Sentences with phrase «gain hybrid fuel»

Not exact matches

Both hybrids promise impressive gains in fuel economy, with the ML450 improving 6 mpg in the city over an ML350 and the S400 achieving an EPA - estimated 26 mpg on the highway.

Whether those fuel economy gains make it worth spending significantly more for a hybrid depends of course on where and how much you drive (check out the annual fuel cost calculator at the EPA's web site, fueleconomy.gov) and whether you place any value in driving an environmentally cleaner vehicle.

MH: Loser I like the XV Crosstrek and think the gas - only version should do well for Subaru, but the hybrid's estimated gas mileage — only 3 mpg better in combined city / highway driving — is a problem in an era when hybrids must produce big fuel - economy gains to warrant their extra cost.

Fuel economy gains aren't limited to plug - ins and hybrids for the 2014 model year.

The 2018 RAV4 will also include a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder engine capable of 176 horsepower as well as a unique hybrid model that can achieve impressive fuel efficiency gains.

Look, if I wanted a hybrid for real fuel economy gains and a proven system... I'd hands down get the Prius.

There's a good UC Davis report on ultracap microhybrid and mild hybrid fuel efficency gains, that would probably be comparable for a flywheel.

The LX coupes and the Si trims gain firmer suspension tuning, and the hybrid has slightly better fuel economy this year.

This new BAS design has noteworthy fuel economy gains compared to the earlier system, but neither comes close to fuel mileage delivered by a «full hybrid» operation like those in the Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion Hhybrid» operation like those in the Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion HybridHybrid.

However simple the eAssist hybrid system is, it has impressive fuel economy gains and reduces emissions and, when paired with the Buick LaCrosse, there's no additional cost.

It seems that despite adopting: — a lithium - ion battery; — a «high - pressure direct fuel injection that replaced the less - efficient multi-port injection type»; — a new Hydra - Matic six - speed automatic transmission that replaces the conventional four speed used previously; — a «new BAS design [that is supposed to] ha [ve] noteworthy fuel economy gains compared to the earlier system»; — all those «talks» of «advancements gained from production of multiple generations of hybrid technology as well as development of the Chevy Volt»; — and significantly less horsepower and oomph than an Accord hybrid that was first debuted 7 years ago, there are actually little to show for any significant advancement in fuel economy from GM's latest hybrid.

Ford's press release says nothing of the future Mustang Hybrid's anticipated fuel efficiency, but needless to say, the new model ought to offer MPG gains over existing Mustang models.

In the ballpark on fuel efficiency, with respectable CO2, but the real gains will come when plug - in hybrid and pure - electric versions arrive

These systems do not provide nearly the efficiency gain of a serious hybrid, like Prius, Fusion and others, but is much less expensive, and provides some fuel economy improvement.

The Regal eAssist uses a stripped down regenerative braking system to deliver hybrid - like fuel efficiency gains without the weight or added complexity of a...

Although GM will save money on the Vue's powertrain, the fuel - economy gains are not as big as they are on full or strong hybrids.

While hybrids and EV technology have become more prevalent in today's» automotive world, diesel - powered cars are also gaining popularity as they offer equal or similar levels of power with higher fuel economy.

All Gain With No MPG Pain Three new powertrains will be available on the new 2018 Camry: They include a new 3.5 - liter V6 with D - 4S Fuel Injection and an all - new 2.5 - liter inline - 4 gasoline engine, which comes paired to a new 8 - speed Direct - Shift automatic transmission (8AT), and a next - generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS II).

«Driving enthusiasts in particular will appreciate the next - generation hybrid Camry that is engineered to provide spirited performance and driving enjoyment along with impressive gains to fuel efficiency,» says Tony Cramb, Toyota Australia's executive director of sales and marketing.

Combine the sailing capability with the top two overdrive gears of the transmission and the benefit is a gain in highway fuel economy, a result not associated with hybrids.

Like other new Civic models — there are now five different versions, including the HF high fuel - effeciency non-hybrid model — the 2012 Civic Hybrid gains new features and sleeker styling.

From the time the company first released details about its mild hybrids, critics questioned the technology that produces only modest gains in fuel efficiency.

City driving — mode one — is where the hybrid powertrain gains the most fuel economy.

With 84 MPG - e, the Pacifica Hybrid reveals new possibilities for fuel economy gains and emission reductions, earning the Pacifica Hybrid ASG's coveted BEST ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE Award.

The 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid will start showing up at dealerships in late summer with a revised hybrid system offering substantial fuel efficiency Hybrid will start showing up at dealerships in late summer with a revised hybrid system offering substantial fuel efficiency hybrid system offering substantial fuel efficiency gains.

The six - cylinder gains a trick belt starter alternator (BAS) linked to a lithium - ion battery pack to form a fuel - saving mild hybrid system.

All manufactures average fuel economy are already much higher than CAFE requirements (except Chrysler) so no gains for hybrids in 2011.

The brand recently confirmed the yet - unnamed model will adopt a plug - in hybrid powertrain, a solution which reins in the weight gain inevitably associated with electrification while adding performance and giving fuel economy an appreciable boost.

«We are hoping to gain valuable insight into how the integration of a hybrid solar and diesel solution into the grid can deliver even greater fuel savings to Daly River in the future as well as other remote Indigenous communities.»

Via Planet Ark: «Daimler - Chrysler said it would produce a «test - fleet» of up to 20 plug - in hybrid versions of its 2007 Dodge Sprinter in order to evaluate the performance of the electric vehicles in real - world driving conditions... DaimlerChrysler said it would combine the rechargeable battery on the Dodge Sprinter with a diesel engine for a bigger gain in fuel economy, saying that would be the first real - world test of that technology.»

While alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)-- including hybrids and pure electric — are gaining consumer acceptance in the European Union (EU), even in... Read more →