Sentences with phrase «fuel economy and emissions»

A spokesperson said that automakers have shown they have the ability to meet fuel economy and emissions standards.

The system offers fuel economy and emissions benefits of up to 5 per cent.

Those engines often provide improvements of 20 percent to 30 percent in fuel economy and emissions.

Start - stop technology may become more common with more stringent government fuel economy and emissions regulations.

This means the catalyst can warm - up faster, improving real - world fuel economy and emissions.

Further contributing to quieter performance, as well as optimal fuel economy and emissions reduction, is the clean diesel's 2,000 bar common - rail fuel - injection system.

But the final horsepower rating will be determined by corporate average fuel economy and emissions factors.

From a hardware standpoint, automakers have implemented highly sophisticated hardware to meet ever - stricter fuel economy and emissions regulations, but the one area they can't directly control is fuel quality.

It's worth noting that the larger wheels and tyres that are standard on the A3 S line do harm fuel economy and emissions slightly.

Interestingly, the Chinese version gets the 2.0 turbo engine as standard (mostly due fuel economy and emissions).

Control of valve overlap is a key factor in improving engine fuel economy and emissions.

The result is impressive fuel economy and emission benefits as well as 10 % more power — and a really neat exhaust note.

Once a brand hits that volume, fuel economy and emissions requirements kick in.

A cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at higher loads.

The WLTP test cycle is more accurate than the out - going NEDC procedure, and looks to provide car buyers with fuel economy and emissions figures closer to what can be expected in real - world driving conditions than previously.

«What's more, consumers that are willing to pay for better acceleration can still buy fast cars, because the regulations only set a goal for the average level of fuel economy and emissions instead of a mandate for every vehicle.»

The 208 tested is fitted with the latest version of the Peugeot - Citroen group's three - cylinder petrol engine which is one of the most efficient in its class, with excellent fuel economy and emissions figures.

It's more likely that Skyactiv technologies applied to a new - millennium rotary provides acceptable fuel economy and emissions for a car that would have very low volume, anyway.

In general, SKYACTIV - G produces 15 percent more torque, and delivers 15 percent better fuel economy and emissions than Mazda's current 2.0 - liter.

The BMW i8 blends the performance of a top - end sports car with fuel economy and emissions levels below even small urban subcompacts.

Why the new WLTP fuel economy and emissions test could lead to lighter, naturally aspirated performance cars.

Subaru, whose U.S. sales were up 20 percent through August compared with the same eight months last year, needs more efficient drivetrain technologies to help it meet tougher U.S. fuel economy and emissions rules that begin in the 2016 model year.

Honda is just one of the many automakers turning to electric vehicles to help them meet stringent new U.S. fuel economy and emissions rules.

In May 2010, the ninth - generation Civic was said to be delayed into 2011 because of changing market conditions and tougher fuel economy and emissions regulations.

Among other features, Brake Energy Regeneration, on - demand control of the car's ancillary units such as the electrical coolant pump, the electrical steering assistance pump, the map - controlled oil pump and the detachable a / c compressor, as well as consistent lightweight technology, optimised aerodynamics including active management and control of the air flaps and, finally, tyres with minimum roll resistance ensure optimum fuel economy and emission management.

Both models return fuel economy and emissions figures that undercut those for conventionally powered sports cars with similar outputs by around 50 %, yielding approximately 70 MPGe (preliminary figures).

Thermal management of the electrical machine is another critical factor, because the duration of the boosting and energy recovery operating modes directly impacts fuel economy and emissions.

That car's state - of - the - art motor, equipped with cylinder deactivation, brings fuel economy and emissions gains of around 40 per cent.

Moving up to the 350d gets you a smoother and quieter six - cylinder engine that takes the GLE from 0 - 62mph in 7.1 seconds, while fuel economy and emissions only slip by about 10 % with this model: it returns 42.8 mpg and emits 179g / km of CO2.

When run in Europe's standardized fuel economy and emissions test cycle, the Flextreme is expected to produce less than 60 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.

It also affects fuel economy and emissions, and that's why it's becoming much more important for new cars in the WLTP era.

A separate throttle butterfly for each cylinder - a feature adapted from the M's racing heritage - provides immediate reaction to the accelerator pedal at any rpm and double - VANOS variable camshaft management delivers fast valve timing adjustments to enhance power, torque, fuel economy and emissions all at once.

Standard equipment includes an M Sports Package and the newest Z4 also features BMW Efficient Dynamics technologies such as Brake Energy Regeneration, Electric Power Steering and on - demand operation of engine ancillary units, optimizing fuel economy and emissions, BMW says.

Fuel economy and emissions vary according to your choice of Korando CS (FWD) and Korando CSX (4WD) versions but not by as much as you might think.

It remains to be seen if U.S. regulators will share Jaguar Land Rover's enthusiasm for diesels going forward; until the new administration signaled its intention to relax fuel economy and emissions standards, prospects for diesel in the U.S. looked limited at best, with impending 2018 legislation making VW throw in the towel instead of waiting for the regulatory regime to tighten.

The impetus for smaller engines comes from ever - tougher US fuel economy and emissions standards.

The ACEEE uses a single - measure ranking system that incorporates fuel economy and emissions impact.

The new central position of the injector improves combustion, which has direct effects on fuel economy and emissions quality.

Because fuel economy and emissions are the top subject being discussed regarding automobiles these days and the car being tested is a hybrid — North America's chosen saviour...

If you opt for the EGS automatic, it drops fuel economy and emissions to 62.8 mpg and 104g / km, respectively.

You see, Peugeot has spotted an opportunity to be one of the first to conform to new fuel economy and emissions legislation in Europe, the so - called Euro 6.c standard, which aims to bring real world figures closer to those achieved in standardised testing.

Typically the majority of European car drivers cover less than 25 miles (40 km) a day and therefore the EV range offered by this technology will support the majority of short urban journeys, where fuel economy and emissions are of prime concern.

Skoda argues the new three - cylinder gasoline engines feature similar fuel economy and emissions as diesel units.

Compared with more expensive hybrids and diesel engines, EcoBoost builds upon today's affordable gasoline engine and improves it, providing more customers with a way to improve fuel economy and emissions without compromising driving performance.

The entry model 1.2 - litre three - cylinder turbo - petrol is said to offer enhanced fuel economy and emission levels, courtesy of enhanced combustion efficiency and a re-routed exhaust gas system.

Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca apparently has thrown corporate average fuel economy and emissions cautions to the wind to introduce what promises to be an exciting new American sports car: the Dodge Viper.

Lower running costs with fuel economy and emissions slashed by almost a quarter.

It succeeds in melding sports car performance qualities with the sort of fuel economy and emissions usually associated with compact models.

With increased fuel economy and emission standards, most car companies are turning to turbocharging to downsize engines while maintaining the performance their customers demand.