Sentences with phrase «in fuel economy improvements»

The benefit of this concept can be seen in fuel economy improvements averaging 12 per cent.

[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.

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The vehicles in use already have shown a nearly 50 percent improvement in fuel economy.

Powered by a new, more affordable hybrid system, the Vue Green Line delivers a 20 - percent improvement in fuel economy.

GM is also considering Ford's technology, because it offers weight benefits in eliminating the torque converter and thus fuel economy improvements, but «we would ensure it had good drive quality before we would allow it to sell,» says Roger Clark, senior manager of the GM Energy Center.

Officials attributed the strong showing by auto manufacturers to general improvements in fuel economy as well as growing manufacturer investment in hybrid and electric - powered vehicles.

Ford still maintains that fuel economy may vary in the real world, but says the updates should provide noticeable improvement in these three areas.

Honda's single - cam V - 6 is revised from last year with small increases in output but substantial improvements in fuel economy.

The improvement in fuel economy largely stems from stripping unnecessary weight.

It might have one of the best - integrated hybrid systems in the world, but with no significant performance advantage and a negligible fuel economy improvement, there's simply no compelling reason to buy it.

The new 2014 Tundra certainly looks handsome and the interior improvements are welcome, but in a segment where big players are either introducing new technology, improving fuel economy, or ratcheting up payload / tow / capacities, will a new look and feel be enough to enlarge Toyota's foothold in this segment?

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.

Cylinder deactivation and engine start / stop technologies help bring EPA combined fuel economy ratings up to 24 mpg for both sedans (22 mpg with all - wheel drive), an improvement of 2 mpg in rear - wheel - drive models and 1 mpg in all - wheel - drive models.

A supplier source told Reuters that GM is planning a special high - efficiency model that will use aluminum extensively for a weight savings of at least 250 lb, and an improvement of as much as 20 percent in fuel economy.

Uchiyamada says improvement to IC efficiency — through reduced friction and addition of superchargers and direct injection — is the key to meeting tougher fuel economy regulations in the U.S.

The optional six - speed automatic is booted in favor of an eight - speed unit to help achieve a claimed 20 percent improvement in fuel economy over the outgoing six - cylinder.

With this new small - displacement turbocharged four - cylinder, the Accord should see significant improvements in performance and fuel economy compared to the outgoing 2.4 - liter naturally aspirated four - banger, which made 185 hp and 181 lb - ft of torque.

We should see downsized, but still powerful, engines on the new Aviator, and expect a big improvement in fuel economy.

The so - called 9G - Tronic transmission is very eager to upshift on the highway to keep fuel economy numbers high (Mercedes expects a 20 percent improvement over the GLK), but there's plenty of low - end torque in every gear to keep the GLC on the move.

In addition to improved acceleration, the V - 6 provides dramatically better fuel economy — the S4's EPA combined rating of 21 mpg is an improvement of more than 30 percent over the V - 8's.

If you mainly drive in urban environments and you put fuel mileage above all else, the negatives of the stop / start system — rough and slow transitions, and the ability to operate only for short periods of time — could be worth the incremental improvement in economy.

Pennzoil's technical data for its 0W - 20 full - synthetic oil claims a 1.2 percent improvement in fuel economy over 10W - 30.

If under controlled conditions there was a 0.8 % improvement in fuel economy, I would say, no noticeable difference.

Still a dumb idea — uselessly large, excessively expensive and, even with a promised 20 percent improvement in fuel economy, not terribly efficient.

It's uselessly large, excessively heavy, and, even with a promised 20 percent improvement in fuel economy, won't be terribly green.

Results showed that the patented hydraulic hybrid diesel technology achieved a 45 - to 50 - percent improvement in fuel economy and a 30 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared with traditional diesel - powered vehicles.

The result is a 10 - percent improvement in fuel economy (up to 15 or 16 mpg from the current combined 14), and a drop in carbon dioxide emissions from 388 to 347 grams per kilometer.

