Sentences with phrase «fuel efficiency targets»

Volkswagen's Fuel Efficiency Strategy While waiting for the hybrid to come out, VW said that it would rely on more downsizing and use of the anti-idling stop / start technology (which shuts down the engine when the car comes to a stop, reducing wasted fuel) to meet its fuel efficiency targets.

about Pruitt, Auto Industry, and Climate Deniers Retreat Behind Closed Doors to Weaken Fuel Efficiency Targets

However, the vehicle fuel efficiency targets announced in 2009 by Obama are well short of those announced for Europe and China.)

DesRosiers also believes the federal government is failing to invest sufficiently in research and development, and this at a time when the U.S. has set highly aggressive fuel efficiency targets that demand much more innovation.

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The decision cited the auto industry's complaint that the popularity of larger vehicles makes hitting fuel - efficiency targets more difficult.

The Government has put in place legislation which requires any future Government to reach this first goal however this analysis and subsequent figures from Policy Exchange's report: Warmer Homes — Improving fuel poverty and energy efficiency policy in the UK highlights current resources are less than half of what is required to meet this target, let alone a more ambitious timeframe.

FPEEG, the All - Party Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency Group, is a coalition of cross party MPs and industry stakeholders committed to maintain awareness in Parliament of fuel poverty issues; to monitor and comment on progress against government's targets to eradicate fuel poverty; to advocate policies that deliver affordable warmth for vulnerable households with emphasis on improved domestic energy efficiency including effective thermal insulation alongside efficient and effective heating systFuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency Group, is a coalition of cross party MPs and industry stakeholders committed to maintain awareness in Parliament of fuel poverty issues; to monitor and comment on progress against government's targets to eradicate fuel poverty; to advocate policies that deliver affordable warmth for vulnerable households with emphasis on improved domestic energy efficiency including effective thermal insulation alongside efficient and effective heatinEfficiency Group, is a coalition of cross party MPs and industry stakeholders committed to maintain awareness in Parliament of fuel poverty issues; to monitor and comment on progress against government's targets to eradicate fuel poverty; to advocate policies that deliver affordable warmth for vulnerable households with emphasis on improved domestic energy efficiency including effective thermal insulation alongside efficient and effective heating systfuel poverty issues; to monitor and comment on progress against government's targets to eradicate fuel poverty; to advocate policies that deliver affordable warmth for vulnerable households with emphasis on improved domestic energy efficiency including effective thermal insulation alongside efficient and effective heating systfuel poverty; to advocate policies that deliver affordable warmth for vulnerable households with emphasis on improved domestic energy efficiency including effective thermal insulation alongside efficient and effective heatinefficiency including effective thermal insulation alongside efficient and effective heating systems.

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.

While no countries put forward new targets, all of them — from emissions giant Australia to tiny Niue (population 1,398) inscribed their domestic carbon - cutting, fossil - fuel reducing, renewable energy and energy efficiency goals as part of the declaration.

The large - scale study, which incorporated data from more than 40,000 unique flights, found significant savings in carbon emissions and monetary costs when airline captains were provided with tailored monthly information on fuel efficiency, along with targets and individualized feedback.

Kia is targeting an EPA city / highway - combined fuel efficiency figure of 42 mpg.

The automakers are targeting around 16 km / l of fuel efficiency from the new diesel powertrain to be featured in the latest Maserati Ghibli sedan.

Both engines will offer top - in - class performance and fuel efficiency, and are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg.

Throughout the development process, engineers have been targeting a 7 % improvement in fuel efficiency and a 5 % improvement in acceleration (0 - 100 km / h / 62 mph) over the existing six - speed DCT transmission.

Through applications of the new technology first in the mini-vehicle N BOX — the first model of the new mini-vehicle N Series — and gradually in other vehicle models, Honda is targeting top - of - industry fuel efficiency for every category within three years, while simultaneously setting a timeline of 2020 to reduce by 30 % CO2 emissions for all products sold worldwide, relative to emission figures for 2000.

Ford says it's targeting a highway fuel economy rating of 30 mpg or greater for the new - for - 2019 F - 150 diesel, and it seems the automaker could exceed that target; one of the five bars in the efficiency readout shows a high of around 35 mpg.

This result is triple the monthly target sales volume, demonstrating a positive reception by Japanese consumers, thanks to the Demio's stylish exterior, highly competitive cost of ownership and top class fuel efficiency.

