Sentences with phrase «improved hybrid systems»

There's no such thing as a free lunch, however, and racing rules say that by improving its hybrid system, Audi's internal combustion engine must use 2.5 percent less fuel than before.

That also represents a substantial 26 - percent enhancement over its predecessor model, the Prius Plug - in Hybrid, the result of greater battery capacity and an improved hybrid system.

Hyundai notes also improvements to drivability by improved hybrid system clutch control, improved vehicle response by throttle tuning, optimized regenerative braking shift pattern, and decreased friction in the compact six - speed automatic transmission

* It also represents a substantial 26 - percent enhancement over its predecessor, a result of greater battery capacity and an improved hybrid system.

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«I'm a plant scientist in Dr. Patel's lab at Big State University, with significant research experience in improving efficiency of various cropping systems under a range of environmental conditions, as well as working with parent lines development and hybrid seed production.

The number of grants that will be reviewed face - to - face will be increased «by a factor of 10,» Beaudet said, adding that he believes the hybrid system will «improve the quality of peer review.»

«Natural and hybrid systems can also improve water quality, provide habitat for many important species, and mitigate carbon going into our atmosphere.»

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.

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Toyota's new hybrid system for rear - wheel - drive vehicles promises improved fuel economy at high speeds, allowing for intermittent use of the engine at such speeds.

The LMP1 car, which already received several important upgrades for the 2014 season, enters this year with improved aerodynamics and an upgraded, more powerful hybrid system.

It's still unconfirmed at this point, but there's also a chance that the A35 will use a mild hybrid system similar to the one found in the new CLS to improve fuel economy without sacrificing performance.

Ford has revised the hybrid system to allow electric - only operation until 40 mph (up from 30 mph), and has made extensive revisions to the brake system to improve its feel.

The Eco is a high - mileage version of the Cruze whose modifications improve upon the car's already respectable fuel economy without adding as much cost as a hybrid system would.

As the performance of road cars climbs ever higher, all - wheel drive starts to make even more sense, harnessing ever greater outputs through ever smarter means - and in recent years, those means have included hybrid 4x4 systems that negate the need for complex transmissions, bringing the added benefits of improved economy and emissions.

Less reliance on the traditional braking system and reduced engine pumping losses translate into greater electrical regeneration (170 percent more than the 2005 Civic Hybrid) and ultimately improved fuel economy.

Beginning in August, Ford will recalibrate various drivetrain, climate - control and accessory systems to improve real - world gas mileage in the 2013 C - Max Hybrid, 2013 Fusion Hybrid and 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

When braking, energy that is normally lost is recaptured by the Regenerative Braking System to charge the lithium - ion battery, which helps improve the efficiency of the hybrid powertrain.

The Sport Mode setting also improves acceleration and feel thanks to an electric power boost from the hybrid system.

The eTorque mild hybrid system improves fuel efficiency on the second generation of the 3.6 L Pentastar V6 and 5.7 L HEMI V8 engines, while allowing for better performance, drivability, towing capabilities and payload.

Whatever the engine, all U.S. - bound A8s are mild hybrids using a 48 - volt electric system to not just improve gas mileage but to help power all the tech.

It is an information system to help the driver adopt a more fuel - efficient driving style, [16] and is proven to improve fuel economy by about 10 % for Honda's hybrid vehicle in Japan.

The Civic Hybrid receives an improved gas - electric IMA system, and an all - new GX trim level gets powered by natural gas.

F Sport and RX 450h Hybrid models also feature the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system for improved traction control.

Going into 2016, Infiniti went to great lengths to improve the Q50's steering, offering up its next - generation Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) system as an available option on models equipped with either the twin - turbo 3.0 - liter, or hybrid powertrain.

The hybrid system not only gives the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid more power, it will also improve fuel economy and let the car drive under electric power for about 30 miles.

Ford is striving to improve the fuel efficiency and reducing the cost of the hybrid system with each new generation of transaxles.

Mazda then plans gradually to introduce electrical devices such as idle - stop, regenerative braking and hybrid systems to further improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

The Q50 also will offer a rear - drive - based hybrid - electric drive system that Infiniti expects to market as a performance enhancer while improving fuel - economy.

Our goal is to develop a next - generation hybrid drive system smaller in size and lighter in weight, offering improved overall fuel economy, better acceleration, and longer all - electric range — all while maintaining a short charging time.

The Prius c's hybrid system utilizes a 144 - volt nickel - metal hydride battery pack that has been located under the rear passenger seat, near the center of the vehicle, and low in the chassis to help improve the center of gravity.

The 2019 A7 will also feature a 48 - volt mild - hybrid system to improve its fuel economy specs.

In adapting the Hybrid Synergy Drive to the smaller Prius c platform, each of the system's major components were re-designed to reduce weight, scale, and improve efficiency.

The platform means the hybrid system can be installed easily, and fitted low down in the chassis, not only improving handling, but also reducing the frontal area of the C - HR and improving aerodynamics.

With an electrically variable transmission (featuring the best characteristics of an automatic transmission and hybrid drive) and two different hybrid modes of operation, the drive system dramatically improves fuel economy around town and at highway speeds.

The two - mode hybrid system provides assistance from electric motors allowing the HEMI V - 8 to remain in four - cylinder mode more often than without a hybrid powertrain, improving overall fuel economy.

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For Toyota, lightweighting of these systems were prioritized to boost battery range and improve liftgate usability for the Prius Prime plug - in hybrid technology, whereas the weight reduction in the Lexus LC was geared toward enhancing the coupe's dynamic performance.

Last week, Kia announced a new 48 - volt mild - hybrid system that would be paired up with a diesel engine to improve performance and emissions.

As is true of the entire car, the Hybrid Synergy Drive system does not deviate far from the tried - and - true formula, but does improve on all possible parameters.

Cadillac says that the mild hybrid system not only improves the XT5's fuel efficiency, but it also improves its driving agility and ride comfort.

The 2.8 - litre automatic manages a certified mileage of 14.29 km / l, a mild hybrid system would have done the trick of improving fuel economy.

Highlights include an improved hybrid drive system, updated styling, new driver information and infotainment controls, and five - passenger capacity.

This drive unit combines a newly developed inline 4 - cylinder 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle engine with a 7 - speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) system with a built - in high - output motor and a Lithium - Ion battery to improve efficiency by more than 30 % compared to a conventional one - motor hybrid system.

The gas / electric hybrid system improves around town fuel economy by 40 percent, with highway numbers staying close to the same as the standard power plant.

Ford has sold Fusion hybrids for three years, and this next generation has improved regenerative braking, capturing up to 95 percent of the kinetic energy, more electric systems (in place of belt - driven), and the transmission and battery - cooling systems are developed in - house at Ford.

Weight has been reduced by 225 pounds, the frame is built from 98 percent high - strength steel for increased payload and towing, and the segment's first - ever deployable front air dam will work in conjunction with the mild hybrid systems to improve fuel economy.

That way, the car can take this information and use it to improve fuel economy and optimize the hybrid system's operation.

The eAssist mild hybrid system is also accompanied by upper and lower active shutters in the front fascia that close under certain driving conditions to maximize aerodynamics and improve fuel economy.