Sentences with phrase «fuel technology standards»

She led successful legislative efforts to establish clean energy programs and accompanying funding sources, clean vehicles and fuel technology standards, air and water quality rules, and natural resources protection programs.

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That means setting standards that encourage the new technologies, such as a promised renewable fuels standard, aimed at encouraging ways to ensure fuel consumers like cars and furnaces produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

Chinese policymakers are eager to fuel wider adoption of blockchain technologies by setting up framework and standards.

Beijing is using sales quotas and fuel efficiency standards to press global automakers to help local suppliers develop battery technology.

But while we wait for B.C's LNG mega-project to cross the finish line, let's take this opportunity to showcase the gold standard that Canada can bring to the energy race through alternative and clean fuels and technologies.

CST Wastewater Solutions Managing Director Mr Mike Bambridge will be on hand to discuss these latest wastewater and green energy technologies that not only clean wastewater to top world standards, but also extract biogas to substitute for fossil fuel in boilers and to generate electricity.

«This world - class technology — which can be applied globally by all community - minded companies with organic waste and wastewater streams — produces both green energy to supplant fossil fuel needs as well as delivering high quality treated wastewater to safeguard community water standards.

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.

With new technology introduced in the past couple of years to meet upcoming fuel economy standards, drivers of a small handful of the latest Ford, Chevy, GMC, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi models may feel engine hesitation when they goose the accelerator, which is a source of frustration, at minimum, to many drivers.

«If we were to have such a thing,» he says, «it would be the sort of technology that would fuel our future growth and expansion and have the ability to raise the standard of living of the entire world.»

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.

The model produces different jobs and growth projections for a business - as - usual scenario with no technology breakthroughs or major new policies, and then generates different outcomes by factoring in new policies such as a national clean energy standards such as proposed by President Obama; increases in corporate average fuel economy standards; tougher environmental controls on coal - fired power generators; extended investment and production tax credits for clean energy sources and an expanded federal energy loan guarantee program.

Efforts to drastically slash automobile emissions and fuel use within 40 years don't stand a chance without subsidies, technology improvements and more stringent government standards, according to a report by a panel of experts released Monday.

Furthermore, he said, ITS technologies should be recognized for their fuel - saving benefits in DOT and U.S. EPA's fuel economy standards.

One of automakers» greatest concerns in meeting the Obama administration's ambitious new fuel economy standards is that consumers will continue to steer clear of alternative automobile technologies, which come at a steep price premium.

All Fives enjoy «EfficientDynamics» fuel - saving technology, a wealth of standard - fit and optional electronic driver aids and the sort of high - tech cost options that wouldn't disgrace a Bentley.

We'd hope to attract them with the great looks of the car, a new high - technology direct - injection six - cylinder engine, good fuel economy, all the standard equipment, and higher technology features.»

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.

«This next phase of standards for heavy and medium duty vehicles will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while driving innovation, and will ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in developing fuel efficient technologies through the next decade and beyond.»

The clean - sheet fifth - generation small - block maintains the pushrod legacy while integrating a host of new technologies, such as direct injection and standard cylinder deactivation (marketed as Active Fuel Management), which work in tandem to deliver outstanding real - world fuel econFuel Management), which work in tandem to deliver outstanding real - world fuel econfuel economy.

(Skip to details on the: CLS63 AMG) New for 2014 Fuel - saving stop - start technology is now standard for rear - and all - wheel - drive versions of the CLS550.

While they lectured us about forthcoming government standards for the use of sustainable clean - air fuels in every aspect of our lives (notably in California), the real question has been the availability of an affordable automotive technology to use the fuel.

In recent years, and responding to the standards established in the National Program, automakers have been rapidly adopting fuel - efficient technologies like turbo charging, engine downsizing, more sophisticated transmissions, vehicle weight reduction, aerodynamics, and idle stop - start, along with improved accessories and air conditioning systems.

Accord delivers safety and driver - assistive technology standard with a seriously fun, refined and fuel - efficient driving experience.

