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The Vue Green Line 2 Mode will deliver an estimated 50 - percent fuel economy increase over the non-hybrid V - 6 Vue.
The inline - 6 twin - turbocharged diesel delivers V8 - like torque with significant fuel economy increases over its gasoline counterparts.
As a result, 3.8 - liter GDI fuel economy increases over seven percent from 27 mpg to 29 mpg on the highway.

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Demand for jet fuel has increased over the last two years as the global economy has strengthened and airplane passenger traffic has risen, said Sandy Fielden, director of oil and products research at Morningstar Commodities in Austin, Texas.
On a day when he revealed the economy would take a # 60 billion hit over the coming five years thanks Brexit, Mr Hammond did have some positive news - namely that fuel duty would be frozen and the National Living Wage increased.
In addition to requiring at least a 10 mpg increase for passenger vehicles over 10 years, the law required «maximum feasible» fuel economy standards.
For example, some car engines already have variable valve lift and timing, which provides greater control over the flow of air into and out of the combustion chamber; until now automakers have employed this system primarily to boost horsepower, but it can also be used to increase fuel economy.
$ 8 billion) over first ten years for deficit reductionObeys PAYGO; Starting in 2026, 25 % of auction revenues for deficit reductionFuels and TransportationIncrease biofuels to 60 million gallons by 2030, low - carbon fuel standard of 10 % by 2010, 1 million plug» in hybrid cars by 2025, raise fuel economy standards, smart growth funding, end oil subsidies, promote natural gas drilling, enhanced oil recoverySmart growth funding, plug - in hybrids, raise fuel economy standards $ 7 billion a year for smart growth funding, plug - in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, raise fuel economy standards; offshore drilling with revenue sharing and oil spill veto, natural gas fracking disclosureCost ContainmentInternational offsetsOffset pool, banking and borrowing flexibility, soft price collar using permit reserve auction at $ 28 per ton going to 60 % above three - year - average market price» Hard» price collar between $ 12 and $ 25 per ton, floor increases at 3 % + CPI, ceiling at 5 % + CPI, plus permit reserve auction, offsets like W - MClean Air Act And StatesNot discussedOnly polluters above 25,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year, regional cap and trade suspended until 2017, EPA to set stationary source performance standards in 2016, some Clean Air Act provisions excludedOnly polluters above 25,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year, regional cap and trade pre-empted, establishes coal - fired plant performance standards, some Clean Air Act provisions excludedInternational CompetitivenessTax incentives for domestic auto industryFree allowances for trade - exposed industries, 2020 carbon tariff on importsCarbon tariff on importsReferences: Barack Obama, 2007; Barack Obama, 8/3/08; Pew Center, 6/26/09; leaked drafts of American Power Act, 5/11/10.
Among Freeman's specific recommendations are a «20 percent federal tax credit to electricity and natural gas utilities that gives highest priority to the efficient use of the energy they supply,» and ban on new coal or nuclear plants and retirement of the existing plants within the next 30 years, government - funded demonstration plants for Big Solar and hydrogen, increasing federal fuel economy standards one mile - per - gallon a year over the next 24 years, tax credits for plug - in hybrids or flex - fuel vehicles, and an excess - profits tax on oil to fund the tax credits.
By combining the high - revving performance of petrol power and superior torque and fuel economy of diesel propulsion, Mazda quotes 10 - 30 per cent increases in torque and 20 - 30 per cent gains in engine efficiency over the current Skyactive - G generation engines.
Fuel - economy estimates are 24/31 mpg, a rather modest increase over the E350's 20/30 mpg and virtually a wash compared with the E350 Bluetec's 21/32 mpg.
Looking at the numbers; Saving 10 - percent on fuel for a vehicle that gets only 8 mpg over a yearly driving cycle of 40,000 miles is almost eight times more valuable than increasing the fuel economy of a vehicle getting 30 mpg that is driven only 20,000 miles per year.
The aluminum - block 3.6 - liter boasts a substantial power increase with a modest fuel economy benefit over the Grand Cherokee's outgoing 3.7 - liter unit.
over the previous M3, the new model is expected to return 25 percent better fuel economy with that increased performance.
Despite the increased output, Dodge projects a fuel economy increase of 10 to 20 percent over current models.
The average MY 2016 adjusted fuel economy for cars increased to 28.5 mpg, a 0.3 mpg increase over MY 2015.
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 characterisfuel 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 characterisFuel 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 characterisfuel 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 characterisfuel 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 characterisfuel 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
Compared to the existing Frontier this new powertrain will increase fuel economy 35 percent over the current V6 - powered 2014 Frontier 4 × 2.
Instead of upgrading, Kia opted to carry over the 2.0 - liter and 2.4 - liter from the previous generation with a decrease in power to accommodate an increase in fuel economy.
This system provides a fuel economy increased by 24 percent over the standard Pathfinder.
The new Pathfinder Concept is powered by a refined V6 engine and next - generation Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that ensure a fuel economy increase of over 25 %.
Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 l / 100 km) combined, an increase of 24 % over the standard Pathfinder.
Cadillac makes a big promise in touting a more than twofold increase in fuel economy, but right now that's a hazy claim: Fuel economy estimates aren't yet available for the conventional CT6, and the eventual rating for the plug - in variant will be in MPGe, a testing method which takes maximum advantage of electric - only driving range before switching over to petrol pofuel economy, but right now that's a hazy claim: Fuel economy estimates aren't yet available for the conventional CT6, and the eventual rating for the plug - in variant will be in MPGe, a testing method which takes maximum advantage of electric - only driving range before switching over to petrol poFuel economy estimates aren't yet available for the conventional CT6, and the eventual rating for the plug - in variant will be in MPGe, a testing method which takes maximum advantage of electric - only driving range before switching over to petrol power.
