Sentences with phrase «hybrid drive especially»

The high efficiency of the transmission makes the dual - mode hybrid drive especially efficient in urban traffic.

Not exact matches

Many hybrid electric vehicles achieve higher fuel economy ratings in the city (e.g. 2017 Toyota Prius, 54 - city, 50 - highway) than on the highway because the electric motor recharges when braking and turns off the gas - powered engine when stopped; this is especially beneficial to those who do a lot of city driving because, while 100 % gas vehicles will get better mileage on the highway vs. the city, hybrids are the opposite.

More recently, the EPA added test cycles to account for increased air - conditioner usage, colder temperatures, and more aggressive driving, all of which had an especially profound effect on keeping hybrids honest.

The plug - in technology enables the battery to fully charge from a standard electrical outlet, enabling pure electric propulsion in many driving situations, especially urban commutes in which fuel efficiency may double that of a conventional hybrid.

The MKZ hybrid may look good (especially in press - photo - friendly Ruby Red) but underneath it's coarse and rough - sounding, its interior is blanketed in rubbery textures, its THX audio is muddy - sounding, its gauges and interfaces never cease to remind you of a $ 27,200 Fusion hybrid, and it's a dog to drive — even if sporty handling isn't in its oeuvre.

Driving enthusiasts should stick to the turbo, especially on these winding roads, but the hybrid should handle the urban environment very well.

The IS is well set - up for comfort, with the hybrid model especially a quiet and refined drive when driven to its strengths.

Plug - in hybrids, however, are especially susceptible to the «your mileage may vary» rule of thumb and are highly sensitive to your driving and charging habits.

Other BMW EfficientDynamics measures include an automatic engine start / stop system geared especially towards the plug - in hybrid drive and the second generation of air flap control.

The hybrid isn't limited in its capabilities but it doesn't have the fun to drive factor as the turbo, especially the F - Sport.

Race Hybrid is the mode for maximum performance and an especially sporty driving style.

It's still a unique offering within its part of the SUV sector, thanks to its plug - in hybrid drive system, and that means it delivers super-low running costs, especially for business users.

And, it is absolutely true that all cars and hybrids especially may return widely varying mpg depending on how one drives, and now the car will let you know how you stack up.

If Ford seems like it's getting a disproportionate amount of bad publicity for its hybrids and infotainment systems, there's a reason: Ford is pushing harder than any other US automaker to redefine the car and the driving experience, especially in making entertainment and navigation useful and affordable.

The plug - in hybrid drive system developed and manufactured by the BMW Group especially for the BMW i8 represents a new stage of evolution in the Efficient Dynamics development strategy.

If you're comparing the Prius hybrid sedan, good for 2 miles of electric driving, with the Prius Prime good for 20 - 25 miles, we see the Prius Prime as a better deal — especially for commuters who can fit most of their daily commute within that range.

I drove a 2010 Fusion hybrid from Niagara Falls to Yellowstone park and back — about 4000 miles in 7 days — and got great mileage, especially in the mountains.

That feeling of lightness has a flip side; this RLX Sport Hybrid SH - AWD mirrored our last front - wheel drive RLX tester in allowing an untoward amount of vibration to travel through the structure, especially the floorboards.

Here in New England especially MA, CT and RI seems to be a huge issue with Great Pyrs - about four years ago I got a call about 40 dogs, several horses, donkeys and wolf hybrids left at a farm just outside of Springfield, MA — they wondered if I might be able or know of anyone who could help with the Pyrs, horses and donkeys — I've seen bad conditions but this place was one of the worst, just unbelievable what people do or think - this guy just drove away left all these animals — some in stalls some chained, no food, no water — it was finally a neighbor that call authorities - for some of these animals the call came way to late.

This speed is especially noticeable when using the hybrid drive as a boot drive — since all important data can be cached onto the flash section of the drive, you'll notice massive speed boosts when your computer is starting up, allowing you to get into your game faster.

That is a big advantage of the hybrid, especially where a lot of start and stop driving is involved.

I'm convinced that solar panels would make my house carbon neutral, especially if I have a pluggable hybrid (which I would need to drive about 40 miles per day).

As the plug - in hybrid comes into its own especially in larger vehicles and with mixed distance profiles, Mercedes - Benz is opting for this drive concept from the C - Class upwards — the technology will make its entry soon into the SUV segment with the new Mercedes - Benz GLE.

They drove with the «low fuel» light blinking for more than 8 hours, something that few people could do without having a nervous breakdown.This new record shows just how much our driving habits can influence fuel economy, especially with hybrid cars, and will hopefully bring more attention to hybrid cars and what is possible with current technology.

As solid - state drive prices continue to decline, we expect to see less hybrid drives — especially as most people don't really need 2 TB of space on their laptops and desktop PCs.