumption by just 5 % — whether it was by simply not driving, purchasing a more fuel efficient vehicle, or getting more of their current car's gas mileage — we would save 7.05 billion gallons of gas each year.

For example, the SEP calls for reducing liquid fuel consumption by 2030 and increasing renewable energy's share of electricity generation to 8 % by 2010.

«Over the lifetime of an electric vehicle, owners can reduce fuel consumption by more than 4,000 gallons of gasoline, reduce fuel costs by thousands of dollars, and cut their reliance on foreign oil,» said Massachusetts Undersecretary for Environment Martin Suuberg at the dealership event.

Check your tyre pressures regularly — under - inflated tyres are dangerous and can increase fuel consumption by up to 3 %.

The Concept S truck by MAN reduces fuel consumption by 25 percent compared to conventional 40 - ton trucks.

Half the cars being bought in Australia this week will still be on the road in 20 years time (on current trends: see BTRE (2002) Fuel Consumption by New Passenger Vehicles in Australia, Information Sheet 18 http://www.dotars.gov.au/btre/docs/is18/is18.htm).

Energy independence: Reducing fossil fuel consumption by integration more renewable generation.

United said it reduced fuel consumption by more than 95 million gallons and CO2 emissions by more than 925,000 metric tons in 2013.

Benefitting from the unbeatable economics, versatility and high reliability of the A330, the A330neo reduces fuel consumption by 14 per cent per seat, making it the most cost efficient, long range wide - body aircraft on the market.

The slimline economy class seat is made from carbon fibre, aluminium and genuine leather upholstery and is expected to help AirAsia reduce fuel consumption by more than 70,000 litres and lower CO2 emissions by 200 tonnes per aircraft per year.

These enhancements lower fuel consumption by up to 11.4 percent and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 9.5 percent...

In real - world driving, MHEV technology reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.7 liters per 100 kilometers according to Audi measurements.

The Mercedes engineers also worked meticulously on these models to further reduce fuel consumption by up to 0.4 litres per 100 kilometres.

On today's show... Ram takes the wraps off a performance off - road truck aimed right at the Ford Raptor, a new hybrid system helps big trucks reduce fuel consumption by nearly one - third and Honda reveals the new Civic Type R. All that and more coming right up on Autoline Daily.

In real - world driving, the MHEV technology reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.7 liters per 100 kilometers.

The hybrid system conserves fuel consumption by running at optimum engine speeds, generating power to run an electric motor turning the wheels, and storing excess power in a small battery pack to be used when the engine is not running.

The result reduces fuel consumption by 3 per cent compared to a regular hydraulic set - up, gives variable performance depending on driving conditions and speed, and allows the steering to be influenced by the car's electronic systems.

Replacing the previous 325i's six - cylinder engine, this new powerplant delivers substantially more power and torque with maximum outputs of 180kW / 350Nm while reducing fuel consumption by a huge 30 per cent to just 6.3 l / 100 km.

[21] HCCI version is equipped with two - step adjustable valve lift with variable cam phasing and advanced ECU with cylinder pressure sensors, uses lean burn cycle similar to that of a diesel engine, and is claimed to further reduce fuel consumption by 15 %.

Technologies from the modular efficiency platform help to reduce their fuel consumption by an average of nine percent compared with the previous model.

Engine manufacturer DEUTZ has developed a mild hybrid drive system for off - road construction equipment that has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by as much as 30 %.

Its great strength lies in the high overall gear ratio of 7.0:1 between the shortest and longest gear ratio, reducing the fuel consumption by about six percent.

Rio also is the first non-hybrid or non-luxury vehicle to offer Idle Stop and Go (ISG) technology (available in early 2012), which helps to reduce fuel consumption by turning the engine off when the vehicle is not in motion — such as at a stop light or in traffic — and automatically restarting when the driver releases the brake pedal.

This reduces fuel consumption by up to 30 per cent, depending on power demand in the four - cylinder phases.

The Eco feature reduces fuel consumption by altering the shift points in the transmission.

Talking about SKY - D diesel engine, we know that it will improve fuel consumption by 20 % compared with the current Mazda 2.2 - liter diesel engine.

The new version of the R8 brings in a more refined engine, thus reducing fuel consumption by 13 per cent.

Even though the 2011 Mercedes CL63 AMG has had an incredible boost in power, Mercedes has managed to decrease fuel consumption by 27 % and CO2 emissions by 30.

What it does is reduce throttle losses under partial load, helping to lower fuel consumption by up to 10 % in certain operating ranges compared to the M 270 without Camtronic.

BMW claims to have decreased fuel consumption by using techniques like weight minimization, a more aerodynamic body, a standard eight - speed automatic gearbox and Idle - Stop function.

Delphi, another big player in this segment, is also working with the 48 - volt battery system, developing mild hybrid powertrains and cylinder deactivation systems that can reduce a car's fuel consumption by one fifth.

Mahindra had introduced the Scorpio with Intelli - Hybrid technology which helps reduce fuel consumption by assisting the engine with electric power during acceleration, by automatically switching the engine off while the vehicle is stationary and by reusing recovered brake energy.

If Tata Motors can make a diesel hybrid which would reduce fuel consumption by 10 %, they can continue to claim their expertise in producing the most fuel efficient cars in India.

- The fuel - efficient new 4 - cylinder engine helps Focus ST cut CO2 emissions and fuel consumption by more than 20 per cent compared to the previous - generation European Focus ST

In August, Land Rover introduced the 2014 Range Rover Evoque, equipped with several new technologies which, combined, can lower fuel consumption by up to 11.4 % and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 9.5 %.

Because it is powered electrically - which cuts weight and eliminates the need for an oil pump - the steering system reduces fuel consumption by 3 percent to 5 percent.