Sentences with phrase «improve fuel efficiency standards»

For example, I have voted to improve fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, to provide communities with funding to expand public transportation, to provide tax credits to expand the use of wind and solar technologies, as well as expanding access to grants and tax credits for homeowners to weatherize their homes and purchase more fuel efficient vehicles.

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«Yet the Government response has been to effectively halve funding for schemes to improve heating and insulation standards in properties occupied by financially disadvantaged households, despite the fact that energy efficiency is the most rational long - term solution to fuel poverty.

New federal fuel economy standards will require automakers to improve fleet efficiency to 54.5 mpg by 2025.

The new two - mode hybrid system from General Motors, DaimlerChrysler and BMW boosts fuel efficiency at both low and high speeds, improving combined mileage 25 percent over standard models.

On October 25, 2010, DOT and EPA announced the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy - duty trucks and buses.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy - duty trucks and buses.

Acura's aim was to improve the overall fuel efficiency and standard equipment of its popular midsize crossover.

2004 MODEL YEAR Full - time electric shift optional on Laramie and SLT Tow / haul mode offered on light - duty models with automatic transmission Flexible fuel version of 4.7 - liter engine available to fleet customers Optional larger 34 - gallon fuel tank on 1500 Quad Cab with standard bed The 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 receives exhaust gas recirculation for improved efficiency New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red New adjustable rear seat outboard head restraints standard on Quad Cab Chrome bodyside moldings standard for Laramie Chrome surround grille with chrome billet inserts for Laramie standard Body - color side moldings now standard with Sport appearance group Chrome - clad wheels now standard on Laramie New available navigation radio with 4.9 - inch full - color display, AM / FM stereo, CD player, 11 speakers, 240 - watt amplifier and DVD - based navigation system Satin Silver door and instrument panel bezels for Laramie Laramie model features new seat appearance, with unique leather seat design with high - contrast color seat inserts Laramie J Package (includes ash receiver, cup holder, vanity mirror lamps for driver and passenger, glove box lighting, switchable dome lamp and electrochromic rearview mirror) 2003 MODEL YEAR All - new 5.7 - liter HEMI V - 8 replaces 5.9 - liter 545RFE multi-speed automatic transmission available with 4.7 - liter and 5.7 - liter engines Optional rear window defogger (mid-year introduction) SLT Plus is rebadged as Laramie on regular and Quad Cab models with an extensive list of standard features New tow hooks standard on Laramie four - wheel drive, optional in Protection Group for four - wheel drive ST and SLT and optional with two - wheel drive ST, SLT and Laramie Adjustable pedals with manual transmission — Optional AM / FM stereo with six - disc in - dash CD — Optional Steering wheel - mounted audio controls are packaged with AM / FM stereo radio with cassette and CD player or an AM / FM stereo radio with cassette and six - disc in - dash CD changer — SLT; both equipped with 11 - speaker Infinity ® system Electronic throttle control on 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 engine Automatic locking retractor added to front passenger seat belt LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) added to regular and Quad Cab models

And when connected to the Wrangler's new five - speed automatic (a six - speed manual transmission is the standard gearbox), the powertrain produces both better performance (zero - to - 60 times are improved by two to three seconds) and fuel efficiency.

Choosing the fuel - saving GTD BlueLine version replaces the standard alloy wheels with 17 - inch items to improve efficiency.

The standard Pentastar V6 engine, and the available HEMI V8 uses the latest technologies to improve performance, provide the powerful torque you need with the fuel efficiency you want for Albany traffic.

The class - exclusive eight - speed automatic transmission (TorqueFlite 8)-- standard equipment with the Rebel's 3.6 - liter V - 6 Pentastar and 5.7 - liter HEMI V - 8 engines, which improves drivability and enhances fuel efficiency.

Automotive high strength steel grades maintain the safety standards of vehicles, while improving fuel efficiency through lightweighting.

The 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid builds on the standard model with improved fuel efficiency without adding much to the price tag.

Thanks to extensive aerodynamic improvements (such as air inlet openings in front, modified door mirror caps, new wheel spoiler), tyres optimised for low rolling resistance and standard 8 - speed automatic gearbox optimised for low friction, Volkswagen was able to improve the fuel efficiency of the Touareg by up to six per cent (V6 TDI with 150 kW).

There's an all - new standard eight - speed transmission with rotary shifter that improves fuel efficiency up to 9 percent and enhances Durango's fun - to - drive DNA, as well as best - in - class V - 6 driving range of more than 600 miles on a tank of fuel.

The latest Prius models come equipped with standard LED headlamps, further improving fuel efficiency all the while benefitting the late models» sleeker look.

• New generation of engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; three model variants available as of market launch: MINI Cooper with 100 kW / 136 bhp 3 - cylinder engine, MINI Cooper S with 141 kW / 192 bhp 4 - cylinder petrol engine and MINI Cooper D with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 bhp); expansion of the model program to include the entry - level variants MINI One D (3 - cylinder diesel engine, 70 kW / 95 bhp) and MINI One (3 - cylinder spark - ignition engine, 75 kW / 102 bhp); 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, with optional 6 - speed automatic transmission or sports automatic transmission, also newly developed; extensive MINIMALISM technology including automatic engine start / stop function likewise in conjunction with automatic transmission and optional GREEN mode; improved driving performance figures and reduced fuel consumption; biggest efficiency advance in the MINI Cooper with automatic transmission: acceleration from zero to 100 km / h 2.6 seconds faster, average fuel consumption 27 per cent lower; lowest fuel consumption and CO2 levels in the MINI Cooper D: 3.5 — 3.6 litres / 100 km, 92 — 95 g / km (EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format selected).

