Sentences with phrase «fuel economy by»

A FlexSys morphing wing flaps that can boost fuel economy by 12 percent and also reduce landing noise.

Ford Will Improve Fuel Economy by 26 % Compare to its 2005 baseline, Ford will improve fleet fuel economy by 26 % in 2012, and by 36 % in 2015.

Going Further by Adding Batteries and Electric Motors Then once the ICE itself has been made as efficient as possible, you can further improve overall fuel economy by coupling it with hybrid technology, from the mildest form that only provides anti-idling, to almost - fully - electric plug - in hybrids that have a battery big enough to allow driving in fully electric mode for a while (but there's still a gas engine to serve as backup).

Saleri has applied for a patent on big fans that basically pump air into that void behind the truck, dramatically improving fuel economy by eliminating the vortices and essentially cancelling the draft.

CAFE is a ridiculous attempt to legislate improved fuel economy by requiring automakers to build cars no one wants.

A large, blunt roof - top cargo box, for example, can reduce fuel economy by around 2 % to 8 % in city driving, 6 % to 17 % on the highway, and 10 % to 25 % at Interstate speeds (65 mph to 75 mph).5

A recent study suggests that they can help the average driver improve fuel economy by about 3 % and that those using them to save fuel can improve gas mileage by about 10 %.3

When I went to back to testify in Sacramento in 2004, I said PHEVs were the «elephant in the room» when people were talking about increasing fuel economy by 20 - 30 %.

Under very hot conditions, AC use can reduce a conventional vehicle's fuel economy by more than 25 %, particularly on short trips.1, 2,3 The AC's effect on hybrids, plug - in hybrids, and electric vehicles (EVs) can be even larger on a percentage basis.2

When asked about the decision to build two new models at a plant about to close, a spokesperson for the company responded thusly: «Why not build them there, if we've got these large vehicles and they're going to get better fuel economy by adding a hybrid?»

This engine featured the same performance but had a cylinder - deactivating feature enabled under light loads to increase fuel economy by 3 MPG city and 4 MPG hwy.

It has been named best in class for fuel economy by Edmunds and most dependable by J.D. Power and Associates.

Maximize your fuel economy by choosing ECO Mode or select Sport Mode for those days when you have the need for speed.

According to VW, the hybrid powertrain increases fuel economy by four mpg over the gas - only model and three mpg compared to the diesel.

It improves fuel economy by increasing the efficiency of your engine's oil system - more miles per gallon.

This adjusts the engine and transmission in a way that favors fuel economy by limits the amount of torque on hand and undertaking gear shifts early.

At only 170 cubic inches, the Duramax powered Colorado and Canyon feature best in class fuel economy by a wide margin to their closest competitor.

Earlier this year a European study found that a 50 - foot distance between trucks improved fuel economy by 10 %.

The Coasting Guide aims at maximizing fuel economy by essentially coaching the driver on when to coast and brake.

The EcoBoost engine uses turbocharging and direct injection which improves fuel economy by as much as 20 percent.

New plug - in hybrid versions of the Niro and Optima Sportswagon will help Kia achieve its 2020 target to improve fuel economy by 25 % over 2014 levels.

The transmission efficiency and wide ratio spread improve fuel economy by operating at a lower engine rpm in both city and highway environments.

Fuel mileage drops about 2 MPG in city, highway and combined fuel economy by selecting the manual.

The system improves the XT5's fuel economy by over 2.5 miles per gallon to nearly 30MPG.

Renault has given all Capturs an «Eco» button on the dashboard, which limits engine power and increases fuel economy by up to 10 %.

Perhaps of greater significance is the optional Active Driveline system, an on demand four - wheel drive system which is promised to improve fuel economy by operating in front - wheel drive mode during steady - state driving at above 22 miles per hour.

The Hybrid models have Auto Glide Control, which lets the Avalon decelerate slower than normal, Toyota says, «contributing to improved fuel economy by reducing the frequency of re-acceleration.»

In real - world driving conditions with frequent acceleration and braking, «i - ELOOP» improves fuel economy by approximately 10 percent.

The increase in power has reduced the fuel economy by a large margin.

The new LE Eco trim will be rated at 140 horsepower, as it debuts Toyota's Valvematic system for the first time in America: this improved variable - valve timing and lift system is said to increase horsepower and fuel economy by at least 5 percent.

In the same Camry, ConsumerReports.org found that frequent bursts of acceleration and braking reduced fuel economy by 2 to 3 mpg.

An updated version of Mazda's innovative idling stop system, i - stop, improves fuel economy by eight percent.

The new engines have also improved fuel economy by 4.2 per cent on the LS3 V8.

The new battery pack improves both city and highway fuel economy by one mile per gallon, helping the 2018 Sonata Hybrid return 42 mpg combined.

In addition to helping increase fuel economy by monitoring driving habits, the PLX Kiwi lets drivers check and clear OBDII engine warning codes.

Short for Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile (and not Frankfurt's official IAA, or Internationale Automobil - Ausstellung, name), the Concept IAA is Mercedes» latest effort toward perfecting aerodynamics and improving fuel economy by resolving «the conflicting aims of functionality and aesthetics.»

Like the rest of the Mercedes - Benz C - Class models, the newly revealed C450 AMG Sport will utilize the ECO start / stop function that helps enhance fuel economy by shutting down the engine at stops.

The Good In addition to helping increase fuel economy by monitoring driving habits, the PLX Kiwi lets drivers check and clear OBDII engine warning codes.

It improves fuel economy by 4 - 5 per cent on the combined cycle, lowering the total to 20.9 mpg, but Bentley claims it can be as much as 20 per cent better in the real world.

The automatic transmission will improve fuel economy by 5 % and will be fully compliant for SKY engine that offers the feeling of changing the steps as a twin - clutch transmission.

«With an emphasis on being eco-friendly as well as staying on top of cutting - edge technology, the all - new Rio is the first vehicle to offer ISG technology outside of the hybrid and luxury segments, which helps to improve fuel economy by turning the engine off when the vehicle is not in motion,» says Kia.

* the new automatic transmission will improve fuel economy by 5 percent, and be a perfect match to SKY engines with shifting feel similar to a dual clutch transmission.

These new products are next - generation technologies that will make a major contribution to Mazda's published target of improving fuel economy by 30 percent by 2015.

This innovation improves fuel economy by detaching the rear axle from the car's transfer case when no power is being sent to the back wheels.

With biofuels, Bentley promises to cut CO2 emissions by at least 15 percent across the entire vehicle line by 2012, as well as offer a new powertrain that improves fuel economy by 40 percent.

* the SKY - D diesel engine will improve fuel economy by 20 percent compared to Mazda's current 2.2 - litre diesel,

When matched with the 3.7 - liter engine the new transmission ups fuel economy by one mpg city and highway.

In addition, the V6 is vastly more fuel - efficient, beating the V8's fuel economy by three mpg in the city and four mpg on the highway.

When matched with the 3.7 - liter engine the new transmission ups fuel economy by 1 mpg city and highway.

Delivering power and torque increases by up to 20hp and 20Nm as well as improvements in fuel economy by up to 25 per cent, it appears to have succeeded.