Sentences with phrase «fuel costs»

The primary reason for such improvements has been the steady rise in fuel costs.

You have the added benefit of not having to worry about fuel costs of driving enthusiastically, as a full charge costs in the region of # 5.

The two - liter, 140 - horsepower engine saves money on fuel costs by helping the sedan average 34 mpg on the highway.

That would be a big step backward for freight truck efficiency and would result in higher fuel costs for goods movement.

But a failure to tackle electricity pricing threatens an unsustainable burden in the future, given the likelihood of rising fuel costs and the rising share of electricity in final consumption.

The reason is lower fuel costs for power generation, which increasingly is being fueled by natural gas.

The lights also reduce fuel costs for families and pay for themselves in just one year.

However the high fuel cost as percentage of the total operating cost dictates that some accommodation with renewables can be justified economically.

These will show at a glance the city and highway fuel consumption ratings and an estimated annual fuel cost for that particular vehicle.

Especially as fossil fuel costs increase due to increasing scarcity.

But this is likely to change in the very near future with fuel costs rising and battery costs dropping.

By 2012, the fossil fuel cost savings were just over 10 billion euros, with the heating sector surpassing the power sector by one billion euros.

A seven - speed automatic transmission efficiently feeds power to the rear wheels, saving you on fuel costs over the life of the vehicle.

Today's increased fuel costs continue to drive up the price of supermarket goods.

A 58 % gas mileage increase sounds like it should reduce fuel costs by more than 10 % even if electricity is expensive.

«Renewable and fossil fuel cost per unit of energy are now roughly comparable in many places... but heading in opposite directions,» the report said.

Of course, those not worried about fuel costs will want the added horsepower and towing provided by the 5.3 - liter V8.

This small engine keeps fuel costs low by maximizing fuel economy.

First, higher taxes on gasoline reduce consumption of oil, and hence greenhouse gas emissions, because people drive less when fuel costs more.

Remember that gas - powered cars cost the owner about $ 1800 per year on average for fuel costs alone, and there is the addition expense of engine maintenance and oil changes.

Planning and coordinating optimal delivery routes to maximize efficiency while cutting fuel costs.

Then, when fuel costs are sky high, we finally «get religion».

It shows how much this vehicle might save in fuel cost compared to the average new vehicle's mpg.

Low monthly fuel cost in normal driving; useful 300 - plus - mile maximum range; pleasing number of standard features; excellent crash test scores.

Even though lower fuel costs make shipping by trucks more attractive, the industry has a large shortage of drivers which pushes labor costs up.

When you're shopping for a vehicle, you should certainly take into account the total cost of ownership and that should include fuel cost.

Fuel costs impact food prices due to production, packaging and transportation.

Those prices are below long - term fuel costs for natural gas power plants.

Something remarkable happened as gasoline and diesel fuel costs hit the roof this year.

Three aspiring gold miners have announced an increase in projected free cash flow for their respective projects as a result of the strong gold price, coupled with falling fuel costs.

Last year American drivers saved, on average, over $ 550 on transportation fuel costs, along with significant savings on home heating and electricity costs.

You're best off thinking the 1.0 as higher - performance without extra fuel cost.

Warning signs of climate distress and volatile fuel costs are leading people to question where their power comes from and how rising energy costs will affect their communities and businesses.

Fuel services revenue increased 20 %, primarily reflecting higher fuel costs passed through to customers.

Certainly part of the focus is driven by soaring fuel costs.

Basically, electric bikes are about three times less expensive to operate than cars from a current fuel cost perspective.

We've documented pretty well the nexus of climate change pressure and rising fuel costs which are driving an increasing number of airlines to search for alternatives to petroleum - based fuels.

But for analysis let's assume fuel costs remain flat and other costs reflect historical productivity gains.

Any percentage based discounts offered on our tours are calculated excluding the additional fuel costs.

Then there are the demands of the airlines, which want to keep fuel costs down.

Moreover, shipping fuel costs already comprise about half of operating costs, and efficiency standards for new large ships took effect last year.

On the other hand, its fuel economy is slightly better than the more potent V8, a point that may become more relevant as fuel costs continue to rise.

These route - improving tactics can help decrease fuel costs and reduce your operating expenses.

For example, living from the 1970s trying to predict daily fuel costs was a nightmare.

For consumers, the better, cheapest route for power in the long run is wind, solar or geothermal power with no ongoing fuel cost, he said.

You won't be covered for other expenses though — for example you'll have to pay your own fuel costs.

But I know that fuel costs still make up a significant part of household budgets and weigh heavily on small firms.