And what's more, fuel - saving stop / start technology comes standard on all three.

The Specs Type of vehicle All - wheel - drive, mid-sized SUV Engine 230 - hp 2.5 L DOHC supercharged four - cylinder with electric motor Power 250 net hp; 243 lb - ft of torque Transmission Continuously variable Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P235 / 55R20 (optional) Price (base / as tested) $ 53,950 / $ 62,950 Destination charge $ 1,995 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 7.6 city, 6.9 highway Standard features Auto on / off bi-xenon headlights, leather seats, eight - way power driver's seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, cruise control, dual - zone automatic climate control, rear - zone climate control, 60 / 40 - split folding second - row bench seat, 50 / 50 - split folding third - row seat, power door locks, windows and mirrors, push - button start, speed - sensitive windshield wipers, Bose premium audio system with satellite radio and 13 speakers, steering wheel audio controls, rear - view monitor, hard - drive navigation system, Infiniti Connection telematics system, around - view monitor with moving object detection and front and rear sonar system Options Technology package ($ 3,500), includes backup collision intervention, intelligent brake assist with forward collision warning, blind spot warning and intervention, lane departure warning; Deluxe Touring package ($ 3,200), includes 20 - inch aluminum wheels, Bose surround - sound audio system with 15 speakers, panoramic sunroof; Theatre package ($ 2,300), includes dual seven - inch colour monitors and two wireless headphones

The Cayenne Diesel is rated to tow up to 7,716 lbs., can travel up to an estimated 740 miles on a single tank of fuel and is built to meet Tier 2 BIN5 emissions standards using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology.

As for propulsion, all engines both gasoline and diesel on offer now use BMW's TwinPower turbo technology for upping power without upping fuel consumption and XDrive intelligent all - wheel drive is now standard or an option on 12 different models.

Standard equipment includes an M Sports Package and the newest Z4 also features BMW Efficient Dynamics technologies such as Brake Energy Regeneration, Electric Power Steering and on - demand operation of engine ancillary units, optimizing fuel economy and emissions, BMW says.

Standard kit on Sport models includes 18 - inch alloy wheels, parking assistance, fuel - saving stop - start technology, rain - sensing windscreen wipers, sports seats, a seven - inch screen, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, cruise control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ambient interior lighting and man - made Artico leather upholstery.

Fuel - saving Engine Stop / Start (ESS) technology is standard with the automatic transmissions.

This model has a sharp Blue with a Yw Cloth Standard Bucket Seats Charcoal Black * Bluetooth * * Backup Camera * * Popular Color * * Fuel Efficient * All of our vehicles are researched and priced regularly using LIVE MARKET PRICING TECHNOLOGY to ensure that you always receive the best overall market value.

Market launch of the new MINI 5 door with four model variants (combined fuel consumption: 5.9 — 3.6 l / 100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 136 — 95 g / km); two petrol and two diesel engines of the new generation available with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; MINI Cooper 5 door with 100 kW / 136 hp 3 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper S 5 door with 141 kW / 192 hp 4 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper D 5 door with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 hp) and MINI Cooper SD 5 door featuring new 4 - cylinder diesel engine presented for the first time with an output of 125 kW / 170 hp; 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, 6 - speed Steptronic transmission or Steptronic sports transmission as an optional extra; extensive MINIMALISM technology including auto start / stop function and optional GTechnology; MINI Cooper 5 door with 100 kW / 136 hp 3 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper S 5 door with 141 kW / 192 hp 4 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper D 5 door with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 hp) and MINI Cooper SD 5 door featuring new 4 - cylinder diesel engine presented for the first time with an output of 125 kW / 170 hp; 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, 6 - speed Steptronic transmission or Steptronic sports transmission as an optional extra; extensive MINIMALISM technology including auto start / stop function and optional Gtechnology including auto start / stop function and optional GREEN mode.

The Accord features sophisticated styling, fuel - efficient powertrains1 and advanced technology features like the available LaneWatch ™ display and a standard multi-angle rearview camera.