With its new more powerful system, GM expects to see about a 20 percent improvement in fuel economy; the system previously offered on the Malibu offered a 12 percent increase in fuel economy.

The new system results in a 25 - percent fuel economy improvement over 2011 four - cylinder models.

But for all the nuts - and - bolts improvements in performance and fuel economy, it's still a Mazda, which means it's all about the driving experience.

Fuel economy has always been the reason to purchase a diesel, but improvements in drivability and a broader selection will hopefully spur interest and sales.

The authors argue that vehicle fuel economy may be improved through three primary methods: reducing vehicle weight and size; increased market share of alternative powertrains that show more efficiency than conventional gasoline engines; and, rather than continuing the historical trend of emphasis on vehicles that are heavier, larger, and more powerful, ensuring that improvements in vehicle technology's efficiency gains are directed toward increasing fuel economy.

The 5.7 - liter Hemi V - 8 is still optional across the model line, but base models receive the new corporate Pentastar 3.6 - liter V - 6 that delivers more horsepower (280 versus 210) and minor improvements in fuel economy.

Further cleaning up comes via the regular petrol Panamera S and all - wheel - drive Panamera 4S; their 4.8 - litre naturally aspirated V8 is replaced by a 3 - litre twin - turbocharged V6 engine with more power and torque (414bhp and 384 lb ft versus 394bhp and 368 lb ft) and an 18 per cent improvement in fuel economy, which now tops 26mpg.

The X6 Active Hybrid promises a twenty - percent improvement in fuel economy.

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.

The low - end fuel economy improvements of VTEC - E and the performance of conventional VTEC are combined in this application.

This system makes the new V6 the cleanest and most fuel - efficient engine of its type that INFINITI has ever offered, contributing towards the 6.7 percent improvement in fuel economy.

A staged, or stratified, injection of fuel burns better than one single squirt, and helps the 2009 911 with the 3.4 - liter flat - six produce 20 more horsepower (345 hp) than in 2008 while achieving a 13 - percent fuel economy improvement.

Mazda claims the i - Stop system can increase fuel economy by up to ten percent, but such sizable improvements will only be noted if the car is extensively driven in stop - and - go traffic.

You can expect dramatic improvements in both fuel economy and performance on both petrol and turbo diesel engines.

The improvement in straight - line performance is combined with a dramatic improvement in fuel economy.

This automatic, front wheel drive option uses the same engine, although the torque does drop a bit to 127 due to improvements in fuel economy.

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 characterisfuel 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 characterisFuel 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 characterisfuel 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 characterisfuel 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 characterisfuel 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

(527 N • m) of torque, and features fuel - saving Multi-displacement System (MDS) technology that provides as much as a 20 percent improvement in fuel economy.

Critical Knowledge: All - new, fourth - generation model based, in part, on Mercedes engineeringNew Quadra Lift air suspension systemNew Selec - Terrain system offers five terrain settingsAll - new, flex - fuel, 3.6 - liter «Pentastar» V - 6 engine provides improvements in fuel economy, horsepower and torqueLarger front - and rear - door openings for improved ingress / egressIncreased rear - seat knee and leg room; larger cargo volumeAll - new, stiffer body structure7,400 - pound towing capacity on 4x2 models with the Hemi V - 8

The standard engine is a new 2.5 - liter four - cylinder unit with undisclosed power and torque levels that's said to offer improvements in NVH, fuel economy, and emissions over its predecessor, as well as gains in horsepower and torque.

The 2016 Dodge Challenger's segment - first TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight - speed automatic transmission delivers world - class precision and fuel efficiency, along with a new electronic shifter, Sport mode and paddle - shifting capabilities for more performance, as well as an improvement in fuel economy.

And even though Americans are currently enjoying dirt - cheap gasoline, it's hard to argue against either the 32 percent improvement in fuel economy (estimated 22 city / 29 highway) or the astonishing 658 - mile range between fill - ups.

Based on the fourth - generation Optima sedan, the hybrid version benefits from the same full redesign as the gas - powered model and targets a 10 percent improvement in fuel economy compared to its predecessor.