Sentences with phrase «hybrids maximize their fuel efficiency»

Yes, Ford is accelerating, has reported this year's first quarter as its best ever for hybrid sales, and just today announced software recalibration intended to help the Fusion and other hybrids maximize their fuel efficiency.

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The driver can select to run on zero emissions mode at the press of a button, or else the CrossBlue will automatically shift between hybrid and all - electric modes during braking, acceleration and coasting to maximize fuel efficiency.

Fuel - cell vehicles are therefore hybrids and will likely also deploy regenerative braking, which recovers energy from waste heat, a key capability for maximizing efficiency and range.

Subaru hasn't noted what changes it made under the hood for its Vision Gran Turismo concept but the Viziv concept features a 2.0 - liter Boxer diesel engine mated to an electric motor for a hybrid powertrain geared to maximize fuel efficiency.

«The Fusion Hybrid's ability to run at a much higher speed in electric mode allows drivers to maximize fuel efficiency in many driving situations,» said Praveen Cherian, Fusion Hybrid program leader.

In «HV» mode, the plug - in Accord acts as a conventional hybrid, blending motor power between gasoline and electric to maximize fuel efficiency while maintaining the battery charge level.

The Honda two - motor hybrid system moves continuously through three modes — all - electric, gasoline - electric and direct - drive — to maximize driving efficiency and fuel economy.

The 4B11 2.0 - liter inline - 4 has been fitted with the Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system (MIVEC) to maximize power production, improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions by continuously varying the timing of the intake valves according to engine speed when it operates in Parallel Hybrid mode (the engine functions solely to generate electricity in Series Hybrid mode and is mainly used to provide motive force in Parallel Hybrid mode).

The Accord Hybrid's electric servo brake system maximizes regenerative braking capability for improved fuel efficiency.

The result, a coefficient of drag (Cd) of only 0.29, which both maximizes fuel efficiency and minimizes wind noise to further enhance the exceptional quietness of the Lexus full hybrid's cabin.

Honda's second - generation i - MMD uses a two - motor hybrid approach with three operating modes — EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive — responding to the demands of the driver while maximizing fuel effichybrid approach with three operating modes — EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive — responding to the demands of the driver while maximizing fuel efficHybrid Drive and Engine Drive — responding to the demands of the driver while maximizing fuel efficiency.

Keeping an eye on the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid's fuel - efficiency readout can be entertaining, trying to maximize mileage with judicious throttle use to stay all - electric as long as possible.

* SmartGauge with EcoGuide — Ford's highly successful interactive technology provides real - time information to help drivers maximize fuel efficiency, and coaches drivers on how to optimize hybrid performance.

The Auris HSD offers four driving modes, including three on - demand modes: an EV mode for up to 2 km at speeds of up to about 50 km / h; an ECO mode maximizing hybrid system efficiency and fuel economy; and a POWER mode boosts system performance.

«The Camry LE HV buyer values higher fuel efficiency and by incorporating the Li - Ion battery we can maximize mpg,» said Butto using «HV» to denote hybrid vehicle.

Bentley claims when a destination is programmed into the navigation system, the Bentayga Hybrid calculates the best combination of electric drive and V6 engine power to maximize fuel efficiency during a journey.

Over the course of any journey, the Lexus Hybrid Drive system operates in several different modes to maximize the CT 200h's overall efficiency: At rest, the engine stops automatically to conserve fuel.