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 plug - in technology enables the battery to fully charge from a standard electrical outlet, enabling pure electric propulsion in many driving situations, especially urban commutes in which fuel efficiency may double that of a conventional hybrid.

Fuel injection technology has become the standard for modern vehicles and in terms of the Golf GTI, the GTI acronym has become associated with the high performance of the Golf GTI.

Toyota Certified, One Owner, Low Miles, Standard Equipment MECHANICAL AND PERFORMANCE 2.0 L 4 - Cyl DOHC 16 - Valve 144HP CVT w / Intelligence and Shift Mode Front Whl Drive; Electric Power Assisted Steering; Electronic Fuel Injection Syst Ventilated Fr Disc / Solid Rr Disc Brakes Independent MacPherson Strut Front & Double Wishbone Rear Suspension 18 Alloy Wheels with 225 / 50R18 Tires SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE Toyota Safety Sense P: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection; Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist; Automatic High Beams; Full - Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Electric Parking Brake and Brake Hold Dr / Fr Psgr Adv Airbag System, Dr Knee Airbag, Dr / Fr Psgr & Rr Seat - Mounted Side Airbags, Fr / Rr Side Curtain Airbags, Fr Psgr Seat Cushion Airbag Auto - Dimming Rrview Mrr w / Backup Camera LATCH - Lower Anchor & Tether for CHildren Tire Pressure Monitoring System EXTERIOR Proj - Bm Halogen Hdlmps w / Auto On / Off LED Daytime Running Lights w / On / Off Rear Window Wiper & Defogger Color - Keyed Pwr Outs Mrrs w / Turn Sig Ind Variable & Intermit Fr Windshield Wipers INTERIOR 7 Touch - Screen Display Audio, AM / FM / HD Radio w / Aha, 6 Spkrs, AUX / USB Ports w / iPod Connectivity,Hands - Free Phone Capability & Music Streaming via Bluetooth Wireless Technology; Voice Recognition Technology 4.2 Color Multi-Information Display Dual - Zone Auto Climate Control System Rmte Kylss Entry w / Lock, Unlock, Panic Btn Pwr Locks, Pwr Windows w / One - Touch Auto Up / Down in All Positions Lthr Trim Tilt / Teles Str Whl w / Aud, MID, BT, Voice Command, DRCC, LDA, Trip Cntrl, Optional Equipment 50 State Emissions $ 0.00 All Weather Floor Liners $ 149.00 Carpeted Floor Mats / Cargo Mat $ 194.00 Mudguards $ 129.00 Rear Bumper Protector $ 79.00 Removable Cross Bars $ 299.00 Spider Cargo Net $ 59.00 Total Optional Equipment $ 909.00, C - HR XLE, 4D Sport Utility, 2.0 L I4 DOHC 16V, CVT, FWD, Black Sand Pearl.

Torotrak, a developer of full - toroidal traction drive technology (earlier post), and Optare UK, one of Europe's largest bus manufacturers, have recently achieved a 19 % improvement in fuel economy in an Optare Solo Bus by replacing the standard fit 5 - speed automatic transmission with... Read more →

Drivers who take home the new Q5 will enjoy a new turbocharged four - cylinder engine that is quicker than the outgoing model's V6, standard quattro ® all - wheel drive, ultra ® fuel saving technology, and all of the latest entertainment and vehicle information technology that has critics raving.

With fuel economy standards getting tighter all the time, Toyota is heading straight into a hard decision: Either expand hybrid technology to other models, embrace turbo technology...

Critical Knowledge: 2010 MDX: Acura's midsize luxury SUV gets a mid-life makeover with minor styling modifications, a new transmission, revised suspension, and a bunch of new technology.2010 RDX: This turbocharged compact crossover SUV has revised styling, added standard equipment, upgraded technology features, and a new front - wheel - drive model with a lower price tag and better fuel economy.2010 RL: Other than a color shuffle, the Acura RL carries over without change after a significant freshening in 2009.

