Motorcycles can be a fun and
fuel efficient mode of transportation, but before you get started, be sure that you're properly prepared.
Not exact matches
UPS has also been blazing new trails in operational efficiency via intermodal shifting, e.g., using the most
fuel -
efficient transport
mode (airplane, train, truck or ship) or combination of
modes to meet customer needs.
When you attempt to accelerate too fast, since you're not in sport
mode, your car might try to down shift to let you accelerate faster hence getting up to speed quicker (Accelerations are not
fuel efficient, unlike holding a constant speed)
2WD
mode shifts power to the front wheels for
fuel -
efficient city driving.
No matter what configuration the driver prefers, the M5 always defaults to its most luxurious,
fuel -
efficient mode when the engine is started.
The other drive
modes allow the car to be sportier, comfier, or more
fuel efficient by adjusting a number of parameters including shift logic, throttle response, and steering effort.
Included with the powertrain are three driving
modes (i.e., Sport
Mode, Green
Mode, and Mid
mode) for varying feel between sporty and
fuel -
efficient driving.
Using the hybrid
mode provides an average run of 94 miles per gallon which makes it the most
fuel efficient model out of the three available for next yearâ $ ™ s lineup.
More
fuel efficient than Kia's existing six - speed automatic transmission, the new DCT has been engineered with low
fuel consumption and a sporty driving feel when in manual
mode, and with comfort and smoothness when left in automatic
mode.
The DNA drive
mode selector returns, but now as a knob rather than the previous toggle switch; it also adds new
fuel - sipping Advanced
Efficient and sportier Racing (on high - performance models)
modes to complement the existing Dynamic and Natural settings.
ECO
mode adds a sailing function and an ECO display that promotes
fuel -
efficient driving practices.
Thanks to its very rapid shifting it enables you to achieve excellent acceleration while operating in the optimum
mode and also being extremely
fuel efficient.
The iDrive navigation system also has a new ECO PRO
mode, where if used instead of the traditional shortest or fastest route, takes you through the most
fuel efficient road to your destination.
I rarely press the Sport
mode as it is the least
fuel efficient.
Hybrid: all hybrid functions such as electric operating
mode, boost and recuperation are available and are applied according to the driving situation and route in the most
fuel -
efficient manner.
ECO PRO
mode, which can be activated via the Driving Experience Control switch, supports a particularly
fuel -
efficient driving style in the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and makes more frequent use of all - electric
mode.
If the driver shifts up or down manually, the transmission independently switches back to the
fuel -
efficient automatic shift
mode after a pre-determined period of time elapses.
The Hybrid A / C
mode favors more
fuel efficient performance by limiting the draw on the hybrid powertrain, while the normal
mode provides maximum passenger comfort in hot climates and enhances defogging performance.
The Sport
mode is geared towards active driving fun while the Green
mode supports
fuel efficient driving.
- Providing real - time feedback in NORMAL and ECON drive
modes, the ambient meter (speedometer ring) turns from blue to green when the driver engages in more
fuel -
efficient driving practices.
This means it can run in near - Otto
mode all the way out to hairy - edge,
fuel -
efficient Atkinson range.
The B (Brake)
mode offers substantially increased regenerative braking to assist in more
efficient hybrid operation and therefore increased
fuel efficiency.
In «C»
mode (Controlled Efficiency), smooth transmission and engine characteristics support a
fuel -
efficient and comfort - oriented driving style.
Based on the navigation data and real - time traffic information, the most
fuel -
efficient choice of four
modes can be calculated along the route to the destination as soon as the car is started, even for long distances.
The C - Max Hybrid is a conventional parallel hybrid, with gasoline and electric power sources sharing propulsion duties, and is targeted to deliver better
fuel economy than the current Fusion Hybrid — which, at 41 mpg combined, is already the most
fuel -
efficient sedan sold in the U.S.. It's also said to operate in electric - only
mode beyond 47 mph; and the vehicle's Powersplit controller is an evolution of what's currently used in the Fusion.
Engine off at idle Low - speed, electric - only propulsion Cutting off
fuel to the engine during vehicle deceleration Regenerative braking Energy -
efficient accessory systems Unlike single -
mode hybrid technology found in competitors» SUVs, the two -
mode system maximizes city and highway
fuel economy by integrating two electric continuously variable
modes with four fixed mechanical gear ratios.
