Sentences with phrase «improved fuel economy so»

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As fuel economy and carbon emissions become more important to car buyers, manufacturers have identified cutting air resistance as a cost - effective way to improve these figures and so boost their product's appeal.

The new version gets with the modern - crossover program and in so doing makes big gains in fuel economy (an estimated 18 mpg in the city), passenger space (with a much - improved third row), and amenities (many of them shared with its new Infiniti sibling, the JX).

«So to improve the fuel economy and emissions of internal combustion engines and to enhance the range of a future BEV (battery electric vehicle), we have been rethinking the thermal management of a vehicle cabin,» said Epple, in a statement.

The 3.5 - liter V - 6 is hardly revolutionary, but the new Murano is 130 pounds lighter than before and more aerodynamic, so fuel economy could improve as much as 20 percent.

Even so, highway fuel economy is improved by 1 mpg over that of its predecessor.

It would also have to improve fuel economy — think cylinder deactivation and a transmission with more than six speeds — so as not to adversely impact the company's CAFE standing.

So other than the 300 pounds of added weight, we conclude from a driving dynamics standpoint that plunking the 3.0 - liter turbodiesel into the Cayenne has had no deleterious effects, while improving low - and midrange responsiveness, fuel economy and driving range substantially.

The current Silverado offers an eight - speed only with the optional 6.2 - liter V - 8, so we expect the smaller 5.3 - liter V - 8 to upgrade from its six - speed up to the eight - speed transmission to improve fuel economy numbers.

Of note is an upgraded continuously variable transmission (CVT) on so - equipped models that purportedly improves fuel economy, and new LED headlights for the range - topping GT.

The new styling of the Ram pickup is going to move away from its «big rig» looks so that it is more aerodynamic, thereby improving fuel economy.

When so equipped, the Ram can level a loaded bed, make cabin entry easier and even help improve fuel economy by reducing drag.

You'll pay more to put one in your driveway, so you need to figure out if the additional cost is worth the improved fuel economy and savings at the pump.

For one, the Continental's steel monocoque body makes it a very heavy car, so some lightweighting could improve fuel economy and handling, not to mention zero to 60 mph times.

On average, the three engines offered at market launch have twelve percent better fuel economy than the engines in the previous model — and they do so while improving driving performance.

A cross between traditional truck - based sport utilities and passenger cars, the so - called crossovers offer the popular attributes of traditional SUVs but with carlike manners and, usually, slightly improved fuel economy.

«GMC has always stood for engineering excellence, so we're extremely proud to be the first to market with a two - mode hybrid SUV to further improve our segment - leading fuel economy while providing all the performance you expect from GMC,» said John Larson, general manager, GMC.

As you might imagine, this improved performance considerably, but not so much fuel economy.

So whether you want to personalize your vehicle, increase its performance, or improve fuel economy, our friendly and knowledgeable Parts Department will help you find just what you need.

The new ES» 210 - horsepower V - 6 has a drive - by - wire throttle system so that fuel economy is improved over that of the 2001 ES by two miles per gallon in the city and three on the highway.

The transmission is setup so that during most situations the car will actually take off in second gear to improve fuel economy, and then there is a very low first gear for slow - speed off - road situations.

The new transmission improves fuel economy and sprint times for all the model's it has enhanced so far, which is great news for this super sport version in the SRT.

Known for producing driver - centric automobiles, BMW has applied hybrid technology to improve the performance of its cars more so than fuel economy In the case of the BMW ActiveHybrid 5, the turbocharged 3.0 - liter inline six - cylinder engine is supplemented by an electric motor to produce 335 horsepower and 332 ft - lbs of torque.

Improved style, a powerful engine, great fuel economy ratings, and so much more.

Of course, you've got to put on those miles to take care of business, so what can you do to improve fuel economy and help out your bottom line?

In addition, the Eco Mode activates the vehicle's air suspension system (if so equipped), lowering the Jeep Grand Cherokee to «Aero Ride Height» earlier to improve fuel economy.

Some power is cut in the Atkinson cycle, but the computer brain calls it into operation when full potency is not needed, so it's one more clever trick eking out mildly improved fuel economy short of hybridization which produces even better gains.

Rather than do so, we can demand policies that will protect our climate (while also cleaning our air and water, creating jobs, improving our economy, and making our lives more convenient), or we can sit on our butts and let big fossil fuel companies control our governmental bodies in order to maximize their profits (at the expense of society as a whole).

While it's true that Chevrolet has made progress in some areas - particularly in improving the Tahoe's paltry fuel economy (still not - so - hot at 21 mpg)- we still don't quite know how to feel about a SUV winning the award.