Honda CR - V — The CR - V is a compact crossover that showed increased fuel economy and more standard features over previous models.
Incorporating an additional clutch and gear over Kia's existing 6AT, the ratio between the top gear and the lowest gear in the new transmission has been increased by 34 % over the 6AT, resulting in greater fuel economy and improved NVH in higher gears and faster acceleration and climbing performance in low gears.
[8] By increasing piston stroke and decreasing piston bore, Subaru aimed to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy, while increasing and broadening torque output over the previous generation engine.
An increase of power and torque, not to mention overall fuel economy, is a strong addition to an already strong entry luxury sedan, and could win over buyers who are looking for connectivity over driving experience.
Nissan's new 2013 Pathfinder SUV — the 4th generation of the vehicle introduced more than 25 years ago — utilizes a new drivetrain featuring a 3.5 - liter DOHC V6 engine mated to a next - generation Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) to help provide up to a 30 % increase in combined city / highway fuel economy over the previous V6 - equipped model while maintaining comparable power.
The 2015 CR - V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7 / 6.9 / 8.1 l / 100 km)(city / highway / combined) for front - wheel - drive models and 26/33/28 mpg (9.0 / 7.1 / 8.4 l / 100 km) for Real Time AWD models, both increasing +4 / +3 / +3 mpg over 2014 models — i.e., an increase in the combined rating of 11.5 % and 12 %, respectively, compared to the 2014 models.
Estimated city fuel economy will rise to 19 mpg, a 5 - percent increase over 2011 versions of the cars, which came with a five - speed automatic.
The Prius V uses the same powertrain as the previous generation Prius, but because of the increase in size and weight over the smaller car, both fuel economy and performance suffer.
Rated at 390 horsepower, the V8 provides a big increase in power over the V6 without much difference in fuel economy.
The mix of light duty pickups powered by GM's all - new EcoTec3 V6, which offers best - in - class fuel economy, towing and payload (depending on configuration) increased 2 percentage points month over month to about 20 percent of retail sales.
In the 2015 Corvette Stingray, the new 8 - speed enables a class - leading 29 - mpg (8.1 l / 100 km) EPA highway estimate — a 3.5 % increase in fuel economy over the previous six - speed automatic — and a quicker 0 - 60 time of 3.7 seconds, all while delivering wide - open - throttle upshifts quicker than those of the dual - clutch transmission offered in the Porsche 911.
With a wide 6.02:1 gear ratio and two overdrive gears (fifth and sixth), the Lincoln Navigator's 6 - speed offers up to a 7 percent increase in fuel economy on the highway over a typical 4 - speed automatic.
Despite the extra 3 HP, this new engine will deliver a fuel economy of 30 mpg (on the highway)- a 1 mpg increase over the previous version.
Infiniti anticipates that the new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid will have a 26 mpg combined fuel economy rating, which is a 24 percent increase over non-hybrid QX60 models and is projected to have best 7 - passenger fuel efficiency in the segment.
The 29 mpg highway rating represents an 11 percent increase over the fuel economy of the previous generation's LS3 - powered Corvette, while the 6.2 L LT1 delivers 455 horsepower, a 6 percent increase over the previous generation Corvette as well.
Custom — Allows the driver to personalize the vehicle's performance Sport — Delivers increased vehicle performance capability over the Default Mode Track — Delivers maximum vehicle performance capability on smooth, dry surfaces Default — Activates automatically when starting the vehicle Eco — Maximizes fuel economy with a revised shift schedule, pedal map and second - gear starts
As a result, city / highway fuel economy is now 20/29 mpg * — an increase of 3 mpg in highway driving over the 2011 TL.
This upgrade gave the VAM Pacer an estimated 12 net horse power increase over the previous year, meaning improved fuel economy and an improved top speed without losing torque and towing capacity.
Also, the new system will be joining the present eight - speed transmission used for Kia models with rear - wheel drive, featuring smaller hydraulic oil pump or a high - performance direct control valve body with 12 valves out of 20, which reduce shift times; it allows as well a 34 percent ratio increase over the six - speed automatic, improving thus acceleration and fuel economy.
Its wider gear ratios and features like a fluid warmer and idle neutral control help increase fuel economy over the outgoing five - speed automatic.
The Kia Trail «ster is powered by an electric motor combined with a 1.6 - liter turbocharged gasoline engine, delivering a 25 to 30 percent increase in fuel economy in city driving and a 5 to 10 percent gain in highway driving over an ordinary Kia Soul.
What the 249bhp 2.0 TFSI Quattro loses in fuel economy it makes up for in straight - line pace, with 0 - 62mph over in 6.0 seconds flat — though the increased torque of the diesels make them feel faster in the real world.
Externally smaller than the Cougar, the new full - size Mercury line offered increased interior space over its predecessor along with extensive fuel economy gains; rear - wheel drive and a V8 engine remained standard.
According to VW, the hybrid powertrain increases fuel economy by four mpg over the gas - only model and three mpg compared to the diesel.
Because renewables do not require fuel and because they are based on technologies that benefit from both advancement and economies of scale, they are able to continuously increase efficiency and reduce cost over time.
With shorter trips powered purely by electrical batteries, the amount of gasoline conserved in America would increase significantly... Already a hybrid plug - in car has been demonstrated at over 100 miles per gallon, nearly 4 times our current national fuel economy.
As both the House and the Senate grapple with proposed carbon - cutting measures — carbon taxes and «cap - and - trade» schemes for big CO2 emitters such as coal - fired power plants; increased Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for cars, SUVs, and trucks; and mandatory set - asides for clean renewable energy in the mix of energy generation options — emissions from aircraft seem, at least for the time being, to have gone over the heads of most policymakers engaged in the rush to cut carbon emissions.
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