Sentences with phrase «hybrid design efficiency»

That effort merits a story in itself but what makes it even more noteworthy is that the people of Greensburg, Kansas have chosen to move from ordinary to extraordinary... Imagine a community for 1500 people designed as a state of the art working model for green building and energy, hybrid design efficiency and genuine intelligent design.

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The data logger designed by the project group for New Drive Systems NAS in Karlsruhe is useful when developing new hybrid and electric vehicles, and also increases the efficiency of vehicle fleets.

In the eternal search for next generation high - efficiency solar cells and LEDs, scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory and their partners are creating innovative 2D layered hybrid perovskites that allow greater freedom in designing and fabricating efficient optoelectronic devices.

Topic 2.1: Green ship design and building — propulsion technology for hybrid ships (sail and high efficiency diesel) and emissions reduction technology

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid boasts an eye - catching design and a 2.4 - liter four - cylinder engine combined with an electric motor mated to a six - speed automatic transmission to promise 202 net horsepower and outstanding fuel efficiency.

The first of Volvo's Drive - E engines to arrive, the 2.0 - liter four makes 240 hp and 258 lb - ft of torque, and is specifically designed for lightness, efficiency, and future hybrid compatibility.

As you'd expect, the downsized power unit is designed to mix power with efficiency, though with a hybrid model likely on the way the V6 will likely serve as an entry - level model of sorts.

As we move to production cars and trucks engineered to eke the greatest efficiencies possible — be it hybrid, diesel, composites or radical designs — one area with real promise is capturing energy and reusing it.

Designed for efficiency and versatility, the 2015 S500 Hybrid will run 18.5 miles exclusively on the electric motor before needing a recharge.

As the world's first model to offer customers the choice of three powertrain options, the IONIQ combines class - leading fuel efficiency with a fun, responsive drive and attractive design, a unique mix not yet achieved by a hybrid vehicle.

Most have simply added to their new vehicles (hybrid or gas - powered) some kind of efficiency - boosting technology: aerodynamic body pieces designed to cheat the wind; turbocharging; high transmission gearing to keep engine speeds low; and so forth.

The 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 gives Mini fans the opportunity to combine the increased flexibility of a compact crossover with the fuel efficiency of a hybrid while still keeping that signature Mini design.

A hybrid model will add an electric motor to that V8 sometime around 2020, but will be designed simply to better efficiency, as opposed to improve performance.

Launching nationwide later this year, and positioned as a premium compact above Civic in the Honda passenger car lineup, Insight elevates itself above other compact hybrid models with its sleek sedan design, roomy five - passenger cabin, and refined driving performance, along with high fuel efficiency.

Lexus took a series series of detailed design and engineering measures to fine tune the performance of the 3.5 - liter V6 gasoline engine featured in the LC 500h's full hybrid powertrain, including a reduction in the diameter of the cylinder intake port to increase flow speed and efficiency.

The two American companies were working on hybrids for heavyweights — a technology that could provide better fuel efficiency on three - ton full - size SUVs designed to carry seven or eight passengers, extra cargo, and tons of extra weight towed in back.

Source: Honda Press Release is on Page 2 All - New 10th Generation Honda Accord Launching This Year with Advanced New Powertrain Lineup Jun 9, 2017 - TORRANCE, CA Two high - performance, high - efficiency turbocharged engines First - ever 10 - speed automatic transmission for a front - wheel drive car Available 6 - speed manual transmission for both turbo engines Next - generation Honda two - motor hybrid powertrain technology New, more aggressive design direction complements powertrain lineup Honda will launch the most stylish and fun - to - drive Accord ever later this year.

The automaker is also introducing new hybrid powertrains, including a high - performance system called the Multistage THS - II designed for rear - wheel - drive vehicles, which combines an electric motor and CVT with a conventional torque converter automatic to deliver both the efficiency of a CVT and the engaging driving experience of a multi-gear transmission.

Fujiki said every aspect of the hybrid system's design was tweaked for optimal efficiency — such as the motor that increases output from 15 kW to 20 kW, uses more coils and widely spaced magnets, and employs plastic spacers to better manage temperature.

Nowadays, Mercedes - Benz proudly owns over 90,000 registered patents and an endless list of innovatons, like the ground - breaking plug - in hybrid drive system, coupled with the lightweight construction techniques, setting new standards in terms of safety, efficiency and design.

An Atkinson - cycle engine design was chosen for its high efficiency and compatibility with hybrid operation in the CT 200h.

For the 2014 model year, the Optima Hybrid gets several updates, including restyled front and rear fascias that were optimized to increase aerodynamic efficiency, new wheel designs, and unique grille and lighting elements.