Awards: * 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick Reviews: * Balances sharp handling with a ride quality that won't beat you up, engine choices offer power, smoothness and
fuel efficiency, interior is upscale and spacious, with logical, easy - to - use controls Source: Edmunds * Both the six - and eight - cylinder engines are powerful and refined, front and rear seats are spacious and comfortable, interior is well - built with top - notch materials, dual -
mode liftgate improves cargo - carrying flexibility Source: Edmunds * Hatchback utility with sport sedan performance, extended wheelbase increases rear legroom, strong and
fuel -
efficient engines, all - wheel drive is standard.
An Eco
mode and an accelerator pedal detent help promote
fuel -
efficient driving.
Furthermore, driver - selectable
modes offer you a way to customize your driving experience at any time, with two options: Eco, for more
fuel -
efficient performance, and Sport, for more thrills when you cruise down Merritt Parkway.
ECO PRO
mode supports relaxed,
fuel -
efficient driving with features such as a coasting function.
In addition to the standard MID
mode, the Sport
mode is geared towards active driving fun while the Green
mode supports
fuel -
efficient driving.
While it seems like a plug - in hybrid would be more
fuel efficient, this model actually gets 39 mpg combined when operating in hybrid
mode.
Two High
mode was reintroduced on the redesigned second generation Expedition (U222) for the 2003 model year and featured a new full front axle disconnect system with vacuum operated front locking hubs that would disconnect the front axle, front differential, and front drive shaft when not needed for quieter, more
fuel -
efficient operation on pavement.
In «C»
mode (Controlled Efficiency), tangibly soft transmission and engine characteristics support a
fuel -
efficient and comfort - oriented driving style.
Clearly displaying the drive
mode on the MID (Multi Information Display) contributes to smoother, more
fuel efficient drive.
Easily accessible on the center console, the driver -
mode selector dial can quickly change the SUV's drive
mode from
fuel -
efficient 2WD to 4 wheel drive or Lock
Mode for mastering even challenging off - road or weather conditions.
Combined with other BMW EfficientDynamics technologies including the standard Auto Stop / Start, Brake Energy Regeneration and ECO PRO
mode for the new Driving Experience Control, this highly
efficient transmission helps ensure each of the new 3 Series Sedan models delivers the lowest
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions when compared to their respective direct rivals.
If the eDrive button is pressed in either COMFORT
mode — which strikes an even balance between sporty and
efficient characteristics — or ECO PRO
mode (designed for particularly
fuel -
efficient driving), power is provided by the electric motor alone up to a speed of 75 mph.
The Econ
mode is the most
fuel efficient.
The Accord Hybrid's two - motor hybrid system, part of an expanding lineup of Honda EarthDreams ® Technology powertrains, seamlessly blends electric - only, hybrid and engine drive
modes along with powerful regenerative braking to provide highly responsive, refined and
fuel -
efficient performance in a wide range of driving situations.
Infiniti says the new M37 is more
fuel efficient than the model it replaces, due in part to Infiniti Drive, which allows the transmission to operate in four
modes: Standard, Eco, Sport and Snow.
The four - cylinder variant offers an EPA
fuel economy rating of 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway, while the new two -
mode V6 rates achieves 28 mpg in the city and 31 mpg highway, making it the most
fuel -
efficient V6 SUV in the world.
Underpinned by a Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, and powered by a
fuel -
efficient 3.5 - liter V6 or Toyota Hybrid System (THS II) powertrain, the 2019 Toyota Avalon embodies consumers» overarching desire for high - caliber, design - centric, technologically - savvy
modes of attainable, premium transportation.
There are a number of transport emissions reduction policy measures that Congress could pursue, but the one that will have the most immediate impact is the one that will demand more from those
modes of transportation that are currently the most
fuel and carbon
efficient — like passenger rail.
Some of the things covered are: What Tesla Motors» mission is, SolarCity (mentioning again the imminent IPO), Musk's idea for an electric plane that would be much more
efficient than the current generation of planes, why hydrogen
fuel cells won't make it in cars, the «hyperloop» 5th
mode of transportation -LRB-!?)
Going Further by Adding Batteries and Electric Motors Then once the ICE itself has been made as
efficient as possible, you can further improve overall
fuel economy by coupling it with hybrid technology, from the mildest form that only provides anti-idling, to almost - fully - electric plug - in hybrids that have a battery big enough to allow driving in fully electric
mode for a while (but there's still a gas engine to serve as backup).
Crucially for driving instructors, the Chili pack includes dual - zone air conditioning and three different driving
modes including the
fuel efficient Green
mode.