Sentences with phrase «improvement over the efficiency»

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It has created tremendous efficiency, and many have seen significant improvements in trading costs and access to capital due to the technological revolution in our market structure over the last 15 years.

However, improvements in efficiency in refining and logistics can help maintain the profits margin over the long term.

Semiconductors are also powering the 5G wireless cycle, which is expected to provide faster connections and a 20-fold improvement in efficiency over existing 4G technology.

It is the most energy efficient distillery within Chivas Brothers» portfolio, with a 20 % efficiency improvement over traditional distilleries.

He said perceptions from some quarters that Elders» resurgence had mainly been driven by strong cattle prices benefiting the whole industry was incorrect, as 75 per cent of the improvements over the 2014 - 2017 rebuild period stemmed from a strategy rethink and efficiency gains.

We look forward to working with NYSERDA and the other partners in the Green Jobs / Green New York program to bring energy efficiency, comfort, health and safety, and building durability improvements to the homes and business of tens of thousands of New York residents over the coming years.

Efficiency alone — even in the form of aircraft with improved engines and designs such as the Boeing 787, expected to deliver a 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over existing big airplanes — is not tEfficiency alone — even in the form of aircraft with improved engines and designs such as the Boeing 787, expected to deliver a 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over existing big airplanes — is not tefficiency over existing big airplanes — is not the answer.

With this technique, the Empa team has again been able to significantly increase the energy conversion efficiency from sunlight into electricity using CIGS thin film solar cells on flexible plastic foils — to a new record level of 20.4 %, representing a marked improvement over the previous record of 18.7 % established by the same team in May 2011.

«Like all minerals, improvements in the efficiency of extraction and the ability to dig for deeper ores outpaces the depletion of the resource over 100 years or more,» Cochran notes.

The gains in efficiency represent a 46 percent improvement over that of the thirsty V - 10, and a 19 percent improvement over the V - 8.

Overall power output stands at 268 hp (200 kW) and 280 lb - ft (380 Nm), while fuel efficiency is announced at 27 mpg US combined for the front - wheel - drive model (26 mph for the all - wheel - drive variant), a 35 % improvement over the previous QX50 V6.

* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability

of torque over the current 1.8 - liter but with an improvement in fuel efficiency.

The petrols are thirsty despite the vast improvement in efficiency proffered by the supercharged V6 over the old V8, but even so probably not the domain of anyone worrying about fuel bills.

An improvement over its predecessor in almost every area (minus the lack of a seven - seat option), the J11 Nissan Qashqai is a worthy successor, offering a roomier interior, better fuel efficiency (particularly with the diesel engines), and a smooth ride.

It's based on the Hydra - Matic 8L90 eight - speed, but scaled for the performance envelope of the smaller engines and offering an estimated 5 - percent efficiency improvement over a comparable six - speed automatic.

The two - mode's motors, batteries, gearsets and sophisticated software add up to a 20 percent fuel efficiency improvement over the conventional X6.

MultiAir2 adds a two - percent efficiency improvement (on the NEDC cycle) over the original, 16 - valve single - overhead cam MultiAir variant.

Throughout the development process, engineers have been targeting a 7 % improvement in fuel efficiency and a 5 % improvement in acceleration (0 - 100 km / h / 62 mph) over the existing six - speed DCT transmission.

Throughout the development process, engineers have been targeting a seven percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a five percent improvement in acceleration (0 - 100 kph / 62 mph) over the existing six - speed DCT transmission.

While Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption information has yet to be confirmed, in the EU test cycle the new ActiveHybrid 7 yields efficiency gains of 14 percent over the new 740Li which itself sees an impressive improvement over its predecessor.

In front - wheel drive specification, this offers a 35 % improvement in fuel efficiency over the V6 gasoline engine in the previous QX50, while the new all - wheel drive model's 26 mpg represents a 30 % improvement.

That's actually a 2.5 - second improvement over the old 1.6 - liter four - cylinder that this 1.5 - liter unit replaces; a reduction in weight as well as gain in fuel efficiency are nice side benefits.

3.5 - liter V6 tuned for responsive power Thanks to vehicle weight savings, the standard 3.5 - liter V6 with Ti - VCT offers a 5 percent improvement in power - to - weight ratio over the larger 3.7 - liter V6 in the 2014 F - 150, with better fuel efficiency and performance.

The biggest change for the new Expedition can be found under the hood, where it benefits from a 365 horsepower, 3.5 - liter V - 6 that also pushes out 420 lb - ft of torque, a huge improvement over the eight - cylinder engine of old in terms of both output and efficiency.

Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and a significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel

This weight loss combined with a new aerodynamic design, achieves a fuel efficiency improvement over previous Discovery generations.

That's a 23 - percent improvement in fuel efficiency over the first - generation's 6.2 - liter V - 8.

Efficiency was the top priority and the IVT, together with the 2.0 - liter engine, is estimated to return up to 35 MPG combined, about a 3 MPG improvement over the current vehicle.