Kia's R&D teams have targeted a 3 - 5 % improvement in acceleration (0 to 100 k, / h) and 5 - 7 % per cent improvement to fuel efficiency.

Throughout the development process, engineers have been targeting a seven percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a five percent improvement in acceleration (0 - 100 kph / 62 mph) over the existing six - speed DCT transmission.

Available in three trims — LX, S and EX — the all - new 2018 Rio is powered by a carryover but enhanced Gamma 1.6 - liter GDI four - cylinder engine, targeting improved fuel efficiency, better responsiveness and low - speed driving dynamics.

Fuel efficiency is a very important criteria for the target customer in this segment and Hyundai seems to have found a good balance between performance and efficiency.

With its unique combination of the lightweight TMED, proven GDI and Atkinson Cycle technology in the internal combustion engine, along with the DCT providing a dynamic driving experience, the Niro offers enjoyment and efficiency all in one, targeting a combined fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg.

Rio is powered by an enhanced 130 - horsepower, 1.6 - litre GDI four - cylinder, targeting improved fuel efficiency, better responsiveness and low - speed driving dynamics.

t Today, the Ford Transit Connect is targeted at taxi and delivery business where fuel efficiency is a top priority.

Fuel efficiency is targeted to hit 40 km per litre on the JC08 cycle, up from 32.6 km per litre of its predecessor.

-- Targeted energy efficiency measures in buildings, industry and transport account for nearly half the emissions reduction in 2020, with the additional investment required being more than offset by reduced spending on fuel bills.

The move comes because the company has made big inroads into its original target by cutting aircraft emissions intensity by 13.8 % efficiency and improving vehicle fuel efficiency by 16.6 % up until the end of the 2011 financial year.

A comprehensive approach to transportation energy efficiency at the federal, state, and local level must include a combination of strategies targeted at both vehicle fuel efficiency and travel behavior.

In order to achieve the target set by the Paris Agreement --- to limit the rise in global average temperature to below the 2 degree C threshold — all new construction must be designed to high energy efficiency standards and use no CO2 - emitting fossil fuel energy to operate; by 2050 the entire built environment must be carbon neutral.

The AB 32 year 2020 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets (year 2020 levels reduced to year 1990 measured levels) could be achieved by primarily addressing electricity generation and industrial sector greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts through increased use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and fuel substitution efforts.

This includes the «aspirational» target of improving fuel efficiency by 2 % every year, limiting emissions at 2020 levels and then reducing them to half of 2005 levels by 2050 — all non-binding.

Environmental groups are also concerned that the EU is prioritizing access to U.S. fossil fuels instead of maximizing the potential of renewables and efficiency, despite having set targets to reduce climate emissions by 2020.

The AIA +2030 Online Series helps design professionals create buildings that meet the energy efficiency targets of the 2030 Challenge, offering strategies to reach a minimum of a 70 % reduction in building energy consumption and fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions today, increasing to carbon neutral for new building designs by 2030.

The new energy efficiency target will not only save substantial heating fuels but will set New York State on a path to achieve annual electric efficiency savings of 3 percent of investor - owned utility sales in 2025.

«This approach targets reductions achieved at a sectoral level — for example in renewable energy, energy efficiency, fuel switching and other areas — and is a key complement to more traditional CDM projects as a way to mobilize capital, scale up reductions and deliver benefits to households and small and medium enterprises.»

• Government failure to provide a comprehensive and costed plan of action for meeting its targets; • Government failure to set a minimum standard of energy efficiency to be applied to affected households; • Repeated criticism of the Government from the independent Fuel Poverty Advisory Group; • That the Government itself has admitted that targets to reduce and eventually eliminate fuel poverty will be misFuel Poverty Advisory Group; • That the Government itself has admitted that targets to reduce and eventually eliminate fuel poverty will be misfuel poverty will be missed.

The chief goal of the proposal is to target fossil fuel energy imports / exports in order to provide a mechanism for pushing us into sustainable renewable energy sources and hopefully consumption reduction and efficiency as well.

The blame goes mostly to national economy and industry ministers, who constantly block any attempts to introduce mandatory targets for renewable energies, energy efficiency rules or fuel consumption standards for cars.»

The bike's target segment is rural India where people give more attention to multi-purpose use of the bike and fuel efficiency.