Sentences with phrase «fuel efficiency benefits»
«There is plenty of luggage space which may obviate the need to tow a trailer, adding convenience, security and fuel efficiency benefits,» he says.
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The EPA's recent move to roll back automobile fuel efficiency standards benefits almost no one except auto manufacturers, who save on R&D costs, and oil companies, for whom greater fuel consumption translates into more revenues.
The Warm Homes Campaign is NEA and Energy Action Scotland's annual campaign targeted at the public and the country's decision makers to raise awareness of fuel poverty and the benefits of improved energy efficiency.
NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation, offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
They determined that installing efficient particulate filters in vehicles with GDI engines — even if they slightly lower fuel efficiency — could likely balance this trade - off and benefit the climate.
The standard 2015 Bentley Mulsanne, steady at 505 hp and 752 lb - ft of torque, also benefits from a 13 percent fuel efficiency boost thanks to similar transmission and cylinder - deactivation tweaks.
At the same time that the 6.75 - liter engine gets more muscle, it also benefits from improved fuel efficiency.
Well all bets are with the» so called» president in the oval office all semblance of fuel economy and efficiency are about to go out the window as he rips the EPA to shreds to the benefit of Big Oil... that at least here in the (not so) Good (anymore) Ole US of A bigger will reign supreme with concerns about efficiency and emissions once again going by the wayside.
No power improvement is quoted - Toyota's updated GT86 moves from 197bhp to 202bhp, so expect an identical increase in the BRZ - but better responses and greater fuel efficiency are the claimed benefits.
The other benefit of modern turbocharging is fuel efficiency, which climbs to 36.7 mpg in the PDK - equipped Carrera 4, not far off the 38.2 mpg claimed of the two - wheel drive Carrera.
Experience the fuel - efficiency benefits and overall excellence of the Porsche Cayenne Diesel near Chicago IL at Loeber Motors.
However, Tadge said there are a lot of benefits to increased fuel economy: making a car lighter, more aerodynamic and increasing power train efficiency are all goals that the engineers would be working towards anyways with or without the mandates.
When paired with either the 2.0 - liter MultiJet II diesel engine, or 2.4 - liter MultiAir2 gas engine, the nine - speed transmission delivers numerous benefits customers will appreciate, including aggressive launches, smooth power delivery at highway speeds and improved fuel efficiency versus a six - speed automatic transmission.
This has obvious benefits in terms of weight and therefor fuel efficiency, as well as towing capacity, yet some are fearing the higher repair costs associated with aluminum vehicles.
Even so, it's maintained its US sales leadership after its first year of sale, and the benefits of the new aluminum construction were felt by buyers in terms of handling and fuel efficiency.
Fuel efficiency Surprisingly roomy cab with back seat lowered, good cargo area I like that it's not an American car I like that it's not an SUV, but provides some of the benefits of an SUV
[124] When compared to the previous Ecotec engines, the Alloytec benefits from increased power output, responsiveness and fuel efficiency.
The fourth - generation model carries over many of the engines found in the current vehicle, and most benefit from a broad range of modifications to improve fuel efficiency, NVH and power delivery.
Both engines feature the efficiency benefits of direct gasoline injection and Active Cylinder Management, which seamlessly shuts off half the cylinders during steady cruising to save fuel.
Beyond the self - pampering of driving a newer car, you also benefit from the practical aspects of fuel efficiency and most important of all, advanced safety features like Pre-Collision System and Lane Departure Alert.
The latest Prius models come equipped with standard LED headlamps, further improving fuel efficiency all the while benefitting the late models» sleeker look.
For this reason, Toyota has decided to offer its core models with a choice of two hybrid powertrains; one providing the traditional benefits of fuel efficiency and a relaxing drive, the second building on these strengths with greater power and more dynamic driving characteristics.
All transmissions are distinguished by convenient and precise operation, high efficiency and a wide spread of gear ratios — the long ratios in the higher gears reduces fuel consumption, while the short ratios in the lower gears benefit the dynamics.
The latter offer performance and efficiency benefits beyond their simple reduced mass — reduced frictional and rotational losses contribute up to 0.4 L / 100 km of the 3.2 L / 100 km fuel economy advantage Porsche claims the Panamera delivers in comparison to comparable «large luxury four - doors in the 400 and 500hp class».
The car drives just like the older S - Cross, but this being a Maruti and benefitting from the smart hybrid system, returns better fuel efficiency.