Using a CVTC on the outlet port increases thermal efficiency, decreases inhalation resistance and offers an approximate four percent improvement in fuel efficiency (over the previous engine design).

Alto 800 now delivers a superior fuel efficiency of 24.7 Km / l of petrol, around 9 per cent improvement over the earlier version.

The potential for efficiency remains enormous, and given the likely improvements in technology and changes in societal norms over the next century which it will take us to do the right thing, we are likely to be able to cut fossil fuel use further than most people imagine possible, even if renewables don't become commercially competitive (which wind is already, and solar is in certain situations).

Within this framework, I.F.C. is prioritizing investments in renewable energy around the world: it is tripling its renewable energy and energy efficiency investments over the next three years, supporting improvements in energy efficiency through financial intermediaries, and helping increase efficiencies in transmission and distribution.

Two years ago, the Obama administration imposed ambitious automobile fuel - efficiency standards, dictating that the average vehicle travel 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 — an 83 percent improvement over current standards.

It has also increased over time, as measures to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste plus pollution have been implemented, and there is no doubt that this improvement will continue, partly as a result of increasing fossil fuel prices and other market - driven considerations.

By switching to LED lighting technology and implementing energy - saving measures and conversions, the LEA Live Entertainment Award Committee and the Production Resource Group have already achieved significant improvements in energy efficiency over the past few years.

Still, government policies, as well as cost reductions across the energy sector, enable a doubling of both renewables — subject of a special focus in this year's Outlook — and of improvements in energy efficiency over the next 25 years.

From 1990 to 2010, improvements in energy efficiency have reduced cumulative global energy demand by over 25 per cent.

In 2009, a historic agreement between the Federal Government, state regulators, and the auto industry established a national program to implement these first meaningful fuel efficiency improvements in over 30 years and the first - ever global warming pollution standards for light - duty vehicles.

ENERGY STAR Home Advisor An online tool that lets homeowners create a profile of their home's energy efficiency features, get a prioritized, customized list of energy - saving improvements, and track progress over time.

Since 2006, Tesco has invested over # 700 million in energy and refrigeration efficiency improvements, to help cut its carbon footprint.

In the 66 % 2 °C Scenario, aggressive efficiency measures would be needed to lower the energy intensity of the global economy by 2.5 % per year on average between 2014 and 2050 (three - and - a-half times greater than the rate of improvement seen over the past 15 years); wind and solar combined would become the largest source of electricity by 2030.

Today's silicon crystal solar panels are a dramatic improvement over the original Bell Lab designs, with some cells achieving a conversion efficiency of about 35 %, but the power output is still intermittent and load factors are very low, around 15 %.

While such an assumption may seem remarkable, it was based on the observation that improvements in technologies - and in particular in their efficiency - occur over time.

Over the past decade, New Zealand's growing energy needs have outpaced improvements in energy efficiency, mainly because of the country's expanding economy and growing population, according to the International Energy Agency's latest study of New Zealand's energy policies.

Lest you have doubts that renewable energy won't be able to take over from fossil fuels: A new report from NRDC looks at future energy usage in Michigan and comes to the conclusion that through a combination of renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements, the state can easily meet future power needs: Energy Efficiency Could Save State $ 3 Billion by 2030 The report, A Green Energy Alternative for Michigan, was written by Synapse Energy Economic for NRDC and shows that simply making energy efficiency improvements to offset fossil fuel usage the state could save $ 3 billion over the nextefficiency improvements, the state can easily meet future power needs: Energy Efficiency Could Save State $ 3 Billion by 2030 The report, A Green Energy Alternative for Michigan, was written by Synapse Energy Economic for NRDC and shows that simply making energy efficiency improvements to offset fossil fuel usage the state could save $ 3 billion over the nextEfficiency Could Save State $ 3 Billion by 2030 The report, A Green Energy Alternative for Michigan, was written by Synapse Energy Economic for NRDC and shows that simply making energy efficiency improvements to offset fossil fuel usage the state could save $ 3 billion over the nextefficiency improvements to offset fossil fuel usage the state could save $ 3 billion over the next 20 years.

The reductions in cost and the improvements in efficiency of photovoltaic cells over the past decade appear to be following an exponential curve that resembles a less dramatic but still startling version of what happened with computer chips over the past 50 years.

Our colleagues built a model to determine the best way to satisfy projected load growth for any nation over the next two decades.9 The model incorporates relevant factors for central and distributed electric generation technologies, including projected improvements in cost, efficiency, and availability of each technology.

Much like with the debate over decommissioning the aging Indian Point nuclear power plant, much of the added power that could be created because of the increased pipeline capacity, could just as easily (and probably far more cheaply) be offset with energy efficiency improvements in the region.

However, demonstrating reasonable efforts to comply with MiFID II can be illustrated by following good governance practices in ensuring that communications practices are understood, policies are well documented, and opportunities for technology - enabled process improvement are identified and prioritized to improve your firm's efficiency in meeting MiFID II communications requirements over time.