Sentences with phrase «fuel technologies provide»

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The emergence of this new technology was truly innovative and provided alternatives to the heavy use of fossil fuels.

With the first close of the $ 30 - million goal already secured solely from private investors, the Fund is pleased to announce its first two investments: GreenMantra, which has developed a proprietary technology platform to convert plastics into chemicals and other fuels; and Smart Energy Instruments (SEI), which is on track to create low - cost energy sensors that form the backbone of a smarter grid by providing real - time, highly granular data measurements.

One of the investors was the Amazon Alexa Fund, which provides venture capital to fuel voice technology innovation.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The remaining funds went towards two companies aimed at reducing humanity's dependence on fossil fuels and so counteracting the problem of climate change: Tesla Motors ($ 70m), a luxury electric car manufacturer that has since expanded to provide energy to homes and businesses through battery technology; and SolarCity ($ 10m) which seeks to offer a cleaner and more affordable energy solution.

CCN is embarking on an environmental initiative that will see it use technology from international green energy leader Global Water Engineering to harvest biogas (methane) energy from waste water to replace fossil fuels and provide reliable base load energy while simultaneously achieving much cleaner effluent.

Anaerobic technology is particularly applicable to countries suffering drought, where treated waste water not only provides green energy to substitute for fossil fuels emitting climate change gases, but also processes waste streams to high recycling standards.

They use a surface air - gap firing technology, which can help improve engine performance and fuel efficiency by providing multiple spark paths.

For example, I have voted to improve fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, to provide communities with funding to expand public transportation, to provide tax credits to expand the use of wind and solar technologies, as well as expanding access to grants and tax credits for homeowners to weatherize their homes and purchase more fuel efficient vehicles.

And while EPA designed the rule to accommodate fossil fuel plants equipped with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, the Barnett report said such plants are unlikely to find favor with investors unless Congress provides incentives to defray their higher construction and operation costs.

Brazil, on the other hand, has managed to provide 40 percent of its transportation fuel from sugarcane - derived ethanol and helped develop the flex - fuel technology that now allows drivers in the U.S. to switch between gasoline and the biofuel.

Wind, water and solar technologies can provide 100 percent of the world's energy, eliminating all fossil fuels.

«The idea is to demonstrate that the combination of our pyrolysis and our upgrading technology provides superior economic returns for people who own biomass and want to turn it into transportation fuels,» Rekoske says — an effort that could be useful on other islands or even the U.S. mainland.

(The admirable original bill is designed to increase fuel efficiency in cars and light trucks, encourage production of biofuels, and provide funds to develop technology that will capture carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.)

This demonstration of the key steps in fuel production will ensure that this vital space power technology will be available to provide electricity and heat for ambitious exploration missions of the solar system in this decade and beyond.

«When it comes to life cycle greenhouse gas emissions, wind and solar energy provide a much better greenhouse gas balance than fossil - based low carbon technologies, because they do not require additional energy for the production and transport of fuels, and the technologies themselves can be produced to a large extend with decarbonized electricity,» states Edgar Hertwich, an industrial ecologist from Yale University who co-authored the study.

Using our proprietary technology platform, Mascoma provides bioengineered yeasts and other microorganisms proven to reduce costs and improve yields in the production of renewable fuels and chemicals.

The bulk of Winning Our Energy Independence is devoted is describing how solar technologies — sun, wind, and biomass — and garbage are abundant and can provide virtually all of our energy as coal and nuclear plants and gasoline - fueled transportation are phased out.

Axens will also provide the coal liquids upgrading technologies necessary to achieve finished fuel specifications.

Sasol and General Electric (GE: NYSE)'s GE Power & Water have together developed new technology that will clean waste water from Fischer - Tropsch plants used to produce synthetic fuels and chemicals, while also providing biogas as a by - product for power generation.

The technology could be better than solar panels because it can easily store fuel rather than simply providing intermittent energy.

PRISM is a high energy neutron (fast) reactor design which uses a series of proven, safe and mature technologies to provide an innovative solution to disposition plutonium stockpiles and harness the remaining energy potential of used nuclear fuel and surplus plutonium.

AvantiRenewables provides customers with flexible and tailored lower carbon fuel choices and one of its first offerings uses biomass technology to deliver heating and hot water for businesses.

At Bickley Park, we are constantly responding to research into how to bridge the gender gap: school development over the summer was fuelled by how to optimise boys» performance, resulting in the introduction of a new food technology classroom — providing hands on learning — and an outdoor timber trail to let pupils burn off energy at break times.»

Fuel Education provides innovative digital curriculum, technology, instruction, and support enabling you to create a learning environment that is just right for your students.

So last year, electronic fuel - injection units provided by Freescale / McLaren and Bosch — better known for their F1 technology — finally replaced the old Holley - derived carburetors that had been standard equipment for decades.

Equipped with the most up - to - date technology and styling, a new vehicle will likely provide greater fuel efficiency, as well as include all the neatest bells, whistles, thing - a-majigs and doo - dads you could ever desire.

