Sentences with phrase «fuel stops during»
«The drivers feel it's time to implement the extra protection,» said Wurz, and with the FIA looking at new ways to make Formula 1 more entertaining, including allowing the cars to make more horsepower, designing longer - lasting tires, and a return to fuel stops during races, the danger of open - wheel racecars will only increase.
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During the refuelling era, pit stop times were limited by the speed at which the fuel could get into the car.
A couple of impressive stops to deny Niasse during some nervy moments, but nothing to add fuel to the fire on Cech's position as number one.
He loves closing highways during storms but we need him to stop the burning of fossil fuels that is causing climate change.
Those modifications include stop — start (idle - off) systems in which the engine shuts down when the car is stopped during driving; low rolling - resistance tires (which are harder and thus less flat, reducing friction); variable valve timing for engines, which increases gas consumption efficiency; and fuel economy computers or displays to encourage eco-driving, such as such as those in the Toyota Prius, which show miles per gallon averages for that moment, hour, week or month, or when riding downhill, so that drivers are more aware of how their driving impacts fuel efficiency.
But today's all - new water - cooled 2.7 L is all - around better, benefiting from stop / start; direct injection; VarioCam Plus variable valve timing and lift on the intake cam; an alternator that sends more energy to the battery during braking and coasting; and a PDK dual - clutch transmission that enables additional coasting, allowing the engine to consume only enough fuel to remain at idle during certain driving conditions.
The thing that wasn't intentional was on our side of the garage when the fuel didn't go into the car during the stop.
During our many fuel stops, guesses about the Lotus's price range from high five - digits to $ 200,000.
The start - stop system is a highly effective engine management program that can help lower fuel consumption * as well as CO2 emissions by shutting off the engine while waiting at a traffic signal or during certain stop - and - go driving.
The system also features automatic engine shut - off when the vehicle is stopped, plus aggressive fuel cut - off during deceleration down to zero vehicle speed, which is enabled by the torque smoothing provided by the induction motor - generator unit.
In an effort to conserve fuel, the gasoline engine will kick in only when it needs to, so the system will favour the electric motor during initial start - up, when coasting, or when you come to a complete stop at intersections and traffic lights.
The updated 3.5 - liter EcoBoost V6 engine adds a start / stop feature to turn off the engine to save fuel during stops, such as when waiting at a traffic light.
Its smooth performance stops extra fuel consumption during engine start and stop.
During the trip I stopped only once for fuel, but it was an expensive stop.
Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery Providing up to 15 hp (11 kW) of electric power assistance during heavier acceleration Using electricity instead of gasoline when stopped, with automatic and smooth engine start - stop functionality Aggressive fuel cut - off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings Intelligent charge / discharge of the high - voltage battery.
A 6 - speed automatic transmission is the only available gearbox, and fuel economy is rated at 12 miles per gallon in stop and go driving and 18 miles per gallon during highway cruising.
«Being able to provide electric boost to the powertrain system during heavy acceleration and grade driving enables the LaCrosse transmission to operate more efficiently, while the added functionality of engine start - stop and fuel shut - off during deceleration provides added fuel savings.»
Shutting off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, to minimize idling Restarting the engine promptly when the brake pedal is released Enabling early fuel shut - off during vehicle deceleration Capturing vehicle kinetic energy during deceleration through regenerative braking to charge the advanced nickel metal hydride battery Performing intelligent battery charging when it is most efficient The new GM Hybrid system provides additional power, when required, during launch from the electric motor / generator.
• Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery • Providing up to 11 kW (15 hp) of electric power assistance during acceleration • Automatic engine shut - off when the vehicle is stopped • Aggressive fuel cut - off during deceleration down to zero vehicle speed, enabled by the torque smoothing provided by the motor - generator unit • Intelligent charge / discharge of the high - voltage battery.
We've also adopted a new power control system that automatically performs many of the functions that used to be done manually, such as turning on the reserve fuel pump and switching the batteries during pit stops.»
During its launch, the Golf Sportsvan will come with a range of 6 new engines; all equipped with a stop - start system as standard and are 19 % more fuel - efficient compared to the previous versions.
Crews raced against time to keep their low budget racers running as well as swapping out drivers and fueling cars during pit stops.
It also sipped fuel sparingly during the testing, despite being the only car to lack an idle - stop function.
The system delivers fuel economy gains through advanced engine control algorithms including early fuel cut - off during deceleration, optimized transmission shift controls and by smoothly stopping the engine at idle.
The gasoline engine in mild hybrids shut off during braking, coasting, and when stopped, saving fuel.
All engines will feature stop start capability to improve fuel economy, while the V6s feature cylinder deactivation during low - load operations.
The all - new eTorque system improves fuel economy, launch performance, and driver comfort during start / stop operations.
The frugal power plant is also good for fuel mileage of 29 - mpg in stop and go driving and 38 - mpg during highway cruising, making it one of the most efficient options available from Ford.
Consider too the Range Rover Sport's sub - 11.0 L / 100 km fuel consumption during the week we tested it (10.2 by the time we handed it back), despite unconstrained use of its 250kW / 740Nm output and lack of an auto - stop facility.
Now standard across the full F - 150 lineup, Auto Start - Stop Technology can help reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions during city driving.
Other features on eAssist Buicks include regenerative braking, seamless engine stop - start plus ample current for all the accessories when the vehicle is at rest, and fuel cut - off during deceleration.
The No. 3 crew short - filled on fuel during its first stop in an attempt to gain position while hoping for a caution period at the same time.
During stops, when coasting, or when decelerating, the eTorque system enables the Jeep to stop fuel flow while still managing transmission functions.
It's only during intense stop - and - go city driving that hybrids really cut fuel consumption.
The damage system included tire wear and body damage and also includes a fuel consumption aspect which will require players to make pit stops during races.
During a stop near Sydney, Australia, mainly framed around urging young people to join the Church, Pope Benedict XVI on Friday also spent time describing nature's wonders and wounds — «scars which mark the surface of our earth, erosion, deforestation, the squandering of the world's mineral and ocean resources in order to fuel an insatiable consumption.»
I fear that the «spin» is a juggernaut that can't be stopped few know or care about the details of this subject I live in a highly affluent urban area, cheek to jowl with a major science oriented university I know no one who doubts the «consensus» the «man as scourge of nature» religion rules few are a aware of the hiatus, those that are consider it Koch and fossil fuel industry propaganda sigh... the voices here are, for me, a glimpse of light and reason I guess we are about to endure a media barrage thanks Dr. Curry, I'll re-read this post once in awhile during the blitz
Vincentrj # 28 you are unclear re the division of your opinions / inferences between the 3 basic sub-topics (1) heat is entering the oceans due to radiative imbalance due to humans burning carbon fuels (2) the heat rate coupled with its estimated duration (based on its cause) will make it within a few decades become unprecedented during the last several thousand years and same for the surface temperature rise that will be required to stop it (3) the effects on flora & fauna will be highly negative even within this century and more so for centuries and millenia thereafter, in particular the human species which has softened much and expects much more since the days when a mammoth tusk through the groin was met with «well Og's had it, press on».
During the budget standoff, he put up a petition to stop fossil - fuel production on federal lands.
The GM Hybrid system provides start - stop functionality, early fuel shut - off during deceleration, regenerative braking and intelligent battery charging.