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The new nine - speed automatic offers a fuel efficiency improvement of up to 2 % compared to a six - speed transmission.

The end result is an expected across - the - board V - 6 fuel efficiency improvement of six to eight percent — in addition to new levels of V - 6 power, performance and refinement.»

By 2014, the new V - 6 is expected to account for more than a third of the powertrains in the vehicle line - up and substantially contribute to an overall corporate fuel efficiency improvement of more than 25 percent.

Chrysler expects to deliver across - the - board V - 6 fuel efficiency improvement of six to eight percent in addition to new levels of V - 6 power and performance.

For the compact and mid-size classes, in addition to the reductions in size and weight, transmission efficiency was greatly improved by expanding the ratio range to achieve fuel efficiency improvements of 5 % and 10 % compared to the conventional CVT and comparable 5ATs, respectively.

Not exact matches

«Whilst disappointed with the likely end of a successful long - term fuel alliance with Woolworths, Caltex will maintain its financial discipline, deliver on supply chain efficiency improvements and pursue profitable growth,» the company said.

Current annual spending on energy efficiency improvements in fuel poor homes in England is circa # 490m, a proportion of the GB wide Energy Company Obligation (ECO) programme.

We would offer every household, whether in fuel poverty or not, an entitlement of up to # 6,500 - worth of approved energy efficiency improvements.

The draft North Country Regional Sustainability Plan's major goals include generating and exporting renewable energy from the northern tier, energy efficiency improvements, development of alternative heating fuels from within the region, sustainable use of natural resources to enhance jobs and business development and environmental stewardship.

If he accepts that savings can be made through investment in insulation, why, when households will face higher tax bills for years to come, is he resistant to our policy, which would give every home in the country an entitlement to # 6,500 - worth of immediate energy efficiency improvements, paid for from the savings that people make on their fuel bills?

Beyond improvements to fuel efficiency and oil spill remediation, there are currently few easy methods to generate a stable vortex in the lab, so the team hopes their discovery of the «blue swirl» can serve as a natural research platform for the future study of vortices and vortex breakdown in fluid mechanics.

Efficiency alone — even in the form of aircraft with improved engines and designs such as the Boeing 787, expected to deliver a 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over existing big airplanes — is not tEfficiency alone — even in the form of aircraft with improved engines and designs such as the Boeing 787, expected to deliver a 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over existing big airplanes — is not tefficiency over existing big airplanes — is not the answer.

Lacking improvements in fuel efficiency combined with a comprehensive mitigation policy, the report finds that transport emissions could double by 2050 from 6.7 gigatons of emitted carbon dioxide in 2010, which represents 22 percent of the world's total.

Given the importance of fuel costs in both the economics of the airline industry and that sector's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, even small improvements in fuel efficiency could have a significant impact.

Those electric cars — combined with improvements in the fuel efficiency of existing internal combustion engines, new hybrid power trains and even fuel - cell vehicles — could begin to reduce the roughly $ 1 billion a day the U.S. spends on imported oil.

Key concepts that were not considered in this study include the economic and health effects of cool pavements, and potential emissions savings from vehicle - road interactions (for example, smoother roads may translate to small improvements in fuel efficiency).

Other Hubs are devoted to modeling and simulation of nuclear reactors, achieving major improvements in the energy efficiency of buildings, and developing fuels from sunlight.

These results imply a greater potential than previously thought for fossil fuel industry efficiency improvements to mitigate the effects of human activity on the climate.

Realizing such a major emissions cut would require further efficiency improvements in fuel consumption and, especially, the promotion of public transport in cities, alongside a large - scale shift to electric cars.

Compared to the previous - generation NC Miata, the ND Miata was also a leap forward in fuel efficiency at 27/34 mpg city / highway with the manual and 27/36 mpg with the automatic, which is an improvement of 25 and 30 percent respectively.

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.

Actually aren't the power and efficiency improvements the same here, because raising compression increases power for the same amount of fuel.