Despite the price difference, the hybrid is a sensible solution for anyone who spends most of their time behind the wheel in stop and go traffic, as fuel efficiency in that type of situation has been improved by 50 percent over the standard RX 350.

Combined with the four - cylinder unit the electric motor and compact 0.45 kWh lithium - ion battery pack are said to improve fuel efficiency by 19 percent in the city compared to the previously standard V6 engine.

Hill Descent Control is also standard with the Land Rover, and the vehicle sends most power to the front wheels during normal driving to improve fuel efficiency.

All engines have been enhanced to offer improved driveability and fuel efficiency, as well as meeting Euro6 emission standards.

Features better handling, increased power, improved fuel efficiency, additional standard equipment, more refinement and new technologies that help drivers reduce accident risks.

Awards: * 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick Reviews: * Balances sharp handling with a ride quality that won't beat you up, engine choices offer power, smoothness and fuel efficiency, interior is upscale and spacious, with logical, easy - to - use controls Source: Edmunds * Both the six - and eight - cylinder engines are powerful and refined, front and rear seats are spacious and comfortable, interior is well - built with top - notch materials, dual - mode liftgate improves cargo - carrying flexibility Source: Edmunds * Hatchback utility with sport sedan performance, extended wheelbase increases rear legroom, strong and fuel - efficient engines, all - wheel drive is standard.

6 - Speed Automatic Transmission All Ridgeline models feature a standard 6 - speed automatic transmission that contributes to improved acceleration and fuel efficiency, and features reduced friction and improved lockup clutch performance.

A new, 36 - gallon (136 L) fuel tank is standard on all models and, with the improved fuel efficiency of the powertrains, enables a cruising range of about 680 miles (1,090 km) with the Duramax 6.6 L. Cold - weather customers will appreciate the Duramax 6.6 L's quick, reliable start - up, with a starting time on par with gas engines.

Active fuel management is standard, a cylinder deactivation system that shuts down unnecessary parts of the engine to improve fuel efficiency on the highway, while automatic engine stop / start enhances economy in the city.

Honda Environmental Leadership Honda's diverse portfolio of alternative fuel vehicles has included numerous technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions including the first EV leases in California (1997 Honda EV Plus), the retail introduction of America's first hybrid (1999 Honda Insight), delivery of the first fuel - cell electric vehicle in the U.S. (2002 Honda FCX), five generations of the Civic Natural Gas (first introduced in 1998) and the first gasoline - powered vehicles in the hands of consumers to meet stricter emissions standards.

Tougher global emissions standards have several luxury automakers searching for ways to improve the fuel efficiency of their models that right now are not considered «eco-friendly.»

Standard Fuel Saver Technology and a new - for - 2012 active valve exhaust system allows four - cylinder operation to engage over a wider rpm range, to deliver both improved fuel efficiency — an estimated 13 - percent increase on the highway — and an extended range of approximately 450 miles on one tank of Fuel Saver Technology and a new - for - 2012 active valve exhaust system allows four - cylinder operation to engage over a wider rpm range, to deliver both improved fuel efficiency — an estimated 13 - percent increase on the highway — and an extended range of approximately 450 miles on one tank of fuel efficiency — an estimated 13 - percent increase on the highway — and an extended range of approximately 450 miles on one tank of gas.

The class - exclusive eight - speed automatic transmission (TorqueFlite 8), standard equipment with 3.0 - liter V - 6 EcoDiesel and 3.6 - liter V - 6 Pentastar, doubles the amount of gears compared to the previously available four - speed automatic transmission, which improves drivability and enhances fuel efficiency.

The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the first FCA model to harness a totally revised 3.6 - litre Pentastar V6 standard powertrain, tweaked from top to bottom, now making 295 hp (up 5 hp) while improving fuel efficiency.

The standard TORQUEFLITE ® 8 eight - speed transmission allows for superior acceleration in low gears, while its thermal - management system optimizes fluid temperatures for improved fuel efficiency and durability.

A standard direct type Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) helps the driver maintain proper air pressure to improve driving safety and fuel efficiency, as well as reduce wear and tear on the vehicle's tires.

To improve participation and fuel continued growth, the industry needs to adopt these standards to deliver greater efficiency to the loan underwriting process,» Assurant's vice president of new venture commercialization Jeanne Schwartz stated at the time.

The two key strategies include truck idle reduction (where not required by law) such as with a truck - stop electrification project and efficiency upgrades to trucking equipment in order to improve fuel economy above prevailing regulated standards.

In this statement Brian Williams of the UNHABITAT Chief Energy and Transport Section explains the interlinkages between urbanisation and climate change and outlines a number of measures to be taken, including stricter energy efficiency standards in fuel consumption from transport; energy efficiency in building construction and use; as well as improving global standards for appliance manufacturing and importation.

The next phase of the standards calls for improving the average fuel efficiency of new cars and light trucks to about 50 miles per gallon by 2025 in lab tests, corresponding to a real - world performance of about 36 mpg.

Vehicle manufacturers are coming out with more efficient cars every year, whether those cars are hybrid gasoline and electric vehicles, they run on bio-fuels or alternative fuels, or the fuel efficiency of standard gasoline - powered cars is being improved.