The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT has the standard 6.4 L HEMI V8 engine under its hood with Fuel Saver Technology, producing 475 horsepower and 470 lb - ft of torque when mated to the TorqueFlite eight - speed automatic transmission.

Stop / start technology will be standard on the 2015 Impala base 2.5 - liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle's city fuel economy by nearly 5 %, or one mile per gallon.

Fuel - saving stop - start technology is standard on all models.

• New generation of engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; three model variants available as of market launch: MINI Cooper with 100 kW / 136 bhp 3 - cylinder engine, MINI Cooper S with 141 kW / 192 bhp 4 - cylinder petrol engine and MINI Cooper D with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 bhp); expansion of the model program to include the entry - level variants MINI One D (3 - cylinder diesel engine, 70 kW / 95 bhp) and MINI One (3 - cylinder spark - ignition engine, 75 kW / 102 bhp); 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, with optional 6 - speed automatic transmission or sports automatic transmission, also newly developed; extensive MINIMALISM technology including automatic engine start / stop function likewise in conjunction with automatic transmission and optional GREEN mode; improved driving performance figures and reduced fuel consumption; biggest efficiency advance in the MINI Cooper with automatic transmission: acceleration from zero to 100 km / h 2.6 seconds faster, average fuel consumption 27 per cent lower; lowest fuel consumption and CO2 levels in the MINI Cooper D: 3.5 — 3.6 litres / 100 km, 92 — 95 g / km (EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format Technology; three model variants available as of market launch: MINI Cooper with 100 kW / 136 bhp 3 - cylinder engine, MINI Cooper S with 141 kW / 192 bhp 4 - cylinder petrol engine and MINI Cooper D with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 bhp); expansion of the model program to include the entry - level variants MINI One D (3 - cylinder diesel engine, 70 kW / 95 bhp) and MINI One (3 - cylinder spark - ignition engine, 75 kW / 102 bhp); 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, with optional 6 - speed automatic transmission or sports automatic transmission, also newly developed; extensive MINIMALISM technology including automatic engine start / stop function likewise in conjunction with automatic transmission and optional GREEN mode; improved driving performance figures and reduced fuel consumption; biggest efficiency advance in the MINI Cooper with automatic transmission: acceleration from zero to 100 km / h 2.6 seconds faster, average fuel consumption 27 per cent lower; lowest fuel consumption and CO2 levels in the MINI Cooper D: 3.5 — 3.6 litres / 100 km, 92 — 95 g / km (EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format technology including automatic engine start / stop function likewise in conjunction with automatic transmission and optional GREEN mode; improved driving performance figures and reduced fuel consumption; biggest efficiency advance in the MINI Cooper with automatic transmission: acceleration from zero to 100 km / h 2.6 seconds faster, average fuel consumption 27 per cent lower; lowest fuel consumption and CO2 levels in the MINI Cooper D: 3.5 — 3.6 litres / 100 km, 92 — 95 g / km (EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format selected).

Standard on Sport and Touring models is a 187 - hp 2.5 - liter naturally - aspirated 4 - cylinder, which is updated this year with cylinder - deactivation technology for improved fuel economy.

