Sentences with phrase «improvements in vehicle designs»

«These results demonstrate the effectiveness of the Institute's frontal crash test program in bringing about improvements in vehicle designs,» says Adrian Lund, the Institute's chief operating officer.

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«Much of the 51 per cent fall in vehicle crime in particular can be attributed to design improvements such as immobilisers and toughened glass.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

In its recent debut, the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander captivated consumers with its unique design and quality improvements made throughout the vehicle.

These new powertrain products — combined with weight reductions of 100 kg (220 lbs) on next - generation vehicles, improved aerodynamic design to reduce drag, and the introduction of electric devices like the fuel - saving stop / start system called i - stop (currently available in Japan and Europe)-- will contribute to meeting the Mazda's global 2015 fuel economy improvement goal of 30 %, with an accompanying drop in CO2 emissions of 23 % (compared to 2008).

As the world's largest engine producer, continuous improvement to vehicle powertrain technology is an integral part of Honda's engineering culture as every new engine design tends to become more powerful, efficient and cleaner while also becoming smaller in size and weight.

This is the last vehicle in the lineup to get the SKYACTIV engine and chassis improvements, and the last to be reworked with Mazda's forceful KODO design cues.

Sometimes improvements come in the form of new models, but mostly I see changes in the way parts are designed and in the way vehicles are assembled.

In the automotive industry, minor improvements often come in the form of performance, handling and design - all things that have become synonymous with Mazda vehicleIn the automotive industry, minor improvements often come in the form of performance, handling and design - all things that have become synonymous with Mazda vehiclein the form of performance, handling and design - all things that have become synonymous with Mazda vehicles.

Crash tests have driven major improvements in the designs of all kinds and sizes of passenger vehicles.

Coupled with its improved graphics and vehicle handling, the narrow circuit is a vast improvement over the track design seen in WRC 2, which should make for a thoroughly technical, fun and challenging drive.

Potential GHG emissions reductions from efficiency improvements on new vehicle designs in 2030 compared with today range from 40 — 70 % for LDVs, 30 — 50 % for HDVs, up to 50 % for aircraft, and for new ships when combining technology and operational measures, up to 60 %.

It includes major support for R&D for both radical new clean technologies like vehicle batteries that travel 500 miles or more on a single charge as well as includes steady incremental improvements in existing designs like on - shore wind turbines.

The expected improvement in power density in the GM - designed and built motors for the longitudinal application of the two - mode hybrid — on a per motor basis, these machines are about 25 % smaller, output is about 20 % higher, and efficiency is up — will allow its application in a range of vehicles smaller than the full - size trucks and SUVs in which it is applied today, including cars.

Intended to promote improvements in safety, mobility and efficiency through ADS, this 26 - page document lists suggestions and helpful advice on ADS system safety, operational design domain object and event detection and response, validation methods, human machine interface, vehicle cybersecurity, crashworthiness and post-cash ADS behaviour, but it delegates privacy to a footnote.