Sentences with phrase «green mode»

I appreciated the simplicity of sailing, and reflected on what a calming, green mode of transportation it is.

Normal mode tones it down a bit and Green mode takes it down another notch, while also teaching the driver how to apply more conservative throttle inputs to conserve fuel.

The shift, which is in green mode most of the time, just makes it glow.

Rotating the ring from the default mode to Sport mode stiffens the suspension and alters the shift points, while Green mode maximizes fuel efficiency while softening up the suspension.

If you nudge it anti clockwise you get Green mode, which seemingly puts the stop / start on high alert and ratchets back the aircon a bit.

# 16 texas Says: «Take that same car, add a solar roof, put in a biofuel conversion kit and you would have one seriously green mode of transport.

Finally, the Mini system is functional in all driving modes — not just in the torpid Green mode — so you get the benefit of its fuel savings even if you're driving in the more fun mid or Sport modes.

A «coasting» feature is included in Green mode when the car has an automatic transmission, and with that transmission the Mini Convertible can reference navigation map data to adjust gear selection and shift points based on that information.

As with BMW vehicles, the Mini Cooper's Green mode decouples the engine from the driveline when coasting at speed, helping to maximize fuel economy.

I found Green mode suitable in all driving environments.

Now, as one would expect, switching to Green mode calms things down considerably — the gearshifts are noticeably smoother and the steering becomes lighter as well.

Green mode conserves energy by muting air conditioning use, and in automatic transmission models it offers a coasting function at speeds over 31 mph, which decouples the drivetrain when the driver takes his foot off the gas.

Green mode works just like BMW's Eco Pro — lift off the throttle anywhere between 50 and 160 km / h and the engine and gearbox are decoupled to enable coasting, while the instrument panel display shows you the range you're saving in this mode.

Crucially for driving instructors, the Chili pack includes dual - zone air conditioning and three different driving modes including the fuel efficient Green mode.

Take that same car, add a solar roof, put in a biofuel conversion kit and you would have one seriously green mode of transport.

If Mini detuned the climate control in Green mode it would likely achieve better fuel economy and make a more important difference between the two modes.

Green mode is turd.

There is a Green mode geared towards more economical driving and Sport, which is self - explanatory.

It claims 50mpg - plus in «eco», the greenest mode.

The switchable dampers are controlled by the standard three - mode driving system: Sport mode («Maximum go - cart feel»), default Mid mode («Typical Mini driving fun»), and Green mode («Low - consumption driving fun»).

And in Green mode you can bury your foot in the carpet as hard as you like, and the downshifts — even in auto, let alone manual — simply never come.

Switching it to Green mode will change the throttle, steering and air conditioning to optimise the car for fuel saving, which could add a few extra miles providing your driving is smooth enough.

In Green mode, the energy used by electrically powered comfort functions such as air conditioning and exterior mirror heating is reduced; still, it puts a damper on the car's fun quotient.

And without the adaptive dampers, the ride quality and handling remained the same as in Mid or Green modes.

I could easily be the first one off the line at a light, although the Green mode showed an icon on the instrument cluster warning me about being a lead - foot.

In Green mode it desensitises the accelerator pedal, makes the steering lighter and displays the most economical time to change gears.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Cooper S Convertible's Green mode, an eco setting, detunes the throttle to prevent fuel - wasting jack - rabbit starts and applies an idle - stop feature, shutting down the engine at traffic stops.

While many other cars» eco setting typically scale back throttle response, the Mini takes it a step further and detunes the climate control in Green mode, which should more significantly improve fuel economy in warm environments.

The Sport mode is geared towards active driving fun while the Green mode supports fuel efficient driving.

The Mustang's greenest mode is Normal though, with Sport Plus, Track, and Snow / Wet the others - no Eco mode in sight.

Rev the engine to redline and it will go from yellow to red clockwise, put the car in green mode and it turns green of course, there's blue or red for the climate control settings depending on the temperature you want, and there's a different shade of blue which lights up for any social media app interface.

Speaking of the gear lever, its base is surrounded by a ring that allows the driver to dial it to Sport or Green mode, in addition to the default mode.

What the auto does offer is a wider ratio spread and the ability to coast in green mode, further enhancing efficiency, but it makes the Clubman feel more aloof overall.

In addition to the standard MID mode, the Sport mode is geared towards active driving fun while the Green mode supports fuel - efficient driving.

At low speeds, gearchanges are not truly imperceptible outside of Green mode, but neither are they intrusive.

Rail travel offers 70 % less CO2 emissions than car travel, making it the greenest mode of travel and is not only a great offering for leisure travellers, but also for business customers, where Wi - Fi access and greater space on rail journeys take the stress out of travel.

Based on average ridership, the train is usually the greenest mode of transportation, followed by an automobile caring multiple passengers.

We design our own bicycles, hardware, and every component of our software stack to provide the most fun, healthy, and green mode of transportation for the 21st century.

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It's pathetic that people like myself feel as though we are punished for wanting to choose a greener mode of transportation and for being physically active in the process.