Sentences with phrase «greater vehicle efficiency»

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Low prices have emboldened many Americans to purchase vehicles with lower fuel efficiency such as trucks, vans and SUVs, which has been great for auto companies and lenders.

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Like other major automakers, Audi (and its parent Volkswagen Group) is working on meeting its medium - term regulatory requirements (e.g., in the 2020 timeframe) by reducing the average fuel consumption of its new vehicles using a combination of three primary measures: optimizing its combustion engines for greater efficiency; developing alternative drive... Read more →

Improvements in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) have increased the efficiency of dive operations and enabled more complex measurements and experiments at great ocean depths.

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.

So, we have an engine design trend for vehicles (that are designed to carry varying weight) that reads like this; more * constant / high value torque over a greater rev range, preferably starting as low as possible within the rev range, and with efficiency, reliability, and economy if possible.

During the company's shareholders» meeting last week, Ghosn stated that «This new electric vehicle will meet consumer demand for greater autonomy and fuel efficiency.»

Are you looking for an all - around great vehicle that can get you where you need to go in comfort and style, with a powerful performance and fuel efficiency to boot?

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.

The Green Car Awards ™ at the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show honor pickups, light commercial vehicles, and performance vehicles that feature greater efficiency and notable environmental achievement.

The setup led to greater overall fuel efficiency, but it just wasn't well suited to the way Americans like their cars to feel — the fact it's been a runaway success for Mazda proves how well the rest of the vehicle is configured.

This vehicle has great fuel efficiency and a smooth ride.

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

With repairs, maintenance and support all under one roof, plus extended opening hours for greater flexibility, Transit Centres are designed to maximise the productivity and efficiency of your Ford commercial vehicles... and your business.

Too, the electrically driven water pump allows coolant flow rate to be controlled with greater precision based on vehicle conditions for better 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.

This model sets itself apart with muscle - car look and feel, Strong acceleration, good highway efficiency, great handling, and daring design inside and out While we try hard to keep all the information accurate, some of the optional equipment this particular vehicle has may or may not be listed.For the most accurate information contact MINI OF DUTCHESS.

The 2016 Volt is powered by a second - generation Voltec extended range electric vehicle propulsion system with an increased all - electric driving range, greater efficiency and stronger acceleration.

The interior strives to achieve harmony between man and machine by taking advantage of new powertrain packaging efficiencies delivering even greater passenger space than its predecessor, the 4 - passenger Honda FCX Clarity fuel - cell vehicle.

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.

Car buyers will already be getting a great financial deal by opting for the 2017 Chevy Malibu, but they'll be saving even more money thanks to the vehicle's incredible efficiency.

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

2016 is the year of power and efficiency, and almost all of the vehicles we have in right now for the 2016 model year are great examples of this combination.

Interesting features of this model are great highway manners, excellent fuel efficiency, decent power for its size, Room for four in a tiny package, and easy to maneuver All vehicle pricing includes $ 599.50 dealer handling fee and excludes tax and tags.

This vehicle has classic Jeep brand looks that we think you'll love, and it has a great blend of capability and efficiency all available at a price that you and your wallet will love.

If you're looking for a model that fits more closely with the gasoline powered vehicles you're used to, however, diesel fuel efficiency advantages are a great option as well.

The Ceed's optional ECO Pack features an Active Air Flap, which closes and opens depending on engine cooling requirements and the speed of the vehicle, enhancing the car's aerodynamic efficiency for greater fuel economy.

This vehicle offers great fuel efficiency and mileage

Additionally, many of your favorite features come standard on this vehicle, and it looks great on the roads of Nashua, Merrimack, and Manchester without sacrificing efficiency.

Today, the company creates vehicles that are known for their reliability, drivability, and great fuel efficiency.

This is the «sweet spot» for so many new car shoppers looking for a vehicle that fits their budget and offers the latest and greatest technologies, features, and efficiency.

Medics can revive downed players, scouts have access to all the sniper rifles, support can resupply teammates, and assault can take out vehicles with great efficiency.

Up until the mid-2020s demand growth remains robust in the New Policies Scenario, but slows markedly thereafter as greater efficiency and fuel switching bring down oil use for passenger vehicles (even though the global car fleet doubles from today to reach 2 billion by 2040).

Like other major automakers, Audi (and its parent Volkswagen Group) is working on meeting its medium - term regulatory requirements (e.g., in the 2020 timeframe) by reducing the average fuel consumption of its new vehicles using a combination of three primary measures: optimizing its combustion engines for greater efficiency; developing alternative drive... Read more →

The Great Transition details this evolving trend, focusing on falling prices and rising adoption for wind, solar, electric vehicles, hydropower, geothermal energy, and energy efficiency; and the emerging turn from coal, nuclear power, oil, and traditional transportation that is happening faster than anticipated.

While the idea of running U.S. vehicles on natural gas has lately received a great deal of attention, powering our cars with green electricity is a more sensible option on all fronts — national security, efficiency, climate stabilization, and economics.

The Lugar - Graham plan achieves savings in electricity and oil use by requiring higher mileage for vehicles, greater efficiency in power generation, increased use of alternative fuels and new standards for energy use in buildings.

Increased energy efficiency in residential, industrial and commercial buildings, lower demand for energy in transportation due to the rise of electric and autonomous vehicles and ride sharing as well as falling costs and greater penetration of renewables is transforming the way we consume energy.

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.

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

Scenario 3, the most ambitious case, assumes extensions of policies to implement emerging technologies, such as higher vehicle fuel efficiencies, greater amounts of biofuels, more zero - emission and natural gas vehicles, and a higher renewable portfolio standard.

Together they are proving that contemporary technology can create a car with triple - digit fuel efficiency and a far greater travel range than vehicles powered exclusively by an electric drive train.

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.

The stated purpose of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is «to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.»

Plug - ins, which are not a new idea, may present a logical link between gas / electric hybrids and pure electric vehicles, offering greater efficiency and cleaner emissions than a hybrid, without the risk of running out of juice like a pure EV, or a need for an electric charging infrastructure.

Taxing transportation fuels stimulates the greatest reductions in oil consumption and CO2 emissions and is a necessary complement to strong vehicle efficiency standards.

Frito - Lay is adding over 1,200 fuel efficient vehicles to their fleet so store deliveries will have a lower carbon footprint.It'd be great to see the company using radically better vehicles - like all electric, or even electric hybrid - but we're still giving them some snaps for the choice to go with Sprinter vehicles, which give them a 50 % better fuel efficiency rate over what they're currently using, as well as a 28 % reduction of CO2 emissions per vehicle.

This is because many Americans still drive oversized gas - guzzling vehicles, and therefore have a lot more ability to reduce their fuel consumption by greater efficiency (or smaller vehicles), while Europeans already drive smaller and more efficient vehicles (due to heavy motor fuel taxes), so would have extreme difficulty reducing consumption still further in response to the appeals of climate campaigners.

The potential benefits of greater energy efficiency in the household sector are large; a 2009 study by Thomas Dietz and colleagues found that annual greenhouse gas emissions from the residential sector could be reduced by 20 % within 10 years by employing 17 types of behavioral interventions, such as weatherizing houses or properly maintaining vehicles and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.