This paper provides an overview of recent trends in light - duty vehicle fuel economy around the world, new projections, and a discussion of fuel economy technology opportunities and costs over the next 30 - 50 years - all in the context of recent IEA projections of global energy use (especially oil use) and CO2 emissions.

This report provides data on the fuel economy and technology characteristics of new light - duty vehicles (cars, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and pickup trucks) for model years 1975 through 2007.

Honda's so - called Green Wave technology aims to promote safety and better fuel economy by providing the driver with directions on how to drive.

The 2018 Rio sedan has been redesigned to provide a combination of fuel efficiency, innovative technology and fun - to - drive characteristics.

The unfortunate irony is that while many additional major manufacturers, from Audi to Porsche and BMW to Volkswagen, all have hopes to provide competition for the Prius, with new hybrids and other alternative fuel cars, there's one certainty: All manufacturers embracing hybrid and eco-friendly technology are vying for a still - small share of the market.

The technology provides vehicle location information, as well as tire pressure, battery and fuel levels.

Yet this hasn't deterred a growing number of automakers from pouring vast amounts of money into the development of hydrogen fuel - cell technology, which can provide a car with range commensurate with conventional gasoline - engine models while emitting nothing but water in the form of steam.

Diesel technology provides the optimal blend of power and efficiency, serving up excellent fuel economy and generous engine torque.

outlet diameter; Features high technology filtration; Designed to provide optimum balance between low restriction and required efficiency; Comes with filter body and bottom plate engineered to resist pressure and vibrations; Designed for fuel injection systems and oxygenated fuels.

An electro - mechanical automatic transmission (EMAT) provided the fuel efficiency of a manual transmission with the convenience of an automatic (this technology's origins are unclear.)

(527 N • m) of torque, and features fuel - saving Multi-displacement System (MDS) technology that provides as much as a 20 percent improvement in fuel economy.

The latest powertrain technologies — including advanced turbocharging, high - pressure direct fuel - injection and twin variable valve timing — are combined to provide outstanding driveability, with very strong bottom - end performance and an extremely broad, torquey power band.

Crystal Metallic 2017 Chrysler 300 Limited RWD 8 - Speed Automatic 3.6 L V6 Flex Fuel 24V VVT30 / 19 Highway / City MPGChrysler Group Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Vehicle History * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 84 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date * Warranty Deductible: $ 100 * Includes First Day Rental, Car Rental Allowance, and Trip Interruption Benefits * Roadside Assistance * 125 Point Inspection * Limited Warranty: 3 Month / 3, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) after new car warranty expires or from certified purchase date * Transferable WarrantyReviews: * Provides an exceptionally supple and quiet ride over rough pavement; comfortable cabin has an upscale look and feel; available V8 engine is well suited to the car's personality; touchscreen technology interface is easy to use.

«The efficiencies generated by our new global C - car platform will enable us to provide Ford Focus customers with an affordable product offering quality, fuel efficiency, safety and technology beyond their expectations,» he added.

The standard Pentastar V6 engine, and the available HEMI V8 uses the latest technologies to improve performance, provide the powerful torque you need with the fuel efficiency you want for Albany traffic.

The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection offers a level of performance a naturally - aspirated power unit would only be able to provide with a larger number of cylinders and extra displacement, meaning far higher weight and significantly greater fuel consumption.

A central injector - based system also provides the most flexible foundation for future fuel - saving technologies.

A central injector - based system also provides the most flexible foundation for future fuel - saving technologies, according to Ford.

It's a value solution that gives us the ability to answer market trends quickly and provide broad market coverage, a key component of the EcoBoost strategy to deliver an affordable, fuel - efficient engine technology at high volumes.

The Endurance ® V8 engine also features Direct Injection Gas (DIG ™) technology, which provides better wide - open throttle performance and improved fuel economy and emissions performance (versus a non-direct-injection system) by reducing engine knock, improving combustion stability and offering precise injection control.

The Endurance ® V8 also features Direct Injection Gas (DIG ™) technology, which provides better wide - open throttle performance and improved fuel economy and emissions performance (versus a non-direct-injection system) by reducing engine knock, improving combustion stability and offering precise injection control.

Disclaimer: Dodge Provided the Challenger SRT, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas Year: 2015 Make: Dodge Model: Challenger Trim: SRT 392 Engine: 6.4 L HEMI V8 Driveline: Eight - Speed Automatic, Rear - Wheel Drive Horsepower @ RPM: 485 @ 6,100 Torque @ RPM: 475 @ 4,200 Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - Curb Weight: 4,251 lbs Location of Manufacture: Brampton, Ontario Base Price: $ 44,995 As Tested Price: $ 49,675 (Includes $ 995.00 Destination Charge) Options: TorqueFlite Eight - Speed Automatic Transmission - $ 1,400.00 Technology Group - $ 995.00 UConnect 8.4 AN AM / FM / SXM / HD / BT / NAV - $ 695.00 Twin Center Black Stripes - $ 595.00 View full article

Corolla's Valvematic engine technology helps provide a more rewarding drive and greater fuel efficiency.