A no - compromise vehicle that combines driving enjoyment with eye - catching design, functional utility and hybrid efficiency, the all - new Niro strikes the perfect balance for today's consumers and stakes claim to a unique position between the hybrid - electric vehicle and CUV segments.

This means it could feature mild hybrid features, such as stop - start and regenerative braking, as well as lightweight steel chassis components designed to maximize efficiency.

Its design signals lightness, safety, efficiency and pure driving pleasure — stand - out qualities that the BMW i8 plug - in hybrid sports car shares with the BMW i3, its pure - electric sibling conceived for agile and comfortable urban driving.

IRVINE, Calif., May 10, 2011 — With a stunning design, roomy interior, class - leading fuel efficiency and a starting price of $ 26,500, the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid — Kia Motors America's (KMA) first hybrid vehicle in the U.S. — will attract those looking for a stylish and well - appointed sedan that does not sacrifice style, comfort, performance or value for fuel efficHybrid — Kia Motors America's (KMA) first hybrid vehicle in the U.S. — will attract those looking for a stylish and well - appointed sedan that does not sacrifice style, comfort, performance or value for fuel effichybrid vehicle in the U.S. — will attract those looking for a stylish and well - appointed sedan that does not sacrifice style, comfort, performance or value for fuel efficiency.

«When you think about a hybrid, the first thing you think about is, of course, fuel efficiency and the C 350 e has got such designed figures, using 2,1 l / 100 km of fuel.

It was purpose - designed as a plug - in - hybrid sports car offering agile performance and outstanding efficiency.

Strengths of this model include More style - conscious design, affordable Hybrid model, fuel efficiency (four - cylinder and Hybrid).

The dynamic and sporty design upgrades on the gasoline - powered 2014 Optima are retooled for the Hybrid to increase fuel efficiency.

The LF - CC is powered by an all - new 2.5 L hybrid powertrain that is designed to deliver both performance and efficiency.

Designed as the replacement for the previous Prius Plug - In Hybrid, the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is sure to become a consumer favorite, with its ultra-savvy design and fantastic fuel efficiency.

BMW uses this designation for cars designed with fuel efficiency in mind, and it doesn't get much more efficient than a plug - in hybrid.

In addition to those elements designed with fuel efficiency in mind, the 2014 Optima Hybrid also boasts a unique new front grille design, Hybrid - exclusive front LED lighting, new Hybrid fender badges and an attractive and upscale optional white leather package.

Interestingly, Ford previously announced that a hybrid version of the Ford Mustang would arrive in the future, saying that the hybrid system would be designed to prioritize driving fun and performance — not just efficiency.

The 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid is designed for outstanding fuel efficiency and fun - to - drive performance and boasts EPA fuel economy ratings of 50/45/47 mpg (city / highway / combined).

The new Niro Plug - in Hybrid, revealed for the first time in Geneva, combines crossover versatility and design appeal with maximum fuel efficiency from its advanced new plug - in hybrid powertrain, which it shares with the Hyundai Hybrid, revealed for the first time in Geneva, combines crossover versatility and design appeal with maximum fuel efficiency from its advanced new plug - in hybrid powertrain, which it shares with the Hyundai hybrid powertrain, which it shares with the Hyundai Ioniq.

The latest addition to the model line - up, the Toyota Auris HSD incorporates several unique exterior design features which both improve the car's overall aerodynamic efficiency and indicate the presence of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain.

Dramatic design, exceptional efficiency and advanced technology come together in the all - new 2018 Malibu and Malibu Hybrid.

In order to allow the extra efficiency of its electric powertrain to be utilised as widely as possible, the BMW Concept X5 eDrive is designed as a plug - in hybrid vehicle.

The new Niro Plug - in Hybrid, revealed for the first time in Geneva, combines crossover versatility and design appeal with maximum fuel efficiency from its advanced new plug - in hybrid powerHybrid, revealed for the first time in Geneva, combines crossover versatility and design appeal with maximum fuel efficiency from its advanced new plug - in hybrid powerhybrid powertrain.

The expected improvement in power density in the GM - designed and built motors for the longitudinal application of the two - mode hybrid — on a per motor basis, these machines are about 25 % smaller, output is about 20 % higher, and efficiency is up — will allow its application in a range of vehicles smaller than the full - size trucks and SUVs in which it is applied today, including cars.

In true hybrid style, based on the Toyota Prius concept of efficiency, the home design combines pre-engineered building with energy conservation features such as a solar home shading system, a movable living green roof, and a 10,000 gallon water storage tank plus a separate 3,000 gallon tank for rainwater harvesting capability.

By 2015, the company plans to double its fleet's fuel efficiency by using more efficient truck designs and hybrid diesel engines.