Sentences with phrase «improved efficiency of cars»

While slower than expected economic growth played a role in this decline, the majority was due to improved efficiency of cars, trucks, buildings and appliances and displacement of coal and oil with renewable energy and natural gas.

In fact, strong legislated policies to improve the efficiency of our cars, homes and industries is a much more effective strategy.

Not exact matches

To improve production efficiencies, Tesla in reality built 60 kWh versions of the car and software limited it to 40kWh.

Those designed to quickly stop and start a car's petrol engine to improve fuel efficiency need a quick burst of power, but for smoothing a domestic solar panel's output, capacity might be more important than speed.

Promising improved safety, better fuel - efficiency and freedom from the boredom of long drives, autonomy has been coming piecemeal to our cars for some time — and it has always had its critics.

«New type of smart windows use liquid to switch from clear to reflective: Easy - to - manufacture switchable windows could improve energy efficiency in buildings and help keep cars cool.»

«We can dramatically improve fuel efficiency by making our cars lighter, including the greater use [of] carbon fiber, which is also stronger than metal.

It's impossible to know all the ways that the advent of self - driving cars will transform society, but the great potential for saving lives, improving efficiency, and expanding educational options is cause for excitement.

Speaking with Autocar, MX - 5 Miata program manager Nobuhiro Yamamoto said that the next - generation car's size will stay the same but it will lose weight and improve efficiency via extensive use of lightweight materials in the construction of the car.

CEO Dan Akerson or Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne, «it's the consumer,» Tonkin says, adding many of them are not in a financial position to spend extra money for cars with advanced technologies that improve fuel efficiencies.

In the 2018 Management Excellence category, Gold was nominated for «improved data sharing to accelerate the adoption of new technologies that increase transportation safety and efficiency, including self - driving cars and vehicles that communicate with one another».

Adding the 2.0 - liter instead of the V - 6 in today's IS250 would improve the car's acceleration and fuel efficiency.

It's also likely the new Chevrolet Volt will ditch its current 1.4 - liter range - extending gas engine in favor of a new 1.0 - liter turbocharged three - cylinder, which would improve the car's fuel efficiency and performance once the battery charge is depleted.

The hybrid Golf's aptitude at transitioning between electricity and petrol almost makes you reluctant to engage its sportier mode, but press the «GTE» button alongside the gearlever and the car uses both of its motors to increase performance rather than improve efficiency.

Audi of America recommends removing while not in use to help improve fuel efficiency *, reduce wind sound, and guard against theft and before going through an automatic car wash.

«The revised shape of the window improves the car's interior aerodynamics by promoting better airflow for driver comfort while the new front valance has a much closer identity with the original Mustang front - end while increasing the efficiency of airflow to cool the engine,» Brock is quoted.

As in the AMG GT R radiator shutters, the Airpanel in front of the centre cooling air inlet improves the car's aerodynamic efficiency.

This feature improves the airflow and reduces the friction, both of which are the primary contributors to the car's fuel efficiency.

While most car firms make great claims of improved efficiency with their new models, Jag has added a dollop more power — to hell with the CO2 and fuel economy figures.

While it is unlikely that anyone in the market for a car boasting the sort of performance caliber of the 911 Turbo S places a great deal of emphasis on overall efficiency, the inclusion of new fuel - saving technology, including a new stop / start system that cuts the engine at 4 mph as you roll to a standstill, as well as the coasting function brought to other 911 models, has clearly improved its credentials in this area.

This consumer proposition encompasses three main pillars; Intelligent Power, which is brought to life through the LEAF's advanced new 40kW e-powertrain, with improved energy efficiency, increased torque and power output for more exciting driving; Intelligent Driving, which is technology designed to improve driving confidence, enhance safety and reduce stress; and Nissan Intelligent Integration, the linking of the car to wider society via connectivity and to energy grids via unique bi-directional charging technology.

Moreover, measures like Alternator Management System help improve fuel efficiency while the First - in Segment Wheel Air Curtains have been added to ensure minimised air turbulence around the wheel area resulting lower Cd (Coefficient of Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and stability of the car at high speed.

With its long sweeping hood, aggressive crouched stance, and deeply etched lines that transition flawlessly from roof to deck lid, the 50 - year old car embraces the sentiment of the past as it blasts into the future challenging the status quo with improved performance, unprecedented style, and increased efficiency.