There's better control of detonation, as part of the fuel efficiency improvements.

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.

Scheduled for release this fall, the 2013 Accord Coupe Concept offers a variety of new safety features, powertrain technologies, fuel efficiency improvements and other enhancements that will appeal to long - time Honda lovers, and may also turn some new heads with its muscular re-design.

All Honda Pilots see fuel efficiency gains of 1 mpg city / 2 mpg highway and 2 mpg combined, thanks to aerodynamic and powertrain improvements.

Enhanced Utility The EL's 12 - inch longer wheelbase and nearly 15 inches of additional length provide a huge improvement in capacity with little increase in cost or reduction in fuel efficiency.

Other improvements include better fuel efficiency, a dark - tinted matrix grille, and the addition of the Mulliner Driving Specification, which features a diamond - quilted perforated leather pattern on -LSB-...]

* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability

Chrysler Group LLC Begins Detailing Elements of Powertrain Strategy; More Than 25 % Fuel Efficiency Improvement During 2010 - 2014

The aerodynamics too has its role in the overall contribution of the efficiency of the car, the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy featuring certain improvements at the design front has resulted into lesser air resistance and fuel consumption.

The new 3.5 - liter engine is the first in a series of EcoBoost engines coming from Ford as part of a strategy for wider deployment of fuel efficiency improvements.

Weighing in at 198 kgs, the new motor is 20 kgs lighter and boasts of fuel efficiency improvements by 19 %.

However, the minor aerodynamic improvements and the optimized eight - speed automatic have enabled Volkswagen to enhance the fuel efficiency of the SUV by up to six percent.

Improvements such as an increase in fuel injection system pressure and the adoption of a compact, high - efficiency turbocharger have allowed the 1.4 - liter ND diesel engine for passenger cars to achieve both high fuel efficiency and high driving performance.

of torque over the current 1.8 - liter but with an improvement in fuel efficiency.

Thanks to extensive aerodynamic improvements (such as air inlet openings in front, modified door mirror caps, new wheel spoiler), tyres optimised for low rolling resistance and standard 8 - speed automatic gearbox optimised for low friction, Volkswagen was able to improve the fuel efficiency of the Touareg by up to six per cent (V6 TDI with 150 kW).

The petrols are thirsty despite the vast improvement in efficiency proffered by the supercharged V6 over the old V8, but even so probably not the domain of anyone worrying about fuel bills.

An improvement over its predecessor in almost every area (minus the lack of a seven - seat option), the J11 Nissan Qashqai is a worthy successor, offering a roomier interior, better fuel efficiency (particularly with the diesel engines), and a smooth ride.

The 2019 Ram 1500 has significant improvements in fuel efficiency and offers a new generation of the TorqueFlite eight - speed automatic transmission that helps give you a responsive ride.

Now, the second generation model offers state - of - the - art engine and suspension technology, further improvements in fuel efficiency, significantly more space and an innovative range of features and equipment.

Already a standout for its impressive fuel efficiency, design and sporting driving dynamics, the CX - 3 subcompact crossover has undergone its first round of improvements for 20

With a number of improvements, Forte now offers drivers a higher level of comfort, fuel efficiency and advanced driver assistance technologies.

This system contributes to the improvement of fuel efficiency by increasing energy regeneration using the clutches to disengage the engine during deceleration.

The highly efficient operation of the CVT contributes a significant improvement in overall fuel efficiency compared to the prior 5 - speed automatic transmission.

The cooling effect of the directly injected fuel also results in a higher compression ratio than on port injection engines, bringing further efficiency improvements.

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.

Production commenced of the K111, a belt - type CVT, which, with the addition of neutral - gear control and acceleration linear control to a K110 CVT base, furthers fuel efficiency improvement and high powertrain performance

With EPA - rated mileage of 62 mpg in the city and 51 mpg on the highway, giving the FCX a range of 190 miles, this new FCX shows about a 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and range compared with the 2004 model.