RADIO % 3A AM / FM / SIRIUSXM / CD / HD / DVD / MP3 AUDIO SYSTEM POWER HEATED / COOLED FRONT BUCKET SEATS OPTION GROUP 02 POWER HEATED OPTION GROUP 01 STANDARD PAINT CASPIAN BLACK BLACK, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES ADVANCED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY Vehicle Stability Management System Electronic Stability Control % 28ESC % 29 with Traction Control % 28TCS % 29 ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution & Brake Assist 4 - Wheel Disc Brakes 9 Airbags including Driver Knee Airbag Anti-Whiplash Front Head Restraints Front & Rear Outboard Seatbelt Pretensioners POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGY 3.8 L DOHC V6 GDI & Dual CVVT Aluminum Engine with 311 HP % 28Regular % 29 8 - Speed Auto Transmission with SHIFTRONIC & Paddle Shifters Intelligent Drive Mode Select High Performance Gas Shock Absorbers 5 - Link Fully - Independent Front and Rear Suspension COMFORT & CONVENIENCE 18 - Inch Alloy Wheels with P245 / 45R18 All Season Tires Auto Headlights with Daytime Running Lights & LED Accents Rain - Sensing Wipers with Auto Defogger Windshield Heated Dual Power Outside Mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators Power Folding Outside Mirrors with; Window Grid Antenna Radio w / Seek - Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls and 4.5 Gb Internal Memory Turn - By - Turn Navigation Directions 2 LCD Monitors In The Front Fully Galvanized Steel Panels Clearcoat Paint Trunk Rear Cargo Access Chrome Side Windows Trim Aluminum Spare Wheel Chrome Door Handles Fully Automatic Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w / Delay - Off Wheels % 3A 18 x 8.0 J Machine Finished Aluminum Alloy Laminated Glass Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo Body - Colored Rear Bumper Chrome Grille Tires % 3A P245 / 45R18 AS Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers Chrome Bodyside Moldings Front Windshield - inc % 3A Sun Visor Strip Body - Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w / Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator Perimeter / Approach Lights Body - Colored Front Bumper Fixed Rear Window w / Defroster LED Brakelights Light Tinted Glass Gauges - inc % 3A Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer Blue Link Selective Service Internet Access Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid / Rear Cargo Door Trim HVAC - inc % 3A Underseat Ducts, Headliner / Pillar Ducts and Console Ducts Power Rear Windows Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w / Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror Perimeter Alarm Cruise Control w / Steering Wheel Controls Front And Rear Map Lights Full Cloth Headliner Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Interior Trim - inc % 3A Simulated Wood / Metal - Look Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Wood / Metal - Look Door Panel Insert, Metal - Look Console Insert, Chrome And Metal - Look Interior Accents Smart Device Integration Power 1st Row Windows w / Front And Rear 1 - Touch Up / Down 2 12V DC Power Outlets Valet Function Remote Releases - Inc % 3A Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter Power Door Locks w / Autolock Feature Engine Immobilizer Delayed Accessory Power Tracker System FOB Controls - inc % 3A Trunk / Hatch / Tailgate Leatherette Door Trim Insert Day - Night Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror Full Carpet Floor Covering - inc % 3A Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Trip Computer Power Heated Front Bucket Seats - inc % 3A 12 - way power seats, 4 - way power lumbar, seatback pockets and adjustable anti-whiplash front head restraints Leather Steering Wheel Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Leather Seating Surfaces Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning Bench Front Facing Rear Seat Ashtray Front Center Armrest w / Storage and Rear Center Armrest w / Pass - Thru Front Cupholder Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins Front Cigar Lighter % 28s % 29 Driver Foot Rest Outside Temp Gauge Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start Remote Keyless Entry w / Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb / Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button Rear Cupholder Illuminated Locking Glove Box Full Floor Console w / Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w / Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets Leather / Simulated Wood Gear Shift Knob Compass Seats w / Leatherette Back Material Cargo Space Lights Air Filtration Analog Display Fade - To - Off Interior Lighting 20.3 Gal.

An extensively updated line - up of engines and extended BMW EfficientDynamics technology ensure that the new BMW 1 Series model range once again sets new standards in its class by further reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Honda's Environmental Leadership Honda has a long history of environmental innovation, including the retail introduction of America's first hybrid (1999 Honda Insight), delivery of the first fuel - cell electric vehicle in the U.S. (2002 Honda FCX) and the first gasoline - powered vehicles in the hands of consumers to meet stricter emissions standards, including the 1996 Honda Civic, the first gasoline Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV); the 1998 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV); the 2000 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) in the hands of consumers; the 2001 Civic Natural Gas, the first vehicle to qualify as an Advanced Technology Partial - Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT - PZEV); and, most recently, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug - In, the first Super Ultra-Low Emissions 20 Vehicle (LEV 3 / SULEV 20), now available for lease and sale in California and New York state.