Sentences with phrase «fuel economy improvement»

:: 2007 GM Saturn Aura to be Available as Hybrid,:: Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid to Offer 25 % Fuel Economy Improvement Over Non-Hybrid Standard car article advice: Walk, cycle, carpool, take public transit, car - share, telecommute.

The PHEVs not only greatly outperformed the average American fleet fuel economy of 19.8 MPG, they did significantly better than the standard hybrids — 53 % fuel economy improvement for the plug - in Ford Escape and 93 % improvement for the plug - in Prius.

2.4 - liter Tigershark MultiAir I - 4 delivers a more than 45 - percent fuel economy improvement versus outgoing model and nearly 500 - mile range

Ti - VCT alone can account for up to a 4.5 percent fuel economy improvement over non-VCT-equipped engines.

It is expected to deliver a fuel economy improvement of as much as six percent compared with a conventional four - speed automatic transaxle.

The fuel economy improvement comes courtesy the same powertrain used in the Fusion Hybrid available to the general public, which comprises a 2.0 - litre four - cylinder engine mated to an electric motor.

Federal council bases fuel economy improvement on projected weight limits for safety features

All are paired with six - speed transmissions for up to a 10 percent fuel economy improvement and a host of other industry - first technologies aimed at improving performance while gaining fuel economy.

All engine are being offered with a six - speed transmissions for up to a 10 % fuel economy improvement (previously only V6 models had the six - speed.)

Cylinder deactivation and stop - start technology will bring a 10 % fuel economy improvement.

CVT2 contributes to a fuel economy improvement of 6 - 8 percent compared with a traditional four - speed automatic.

Not as dramatic in saving fuel as cylinder deactivation, an electrically driven, 42 - volt variable - assist power steering system provides up to a 0.5 - mpg fuel economy improvement compared to the common belt - driven hydraulic systems.

These systems do not provide nearly the efficiency gain of a serious hybrid, like Prius, Fusion and others, but is much less expensive, and provides some fuel economy improvement.

A new 8 - speed automatic transmission will got a better drive experience as well as fuel economy improvement.

Leading fuel efficiency: 35 % fuel economy improvement compared with 2005 on a corporate average by launching products delivering class - leading fuel efficiency across a wide range of segments in Japan, China, Europe and the United States such as: an all - new front - wheel drive hybrid model and an all - new plug - in hybrid model based on Nissan's unique technology.

Based on longer term trends since MY 2004, truck SUVs have the largest cumulative percentage fuel economy improvement of 27 %, followed by both cars and car SUVs at 23 %.

CVT2 contributes to a fuel economy improvement of 6 — 8 percent compared with a traditional four - speed automatic.

The new 5.7 - liter HEMI Hybrid is expected to deliver an overall fuel economy improvement of more than 25 percent, including an improvement of nearly 40 percent in the city.

«Combined with Chrysler's Multi-displacement System (MDS), our advanced, two - mode hybrid technology immediately delivers a more than 25 percent fuel economy improvement to our full - size SUVs — and up to a 40 percent improvement in the city.»

Yikes, over 7 % improvement a year after ~ nothing fleet fuel economy improvement (20 something mpg) for a 100 years.

The new eight - speed automatic transmission, licensed from ZF, will contribute to a corporate fuel economy improvement goal of more than 25 % by 2014.

The new dual - clutch transmission is expected to deliver a fuel economy improvement of up to six percent, based on preliminary testing.

These new powertrain products — combined with weight reductions of 100 kg (220 lbs) on next - generation vehicles, improved aerodynamic design to reduce drag, and the introduction of electric devices like the fuel - saving stop / start system called i - stop (currently available in Japan and Europe)-- will contribute to meeting the Mazda's global 2015 fuel economy improvement goal of 30 %, with an accompanying drop in CO2 emissions of 23 % (compared to 2008).

Multiair turbocharged and downsized engines can achieve up to 25 % fuel economy improvement over conventional naturally aspirated engines with the same level of performance;

The information available at this time says that it will provide a fuel economy improvement of up to 6 % with a 1 to 2 second reduction in 0 to 60 times.

The two - mode VUE, which goes on sale later this year, will accelerate from 0 - 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, and offer a greater than 50 % combined fuel economy improvement over a conventional six - cylinder VUE.

LOS ANGELES — TheSaturn Aura Green Line hybrid, introduced at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, will deliver at least a 25 - percent fuel economy improvement over the non-hybrid Aura XE for a premium of less than $ 2,500.

[13] Aerodynamics and weight reduction play important role in fuel economy improvement: aero parts are placed under the engine bay, fuel tank, and the rear underbody to enhance airflow; front spoiler and strakes ahead of tires direct airflow around the wheel wells; there is a new flat underfloor; resulting in 3.4 % lower coefficient of drag.

A staged, or stratified, injection of fuel burns better than one single squirt, and helps the 2009 911 with the 3.4 - liter flat - six produce 20 more horsepower (345 hp) than in 2008 while achieving a 13 - percent fuel economy improvement.

The new system results in a 25 - percent fuel economy improvement over 2011 four - cylinder models.

The new engine can pull off a new trick, too: shut off while coasting, like that of a hybrid, providing an incremental fuel economy improvement.

It might have one of the best - integrated hybrid systems in the world, but with no significant performance advantage and a negligible fuel economy improvement, there's simply no compelling reason to buy it.

GM is also considering Ford's technology, because it offers weight benefits in eliminating the torque converter and thus fuel economy improvements, but «we would ensure it had good drive quality before we would allow it to sell,» says Roger Clark, senior manager of the GM Energy Center.

Aiming for fuel economy improvements rather than power gains, the base engine is downsized from 2.5 liters to 2.0 liters.

The low - end fuel economy improvements of VTEC - E and the performance of conventional VTEC are combined in this application.

Power dropped accordingly, down to 71 hp (53 kW) but with some fuel economy improvements.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

While the output is rated somewhat less than the V6, the fuel economy improvements are significant.

With our global family of EcoBoost engines, we've replaced V8s with V6s and V6s with four - cylinders — with no loss of performance and with impressive fuel economy improvements.

The Zeroshift transmission allows a manual transmission to change gear in zero time, thereby offering potential fuel economy improvements from driveline efficiency and the best possible vehicle acceleration.

These models also see fuel economy improvements in 2016 via the use of Automatic Start / Stop, or AutoStop, technology.

«Set to debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show in March, the all - new, «no - compromise» 2014 Jeep Cherokee sets a new standard with even more best - in - class capability, exemplary on - road driving dynamics, and fuel economy improvements of more than 45 percent versus the outgoing mid-size SUV model,» Jeep...

improvements to vehicle aerodynamics, engine friction and an optimized fifth - gear ratio on automatic transmission models all contribute to fuel economy improvements.

While Atkinson's original design is no more than a historical curiosity, many modern engines use unconventional valve timing to produce the effect of a shorter compression stroke / longer power stroke, thus realizing the fuel economy improvements the Atkinson cycle can provide.

Additionally, lower viscosity transmission fluid is used resulting in improved transmission efficiency and fuel economy improvements especially during cold environments or vehicle start - up.

For the driver, that means a refined driving experience with reduced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and higher specific power output (84.2 horsepower per liter) while delivering fuel economy improvements of 30 % versus the outgoing V - 6 engine.

Downspeeding is the unsung hero of fuel economy improvements.

This setup uses a burlier steering box and allows for variable assist, more natural steering feel, and of course contributes to fuel economy improvements.

If it comes, the possible benefits would include lower weight and possible fuel economy improvements.

The CR - V actually made huge fuel economy improvements, and made more power than past years.