A lower engine speed has two benefits: It can reduce fuel consumption to enhance efficiency and it reduces engine noise for a quieter cabin.
THE BENEFITS OF GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION This shorter, more direct path of fuel delivery, allows for greater control of the fuel mixture at the optimum moment, thus improving efficiency.
The main technology elements of the EA211 TSI evo result in efficiency benefits of up to 10 % compared with the previous 1.4 l TSI (92 kW); the improvements in fuel economy take effect across a wide range of the engine map.
Citroen will benefit from BMW's EfficientDynamics engine stop - start technology which increases fuel efficiency and engine life.
That's actually a 2.5 - second improvement over the old 1.6 - liter four - cylinder that this 1.5 - liter unit replaces; a reduction in weight as well as gain in fuel efficiency are nice side benefits.
The revolutionary i - VTEC Turbo technology uses a variable flow turbocharger, which is exclusive to the RDX, and provides dramatic performance benefits while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency.
It also manages to combine the benefits of both gas and diesel powerplants, with features like solid high - end power, a sharp throttle response, cleaner emissions, and high fuel efficiency.
Another benefit is that this M - DCT has a seventh cog to help increase fuel efficiency on those long hauls.
Both the GT Speed and the 552bhp (560PS) Continental GT benefit from internal efficiency improvements to deliver reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Unlike traditional truck offerings which utilize body - on - frame construction, the 2017 Ridgeline's unitized body construction provides for vastly superior torsional body rigidity with lower weight, which directly benefits driving performance, fuel efficiency and efficient interior packaging.
As a higher compression ratio benefits both fuel efficiency and (especially low - speed) torque — traditional turbo engines have suffered on both counts — the N54 benefits mightily: its compression ratio is 10.5:1, almost exactly the same as the non-turbo N52's 10.7:1!
Benefits of this frame design include improved crash safety, a significant reduction in interior noise levels and reduced aerodynamic drag that helps enhance fuel efficiency.
The other benefit of the V6 is fuel efficiency.
Richter, General Manager of Volkswagen R GmbH, that sending a car on a diet has many benefits, including fuel efficiency.
Seat construction uses lightweight materials and environmentally - friendly foam for further benefits to fuel efficiency.
A 250bhp 3.2 - liter six - cylinder unit will head up the range at launch, and all motors will benefit from VW's latest Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) techÂnology to boost efficiency.
Also benefiting from performance and fuel efficiency enhancing features such as ACIS and Dual VVT - i, the Euro V - compliant, 3,456 cc V6 petrol engine generates 204 kW / 250 DIN hp at 6,200 rpm and a maximum 346 N · m (255 lb - ft) of torque at 4,700 rpm.
Extensive use of aluminum in key areas saves 76.1 pounds compared to traditional all - steel construction, providing high strength with lightweight that directly benefits ride, handling, fuel efficiency, emissions reductions and safety.
The 2016 Civic Sedan benefits from the most extensive and ambitious redesign in the 43 - year history of Civic, a global development effort led for the first time by Honda's U.S. R&D team, which set their sights on creating the world's best compact - class car with benchmark - setting levels of quality, fuel efficiency, interior spaciousness and fun - to - drive performance.
Toyota Auris HSD customers also benefit from class - leading fuel efficiency.
The uptick in the use of carbon fiber on road cars to decrease curb weight thus increasing fuel efficiency is a perfect example of the benefit of motorsports technology.
Data presented at the event demonstrated how if global energy efficiency improvements were doubled from the current 1.5 % to 3 % per year, significant benefits could be unlocked; household energy bills could be reduced by a third, 6 million new jobs could be created by 2020, and $ 2,300 billion (US$ 2,458 billion) saved by 2030 in reduced fuel costs.
You probably won't think of it as a benefit or may not have noticed this effect, but many fossil fuel reduction policies, extending to fuel and energy efficiency and how nations plan to produce electrical power in the future have directly followed from the climate alarms raised since 1988.
As costs shift from fossil fuels and the installation of expensive pollution controls at existing power plants to low - cost, underused energy efficiency and renewable energy, ratepayers will see a net benefit.
Based on this study, countries already undergoing energy reforms (like Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco and Zambia) would especially benefit from SWAPs — the transfer of funds that normally go towards fossil fuel subsidies into sustainable energy investment, such as renewable energy and energy efficiency.