Sentences with phrase «in drag reduction»

We have won on safety and gained in drag reduction, but today's cars make 1950s behemoths look like lightweights.

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As a result the FIA said prior to the season that they could make changes to the way the Drag Reduction System works (such as by extending the zones) if the opening races turned out to processional borefests in an attempt to try and make things more exciting.

The structure and location of boundary layer separation often changes, sometimes resulting in a reduction of overall drag.

The reduction in drag could potentially cut fuel consumption by as much as 20 per cent, he says.

The lure of such potential drag reduction spawned a host of research, said lead author Frank Fish, a biomechanist at West Chester University in Pennsylvania.

Together with a slight improvement in drag (its coefficient drops one hundredth to 0.30; the Camry's is 0.28) and a slight reduction in weight — as much as 78 pounds, depending on trim — the new 2013 Altima posts big gains in EPA fuel economy: the city rating jumps from 23 mpg to 27 mpg, and highway mileage goes from 32 mpg to a top - of - the - class 38 mpg.

Aerodynamics were a key focus during development — the new Silverado spent more than 1,000 hours in wind - tunnel tuning — with Chevrolet claiming a seven percent reduction in drag compared to the outgoing truck.

In its most upright position it sits 1.2 - metres above the ground, can angle through nearly 90 - degress when working as an airbrake, and is also part of a drag reduction system (DRS).

To hit 200 (reasonably) safely, the SVT team revised the Shelby's aerodynamics, achieving a slight reduction in overall drag with a considerable reduction in front - end lift.

Just behind sit new electrically - actuated air shutters, which provide a claimed a 10 percent reduction in drag and three percent improvement in highway fuel economy.

[10] Designed by Volkswagen's own internal design team, the new car featured increased front and rear headroom, increased luggage space and a reduction in the coefficient of drag.

All together, there's 123 kg of downforce at 124mph — up 76 per cent on the 599's figure — and a big reduction in drag, down to 0.299 Cd.

Detailed management of underbody and engine - room airflow, along with specific wheel designs, net further reductions in drag.

[13] Aerodynamics and weight reduction play important role in fuel economy improvement: aero parts are placed under the engine bay, fuel tank, and the rear underbody to enhance airflow; front spoiler and strakes ahead of tires direct airflow around the wheel wells; there is a new flat underfloor; resulting in 3.4 % lower coefficient of drag.

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).

Additionally there's a Drag - Reduction System (DRS) rear wing that can be adjusted manually or left in automatic mode where it pops up or folds down as necessary.

To increase the effectiveness of the Drag Reduction System (DRS), the entire wing is no longer lowered but, like in Formula 1, the top flap flattened — which is intended to produce even more overtaking maneuvers in DTM events.

The aerodynamic effect of the track extension is a reduction in overall drag and an increase in front downforce of nearly one third.

On the upper side of the wheel arches, imsa CFK air ducts have been integrated, resulting in a significant reduction of the drag effect caused by non-aerodynamic airflow at higher and highest velocity.

This design allows for a reduction in drag, yet maintains an ideal level of downforce.

With a new lightweight body and 7 per cent reduction in aerodynamic drag, the third - gen Outlander is relatively more efficient as well.

For the Hybrid however, there is a unique front bumper fitted with extra vents supplying additional air flow and a reduction in drag.

For the 500e to achieve a 0.311 coefficient of drag (Cd), as compared to the 2013 Fiat 500 Lounge model's 0.359 Cd, eight exterior refinements were developed in the wind tunnel to enable the 48 count drag reduction.

The grip is not a concern thanks to the car's 9 - inch - wide slick tires and a redesigned aero package that produces about 650 lb (295 kg) of downforce — it even has a Drag Reduction System rear wing similar to the technology found in Formula 1 cars.

The design includes a Drag Reduction System rear wing similar to the technology found in Formula 1 cars.

