Sentences with phrase «greater fuel efficiency»

Hoheisel also said driverless cars would usher in better traffic management on the roads, greater fuel efficiency due to vehicles being driven optimally, and an obvious driver benefit — allowing you to be more mobile and productive while you drive, even reading the newspaper or checking your e-mail.

But the idea of making hybrid cars that have the option of being plugged in is supported by a diverse group of interests, from neoconservatives who support greater fuel efficiency to utilities salivating at the chance to supplant oil with electricity.

They note that it is pretty hard sell cars with greater fuel efficiency to people who don't want them, so just raising the standards won't work unless gas prices make fuel efficient cars more attractive.

Of course the fact that gasoline prices, in Europe, range from $ 5 - $ 8 a gallon, 2 - 3 times what they are in the US, have nothing to do with people wanting vehicles with greater fuel efficiency.

Some manufacturers claim that vehicles made out of hemp are lighter and as a result display greater fuel efficiency.

Aluminum never before has been incorporated into a mass produced vehicle on such a scale; Ford is using it in order to make the trucks lighter, and thereby achieve greater fuel efficiency / lower greenhouse gas emissions.

I start (and started) from the premise that the dramatic decline in crude oil prices that took place from August, 2014 ($ 96 / barrel), to March, 2015 ($ 44 / barrel), was due — on the one hand — to decreased demand, a function of slow economic growth in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere, endogenous, price - driven technological change leading to greater fuel efficiency, and policy - driven technological change that also has been leading to greater fuel efficiency, such as more stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in the United States; and — on the other hand — was due to increased supply, partly a function of the growth of unconventional (tight) U.S. oil production (a product of the combination of two technologies — horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing).

According to the recent McKinsey report regarding the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, if I remember it correctly, although these cars are initially more expensive (in terms of purchase price), their greater fuel efficiency results in the fact that owners will actually SAVE money over a time period that makes the whole thing a very GOOD investment.

The 2012 CR - V introduces an upscale styling direction, greater fuel efficiency, and added features and functionality.

With i - VTEC ® (intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) for the intake valves combined with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) that deactivates the rear bank of three cylinders for greater fuel efficiency, the Acura RLX engine offers broad - spectrum power and fuel efficiency.

The innovative technology known as «Torque Multiplication» was first designed to gain greater fuel efficiency and support our global need for «cleaner, greener cars».

Updates also include the new 10 - speed automatic transmission that promises greater fuel efficiency and improved acceleration.

Bosch Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensors ensure low levels of harmful emissions with greater fuel efficiency and...

Chuck Gray, chief engineer for Global Core Engineering, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles at Ford says «We're continually looking for ways to provide greater fuel efficiency as well as cost savings to customers.»

This Toyota Corolla engine technology provides greater fuel efficiency as well as smoothness and more control of your ride.

Normal mode maximises the potential for greater fuel efficiency and offers more relaxed steering inputs.

An all - new, advanced 2.7 L Turbo engine that replaces the 4.3 L V - 6 as the standard engine on the high - volume Silverado LT and new Silverado RST, expected to offer 22 percent more torque, greater fuel efficiency and a stronger power - to - weight ratio than the current model.

of torque, providing on - demand power comparable to a V6, but with greater fuel efficiency.

«One of the best ways to address greater fuel efficiency and less dependence on oil is to drive an alternative - fuel automobile,» says Walter Dartland, executive director of the Consumer Federation of the Southeast.

This results in a quieter interior and greater fuel efficiency.

More gears means you always have the optimum selection for quick and responsive acceleration while the high 7th gear allows lower - rpm cruising for greater fuel efficiency.

Turbochargers compress intake charge to aid in combustion giving equipped vehicles more power and greater fuel efficiency.

The refreshed A6 range is here, offering more kit, more power and greater fuel efficiency.

The all - new 2017 Honda CR - V is better than before across the board with more interior space, greater fuel efficiency, and access to more advanced safety features.

The new eight - speed has a wider spread of ratios and is better able to use the high torque gears for quicker launches, as well as taller gears for greater fuel efficiency on the highway.

The wider overall ratio enables a lower numerical top gear ratio — an attribute that reduces engine speed on the highway, which contributes to greater fuel efficiency than a comparable eight - speed transmission.

Thanks to only two non-applied clutches — the same number as the eight - speed — as well as other design features, the 10 - speed automatic has lower friction that contributes to greater fuel efficiency over GM's six - and eight - speed automatics.

Under the direction of chief engineer John Mowrey, [2] Chevrolet began developing the Chevette on December 24, 1973, in response to the federal CAFE standards and the 1973 oil crisis and GM's Energy Task Force, arising out of the crisis and the resultant shift in consumer demand to smaller, foreign vehicles boasting greater fuel efficiency.

An evolutionary step forward: four - cylinder turbodiesel with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and even greater fuel efficiency.

Eco button: greater fuel efficiency.

Additionally, the 2.4 - liter Tigershark features a two - stage oil - pressure relief system that reduces engine - oil pumping loads at low engine speeds for greater fuel efficiency.

The new seven - speed dual - clutch transmission (DCT)-- the first of its type from Kia — was engineered to balance greater fuel efficiency with improved performance and to deliver a sportier driving experience.

This new transmission enables smooth acceleration from standstill, as well as greater fuel efficiency, improved NVH characteristics, and more decisive acceleration at high speeds than an automatic transmission with fewer gears.

Variable valve - timing, in a broad array of forms, has become almost a standard feature in new engines, helping them achieve both greater fuel efficiency and more power across the engine speed range.

It has also improved the traditional engine to achieve greater fuel efficiency with the help of Eco Boost technology.

Econ hobbles the TLX's get - up - and - go - in favour of supposedly greater fuel efficiency, while Normal is best suited for highway cruising.

The high 7th gear allows lower - rpm cruising for greater fuel efficiency.

The company makes belts that are incorporated into CVTs used in vehicles made by Toyota Motor, and the expansion is in response to growing inquiries from Toyota as the automaker increases production of vehicles equipped with CVT, which offer greater fuel efficiency than conventional automatic transmissions, according to the report.

Available exclusively on the Sportage GT Line, the 1.6 - litre T - GDI engine boasts a range of upgrades to ensure it meets owners» demands for quicker accelerative response, greater fuel efficiency and easier access to engine torque.

Normal mode maximizes the potential for greater fuel efficiency and offers more relaxed steering inputs.

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

* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability

This combines with the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) mild hybrid system to realise even greater fuel efficiency.

The block, head, and crankcase are made from aluminum, cutting weight, while direct injection, multi-spark ignition, and a variable camshaft design on the intake side all contribute to greater fuel efficiency.

Our certified auto service advisors and technicians are here to help drivers pick out a set of new tires that meet their needs, whether those lean to a longer tread life, more comfort, or greater fuel efficiency through rolling resistance.

When it comes to compact SUVs, the Hyundai Tucson offers outstanding value by offering more car for the money and greater fuel efficiency.

Boasting 40 % greater fuel efficiency from other «sport» motors in the 500cc - 700cc class, the Integra motor can do 63 mpg (US) according to our rough calculations of Honda's consumption figure of 27km / L.

In FWD mode, the system disengages AWD components for greater fuel efficiency.

Electronic Power Steering (EPS) is a modern innovation that provides finely - tuned, precision steering control, improved handling, and greater fuel efficiency, compared to older hydraulic systems, which are somewhat less responsive and more taxing on the vehicle's engine.

These fuels should be seen as part of an expanded renewable energy portfolio that emphasizes greater fuel efficiency and reduced demand as well as the development of new sustainable energy technologies that may one day go beyond biofuels.