As a result, 3.8 - liter GDI
fuel economy increases over seven percent from 27 mpg to 29 mpg on the highway.
The inline - 6 twin - turbocharged diesel delivers V8 - like torque with significant
fuel economy increases over its gasoline counterparts.
The Vue Green Line 2 Mode will deliver an estimated 50 - percent
fuel economy increase over the non-hybrid V - 6 Vue.
Not exact matches
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.
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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 characteris
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 characteris
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 characteris
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 characteris
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 characteris
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
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 po
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 po
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 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.