Under the very beautiful exterior styling, which as Filippi Perini (Chief designer at Automobili Lamborghini SpA) states offers a drag reduction of 3 percent while increasing downforce by a massive 50 percent, you'll find a Hybrid Chassis... in fact a combination of carbon fiber and aluminum that is 10 % lighter and 50 % stiffer compared to the Gallardo space frame.

Low Drag Exterior Optimized in scale wind tunnel and full - scale coast - down validation, the 2017 Ridgeline's aerodynamic improvements include a 15 - percent reduction in the coefficient of drag (CdA), as determined by CFD simulatiDrag Exterior Optimized in scale wind tunnel and full - scale coast - down validation, the 2017 Ridgeline's aerodynamic improvements include a 15 - percent reduction in the coefficient of drag (CdA), as determined by CFD simulatidrag (CdA), as determined by CFD simulations.

The results were astonishing: together, the optimized tractor and trailer design achieved an incredible 54 % reduction in aerodynamic drag.

Benefits of this frame design include improved crash safety, a significant reduction in interior noise levels and reduced aerodynamic drag that helps enhance fuel efficiency.

This frame design improves overall structural strength for enhanced crash safety, while also reducing interior noise and improving aerodynamic efficiency — the reduction in drag in turn enhances fuel economy.

This frame design improves overall structural strength for enhanced crash safety, while also reducing interior noise and improving aerodynamic efficiency (the reduction in drag in turn enhances fuel economy).

A six per cent reduction in drag is reflected in improved fuel economy and a higher top speed.

The new 1.4 turbo's performance, combined with a mass reduction of more than 110 kg and an aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.29, which GM says is best - in - class, supports an estimated fuel consumption of just 5.9 L / 100 km on the highway.

The resulting reduction in mechanical drag along with revisions to the existing S - tronic dual clutch gear box are said to provide prototype versions of the A4 2.0 TFSI quattro ultra with fuel savings of up to 0.3 l / 100 km in everyday driving conditions.

Certain models also feature reductions in brake - pad drag on the discs and wheels fitted with low rolling resistance tires, inflated to a higher pressure.

HSD - specific design modifications have reduced the Toyota hybrid's coefficient of drag from Cd 0.290 to 0.283, effecting reductions in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Helping fuel efficiency is a 10 percent reduction in aerodynamic drag.

The bumpers integrate a new design for the fog / cornering lamp housing, that now carves out vertical crevices on the outer ends for better airflow and a marginal reduction in drag.

Along with producing less drag, aerodynamic upgrades and exterior refinements have led to a reduction in wind noise.

To increase the effectiveness of the Drag Reduction System (DRS), the entire wing is no longer lowered but, like in Formula 1, the top flap flattened — which is intended to produce even more overtaking maneuvers in future DTM events.

These styling tweaks mean the Elise has received a four per cent reduction in drag, helping fuel economy and reducing emissions.

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The DRS system, which stands for Drag Reduction System, opens a small slot in the rear wing of your car allowing air to pass more freely, thereby giving you a speed boost also makes the leap into gaming and fits in nicely..

As aerodynamic drag composes roughly two - thirds of the fuel consumption for a tractor - trailer at highway speeds, a 50 percent reduction in drag represents a 33 percent reduction in fuel consumption.

According to PhysOrg, «This simple change [in the bird's wing -RCB- results in a reduction of surface area, which, as the researchers calculated, reduces profile drag by as much as 50 % and significantly reduces the overall power requirements.

In a project funded jointly by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Airbus, Warwick and other universities are investigating the potential of using new types of passive devices for turbulent drag reduction.

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Direct emissions changes include reductions in efficiency from factors like increased drag from sensor equipment and the power consumption of required computing and communications equipment.

If anything, the reduction in cable drag made the mouse feel much smoother gliding around on my mousepad.

«The biggest driver for the increase in the HPSI is the rebound in the good time to buy sentiment, which outweighed the largest drag: a sizable reduction in the net share of consumers expecting home prices to rise over the next year,» says Doug Duncan, chief economist and senior vice president at Fannie Mae.