On July 16, in an implicit acknowledgment of allegations against touted economy for the Fusion as well as C - Max and Lincoln MKZ hybrids, Ford said it would introduce software changes in August to improve efficiency for these cars.

«Its advanced hybrid drivetrain, impressive aerodynamics, use of lightweight materials, and significantly improved city fuel efficiency over the previous generation are all positive testaments to its distinction as the 2017 Luxury Green Car of the Year ™.»

A team from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Motors, led by ORNL researcher Dr. Jun Qu, has developed a new group of ionic liquids as lubricant additives that could help improve the energy efficiency of cars and trucks.

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki unveiled the refreshed edition of its bestseller DZire with over 13 per cent improved fuel efficiency here today.

The significantly improved balance between the performance - focused M experience and the car's fuel consumption originates from the efficiency of the new V8 engine and from leading edge BMW EfficientDynamics technology including the Auto Start - Stop function in conjunction with the seven - speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic.

The Cruze's improved aerodynamics not only make it look more appealing driving down the road, they help increase fuel efficiency, so you can spend your money on the places you visit instead of the car ride getting there.

This improves the overall aerodynamic efficiency of the car.

High gas prices and the emergence of electric cars would suggest that the SUV has gone the way of the dinosaur, but the 2014 Dodge Durango makes a convincing argument for its continued survival, having evolved into a modern, connected vehicle that improves on its fuel efficiency.

As in the AMG GT R, radiator shutters, known as the Airpanel, in front of the center cooling air inlet improves the car's aerodynamic efficiency.

In addition, a 6 - port design of its rotary engine — 2 ports more than the prior model — improves the intake efficiency, and the newly - added Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) control raises the ride quality and enjoyment of driving a sports car.

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki unveiled the refreshed edition of its bestseller Swift with 10 per cent improved fuel efficiency here today.

The efficiency of the car has been improved with 92 %, while the production version lost 30 kg from the original prototype's weight.

Air Curtains in the lower air intake at the front of the car and Air Breathers behind of the front wheels reduce turbulence in and around the wheel arches all improving aerodynamic efficiency.

Ford boosted the on - road fuel efficiency of its three 2013 model year hybrids through changes in the cars» vehicle control software in an effort to improve customer satisfaction.

If you are looking for a car that gets the point A to point B stuff ticked off with the minimum of fuss with good fuel - efficiency and makes you feel cosseted, then the CT 200h is a good choice — especially in this improved, better specced update model.

Fifth generation of the world's most successful high - performance sedan in the premium segment of the executive class; new BMW M5 is an exceptionally dynamic high - performance sports car with four doors and five seats; consistent further development of the vehicle concept initiated in 1984 with the first - generation BMW M5; compelling track potential combines with the comprehensive practicality of a luxurious business sedan; groundbreaking character headlined by significantly improved efficiency, supreme long - distance comfort, and innovative driver assistance systems and infotainment functions.

Fuel economy should be improved on the car, thanks to the use of lightweight materials along with an improvement in aerodynamic efficiency, though no specific details were released.

The improvements reduce cylinder friction, improve the efficiency of NOx conversion, and further develop the driveability of the car.

For example, the GS F's spindle grille was designed to further improve the car's aerodynamics and internal cooling, while the air outlets in the front wings, first seen on the IS F and more recently on the RC F, have been adopted because of their efficiency.

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.

Externally, the new Toyota full hybrid incorporates several unique styling details to improve the car's aerodynamic performance and the fuel efficiency of its Hybrid Synergy Drive ® powertrain.

This is the approach Congress properly took last year on mandatory policies that will reduce emissions from cars and trucks, and improve the efficiency of lighting and appliances.

i.e., they often replace heavy doors and hoods with extremely light (but extremely costly) titanium versions to reduce the weight of the car and improve the efficiency.

After all, for decades we had made little headway in improving the fuel efficiency of our cars.

It goes after the big pieces of pie first: Buildings and cars, and not just by improving efficiency but actually changing the ways that they are designed and used.

Also, if we make the auto industry invest billions of dollars in improved fuel - efficiency, how will the industry react if we ask them to abandon these investments and switch to carbon - free cars a decade or two later?

All of us will need to buy more of the fuel - efficient cars built by this state, and find new ways to improve efficiency and save energy in our own homes and businesses.