Sentences with phrase «fuel savings from»

Using data provided by CBS, the Dutch Institute for Statistics, the researchers made an estimate of the «turning point» where the efficiency reduction of conventional power plants balances out the fuel savings from wind energy.

And per MW of solar installed, the carbon savings and the fuel savings from a MW of utility - scale PV are 50 % larger.»

It excluded other costs such as R&D as well as the benefit of fuel savings from improved efficiency.

For instance, according to IEA report, fuel savings from investment in non-fossil fuel technologies will pay for the investments.

«As members of the Fuel Rewards program, IHG Rewards Club members can stack additional fuel savings from purchases made at a variety of participating retailers, restaurants and merchants,» the company noted.

The Good The 2018 BMW 530e boasts improved efficiency over the non-hybrid before you factor in additional fuel savings from regular plug - ins.

The fuel savings from the TDI are a nice perk, but you will need to refill the AdBlue tank every 10,000 miles.

The fuel savings from an efficient car would be enough to power all the world's airplane fleets, says MacCready.

The study examined fuel savings from 16 emerging transportation technologies, such as adaptive cruise control, eco-navigation, wireless communications to improve the efficiency of existing transportation infrastructure, such as traffic light synchronization.

Add in productivity gains and fuel savings from more efficient travel, and a switch to fully automated car fleets could save the U.S. economy a staggering US$ 1.3 trillion a year, Morgan Stanley estimates.

Not exact matches

It's not surprising that airlines would be slow to forfeit the gains they've seen from all those fuel savings, but, curiously, they haven't been lowering ticket prices very much, which would be a natural way to start trying to steal customers from one another.

For commercial electricity consumers, sourcing renewable power can lock in future savings from technologies whose fuel — wind, sun, water, biomass and the earth's heat — is free.

And indeed, pension - fund savings did fuel a stock market run - up from the 1960s onward.

«Our plan from the start has been to drive strong cost savings to fuel investments in people, capabilities and brands that can lead to sustainable, profitable growth.

In 2014 we moved within two miles from work and that brought substantial fuel savings.

The Web - based software helps you locate your vehicles, while also helping you get more savings from operating costs and lesser fuel use.

The fuels retailer, which is struggling to replace a $ 150 million earnings gap arising from the looming loss of a major supply contract with Woolworths, also announced a revamp of its operational structure that will make further cost savings and could point to a spin - off or demerger down the track.

Thus, I agreed to be part of their fuel savings campaign along with Holly from Kids Activities Blog, Ashley from The Shine Project, and Summer from The Girls With Glasses Show.

Moving the Common Fund away from fossil fuel investments will protect the retirement savings of New Yorkers,» Cuomo said.

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?

With potential savings from the simplest of measures starting at around 3 % of annual fuel consumption, can you really afford not to come along?

There may come a tipping point when voters become suspicious of why the Tories keep targeting unemployment support, especially when bigger savings can be found from ending unnecessary benefits to wealthier pensioners such as free TV licences and winter fuel payments.»

«Moving the Common (Retirement) Fund away from fossil fuel investments will protect the retirement savings of New Yorkers,» Cuomo said in announcing his proposal Tuesday.

In an orbit that was more equatorial, where you could maximize your fuel savings by launching from there.

Other similar billion - ton savings in emissions (what Princeton University professors Stephen Pacala and Robert Socolow have dubbed «stabilization wedges») are desperately needed and can come only from reduction in fossil - fuel consumption through energy efficiency, low - carbon technologies and changes in way of life.

Finally, taking a more worldly view, they estimated replacing coal - fired power plants in Japan with liquid - natural - gas plants that burn fuel imported from the United States would also be a net - plus for the environment, with a 15 percent emissions savings.

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.

If all American air conditioners also used the device, the savings in energy would equal the emissions from eight large power stations burning fossil fuels.

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).

The Volt requires premium gas, which detracts from fuel savings,

Apart from the financial savings to be made and income from the current government incentives, Cella felt it was important for the benefit of future generations to preserve the stocks of fossil fuels for as long as possible.

That attitude today may well be «pound wise and penny foolish» as wasted fuel can quickly exceed the cost savings gained from delayed or avoided maintenance.

Had we not had that major failure and drove it for another 5 years at least we would've been about even with all the savings from fuel.

As with other hybrids, the fuel savings (GM forecasts 48 mpg) may not pencil out against the cost premium using today's values, but insulating yourself from future fuel price volatility is a value to some.

Both 740i / Li and 750i / Li models benefit from BMW's Auto Start / Stop System which shuts off the engine when stopped at traffic lights or in stop - and - go traffic to further maximize fuel savings.

Lexus says that changing from the conventional four - stroke Otto cycle to the more fuel efficient Atkinson cycle contributes fuel savings of 12 to 14 percent.

While, on paper, the fuel - economy savings from diesel takes years to return the investment, the driving performance of a diesel - powered vehicle helps offset this for some consumers.

It will be based on VAG's new MQB platform that underpins the new VW Passat, so expect some weight savings over the PQ35 platform sourced from the previous VW Golf, thus improving fuel efficiency and driving characteristics.

Although it boasts a 17 % savings in fuel economy as a «mild» hybrid, it is no less a BMW as it provides V12 performance from a V8 engine.

The new Drive - E engines will weigh nearly 100 pounds less than some of the company's current engines, with fuel economy savings ranging from 13 to 26 percent.

The fuel savings are 20 percent up from the base vehicle's 22 mpg ‑ US (11 L / 100 km) / 27 mpg ‑ US (8.7 L / 100 km) city / highway EPA sticker to 27 mpg ‑ US (8.7 L / 100 km) / 32 mpg ‑ US (7.4 L / 100 km), the highest highway fuel economy of any 2007 model SUV sold in the US market.

Nothing wrong with that, since the biggest bump in fuel savings comes from regenerating power when you slow down in traffic, then use the recaptured power to get back up to speed.

Porsche says it's continuing toward fuel - savings without departing from the core elements that brought it to where it is.

Both 740Li xDrive and 750i xDrive / 750Li xDrive models benefit from BMW's Auto Start / Stop System which shuts off the engine when stopped at traffic lights or in stop - and - go traffic to further maximize fuel savings.

The fuel savings are gained from use of fuel - efficient direct - injection technology, and engineers cut 8 pounds off the overall engine weight via a thinwall crankcase casting, exhaust headers that are integrated into the cylinder head and changes to the bearings.

When gas prices are low, recovering the extra cost of a hybrid from fuel savings isn't really possible.

Here's a screen shot from my hybrid fuel savings calculator I created for that article using the two vehicles.

And this calculator from AAA will help you estimate your overall fuel budget so that you can approximate the potential savings with various credit cards.

Though you can use Avios to fly on British Airways from the U.S. to Great Britain, the high fees and fuel surcharges charged by British Airways will often cancel out the savings of an award ticket.

In addition to describing the SkySails system, which TreeHugger readers already know from earlier articles on Beluga and SkySails, the video reports that fuels savings can reach 50 %, but this reflects optimal conditions.