Sentences with phrase «fuel economy improvement of»

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

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

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.

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

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

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

«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...

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.

When initially announced, Jeep claimed the new Cherokee will deliver «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,» - aka Jeep Liberty.

Not exact matches

And at the same time, other markets are seeing even stronger improvement because of robust home sales fueled by strong local economies that remain largely affordable for the typical homebuyer.»

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.

Simply put, these long slow runs offer MANY of the benefits of high intensity work (improvements to the circulatory system, improved lung capacity, increased ability to use lipids as fuel, and most importantly RUNNING FORM ECONOMY) without being nearly as stressful to the nervous system or muscles (particularly the type II fibers).

With CAFE, auto makers felt bound to give consumers the horsepower they demanded, and for a number of years that kept a lid on fuel - economy improvements.

The ostensible goal of the changes is better fuel economy, but the improvements also make the Genesis significantly quicker.

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.

Together with a slight improvement in drag (its coefficient drops one hundredth to 0.30; the Camry's is 0.28) and a slight reduction in weight — as much as 78 pounds, depending on trim — the new 2013 Altima posts big gains in EPA fuel economy: the city rating jumps from 23 mpg to 27 mpg, and highway mileage goes from 32 mpg to a top - of - the - class 38 mpg.

Cylinder deactivation and engine start / stop technologies help bring EPA combined fuel economy ratings up to 24 mpg for both sedans (22 mpg with all - wheel drive), an improvement of 2 mpg in rear - wheel - drive models and 1 mpg in all - wheel - drive models.

A supplier source told Reuters that GM is planning a special high - efficiency model that will use aluminum extensively for a weight savings of at least 250 lb, and an improvement of as much as 20 percent in fuel economy.

Uchiyamada says improvement to IC efficiency — through reduced friction and addition of superchargers and direct injection — is the key to meeting tougher fuel economy regulations in the U.S.

The optional six - speed automatic is booted in favor of an eight - speed unit to help achieve a claimed 20 percent improvement in fuel economy over the outgoing six - cylinder.

With this new small - displacement turbocharged four - cylinder, the Accord should see significant improvements in performance and fuel economy compared to the outgoing 2.4 - liter naturally aspirated four - banger, which made 185 hp and 181 lb - ft of torque.

The so - called 9G - Tronic transmission is very eager to upshift on the highway to keep fuel economy numbers high (Mercedes expects a 20 percent improvement over the GLK), but there's plenty of low - end torque in every gear to keep the GLC on the move.

In addition to improved acceleration, the V - 6 provides dramatically better fuel economy — the S4's EPA combined rating of 21 mpg is an improvement of more than 30 percent over the V - 8's.

This engine offers good gas mileage with either the standard five - speed manual or available four - speed automatic — 25/34 mpg city / highway, regardless of the transmission — but Kia also offers a $ 600 Fuel Economy Package for automatic EX models that boosts gas mileage to 27/36 mpg, thanks to enhancements like a five - speed automatic instead of a four - speed, plus low - rolling - resistance tires and aerodynamic improvements.

If you mainly drive in urban environments and you put fuel mileage above all else, the negatives of the stop / start system — rough and slow transitions, and the ability to operate only for short periods of time — could be worth the incremental improvement in economy.

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.

The authors argue that vehicle fuel economy may be improved through three primary methods: reducing vehicle weight and size; increased market share of alternative powertrains that show more efficiency than conventional gasoline engines; and, rather than continuing the historical trend of emphasis on vehicles that are heavier, larger, and more powerful, ensuring that improvements in vehicle technology's efficiency gains are directed toward increasing fuel economy.

This system makes the new V6 the cleanest and most fuel - efficient engine of its type that INFINITI has ever offered, contributing towards the 6.7 percent improvement in fuel economy.

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.

Award - winning engine's latest iteration contributes to fuel - economy improvements of more than six percent

(527 N • m) of torque, and features fuel - saving Multi-displacement System (MDS) technology that provides as much as a 20 percent improvement in fuel economy.

The lack of a manual transmission option for the SE decreases its appeal as the sportier Maxima option; the CVT has not made an improvement to fuel economy either.

The engine lineup for the coupe and cabriolet continues to mirror that of the standard E-class sedan and wagon with the choice of two gasoline engines — both carried over from the outgoing model — with detailed upgrades that are claimed to provide incremental improvements in fuel economy and emissions.

The transmission alone would have provide upward of 10 % improvement in fuel economy over today's conventional six - speed automatic transmissions.

[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.

Compared to the six - speed DCT currently used in the European - market Cee'd models, the new transmission is expected to deliver a fuel - economy improvement of 7 % and a 5 % improvement in 0 — 62 mph acceleration times.

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.

The engine line - up includes: a 2.4 liter inline - four engine and a 3.6 liter V6, with both of them receiving numerous improvements to reduce internal operating friction which help improve fuel economy, lower carbon dioxide (CO2) output and increase engine life.

The transmission alone will provide upward of 10 % improvement in fuel economy over today's conventional six - speed automatic transmissions.

Chrysler's new powertrain strategy is relying on the rapid transfer of Fiat Group technology for Multiair; Gasoline Direct Injection; turbocharging and alternative fuels to support rapid downsizing and improvement of fuel economy, along with... Read more →

The fuel economy is rated at 5,3 liters / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 119 g / km, an improvement of 25 % over the 1.6 - liter engine.

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

For 2009, the HEMI engine is upgraded to get an estimated five percent improvement in fuel economy as well as an increase of 30 horsepower (9 percent) and 8 lb. - ft.

Through aerodynamic improvements to the next generation HFP body kit, super-light alloy wheels with aerodynamic covers, a lighter HFP exhaust system and an upgraded HFP suspension kit, this concept offers the possibility of improving both fuel economy and performance.

All together, a good example of the ability of the increasing sophistication of electronic engine management combined with new approaches can deliver further improvements in fuel economy.

Torotrak, a developer of full - toroidal traction drive technology (earlier post), and Optare UK, one of Europe's largest bus manufacturers, have recently achieved a 19 % improvement in fuel economy in an Optare Solo Bus by replacing the standard fit 5 - speed automatic transmission with... Read more →

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.