Sentences with phrase «in idling vehicles»

While he waited for hours to get out, he let a truck driver stay warm in his idling vehicle because the other driver's truck was totaled.

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The people close to Didi pointed to the fact that most personal vehicles sit idle in parking lots for 22 hours a day or more.

These include: • One of the most technically advanced and cleanest smelters in the world which captures 99.9 per cent of sulphur emissions and generates two thirds of the plant's electrical power • A US$ 10m combined heat and power system that will reduce emissions by 90 per cent compared with separate heat and power systems • A vehicle idling reduction programme that now covers 360 vehicles and has resulted in the avoidance of more than two million gallons of fuel and emissions • New, more efficient trucks with fewer emissions

«My constituents will also benefit indirectly from the speedier flow of traffic and reduction in vehicle idling.»

Outstanding warrants for the following offenses would be tossed under the speaker's proposal: drinking alcohol in public, disorderly conduct, violating parks rules, idling a motor vehicle, littering, public urination and excessive noise.

Along with reducing smog from idling vehicles waiting in line to pay tolls - Buffalo Niagara International Trade Gateway Organization, Executive Director Craig Turner said, electronic tolling would save truck drivers and others in the logistics industry lots of time.

Advocates for removal of the tollbooths at the Grand Island Bridge will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in the Town of Tonawanda about the health impacts of motor vehicle traffic idling at the tollbooths.

In New York City alone, idling vehicles emit as much pollution as nine million diesel trucks driving from the Bronx to Staten Island.

With U.S. commuters spending an estimated 500 million hours per week in their vehicles, carmakers, software companies and content providers are trying to figure out how to take advantage of new high - speed wireless network technologies to help drivers have better Internet access during this often idle time.

But what about all the goods transport in town centres, and the big diesel vehicles idling outside shops while they unload goods?

It sometimes zoomed swiftly to a new location, and sometimes sat idling in one area, like a vehicle in stop - and - go rush - hour traffic.

The recommendations, in addition to flying less and wasting 25 percent less food, include: carpooling or telecommuting once a week (75 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) saved by 2020, if adopted by all Americans); maintaining your car or truck, such as keeping tires properly inflated (45 million metric tons of CO2e); cutting the time spent idling in a vehicle in half (40 million metric tons of CO2e); better insulation at home (85 million metric tons of CO2e); programmable thermostats set higher (80 million metric tons of CO2e); reducing electricity demand from appliances that are «off,» so - called phantom demand (70 million metric tons CO2e); using hot water more efficiently, such as washing clothes in colder water (65 million metric tons of CO2e); buying EnergyStar appliances when old ones wear out (55 million metric tons CO2e); replacing incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescents (30 million metric tons CO2e); eating chicken instead of beef two days a week (105 million metric tons of CO2e); increased recycling of paper, plastics and metals (105 million metric tons of CO2e); «responsible» consumption, such as buying less bottled water (60 million metric tons CO2e).

The filmmaker doesn't take his foot off of the accelerator, keeping things in constant motion even in the off moment when the vehicles at the center of this particular Road Runner cartoon take a brief second or two to idle their engines.

With the vehicle idling in neutral, press the clutch pedal to the floor.

In my Toyota Vitz 2007 (Yaris in some countries), I sometimes get a PO171 (System too lean) trouble code when the vehicle is idling in a traffiIn my Toyota Vitz 2007 (Yaris in some countries), I sometimes get a PO171 (System too lean) trouble code when the vehicle is idling in a traffiin some countries), I sometimes get a PO171 (System too lean) trouble code when the vehicle is idling in a traffiin a traffic.

Your vehicle, which is old in terms of engine controls and technology, will tend to try and advance spark at idle and run a little lean for emissions purposes.

This vehicle's automatic is still of the torque converter variety — now with eight speeds rather than six — but M engineers have eliminated its idle creep so that it feels more like the dual - clutch transmission in other M cars.

Of course, if the vehicle is just idling in traffic, this metric will not reflect well on fuel economy.

The problem is most serious with the A / C on; when the compressor clutch kicks in while stopped, if your foot isn't firmly on the brake, the vehicle will lurch forward as the computer increases the idle.

Although I am currently in the process of figuring this out myself, just for giggles take off the radiator cap and let the vehicle idle for a bit.

In recent years, and responding to the standards established in the National Program, automakers have been rapidly adopting fuel - efficient technologies like turbo charging, engine downsizing, more sophisticated transmissions, vehicle weight reduction, aerodynamics, and idle stop - start, along with improved accessories and air conditioning systemIn recent years, and responding to the standards established in the National Program, automakers have been rapidly adopting fuel - efficient technologies like turbo charging, engine downsizing, more sophisticated transmissions, vehicle weight reduction, aerodynamics, and idle stop - start, along with improved accessories and air conditioning systemin the National Program, automakers have been rapidly adopting fuel - efficient technologies like turbo charging, engine downsizing, more sophisticated transmissions, vehicle weight reduction, aerodynamics, and idle stop - start, along with improved accessories and air conditioning systems.

I don't know nearly as much about carb vehicles compared to FI, but does it have an idle control valve, or is it just a hole in the throttle plate?

Designed to provide a more comfortable ride in a vehicle, whether sitting still (idle) or traveling

In the majority of vehicles, engine idle speed is controlled by an idle control valve (ICV).

As mounts wear over time, the vibration may be more pronounced at idle while in gear, and may change when the vehicle is placed in neutral or park.

P2187 trouble code definition The P2187 OBD - II fault code means the vehicle's on - board computer has detected a lean fuel mixture at an idle in either Bank 1 or Bank 2 (the...

The «Rocks» setting on the Terrain Response dial radically remaps the Sport's throttle and gearing algorithms - you can rev the V - 8 up to nearly two grand in 1st gear, and still keep vehicle speed at near - idle levels in low - range.

Witnessing rival Audi launching a range of luxury performance vehicles in India, Mercedes will not be sitting idle in the same segment and is looking to bring its range of products to the country as soon as possible, thereby keeping the intense rivalry at its peak.

The Variable Valve Timing in your vehicle is designed to provide smoother idling, better power delivery and also helps to provide better fuel economy.

When vehicles sit idling for long periods of time, heat builds up in the engine compartment.

Critical Knowledge: Based on current Outlander crossoverDesign inspired by Lancer Evolution sedanReshaped bumpers, headlamps, side mirrors, side sills, fenders and hoodEnhanced, more powerful V - 6 engineUpgraded shifting program with Idle Neutral LogicSuper All Wheel Control (S - AWC) 4 - wheel - drive (4WD) systemShorter, stiffer suspension19 - inch OZ Racing wheels; Brembo brakesFUSE Handsfree Media Gateway systemIntroductionBuilding on the success of its current Outlander crossover utility vehicle (CUV), Mitsubishi recently announced at the New York International Auto Show the Outlander GT Prototype, an all - new design intended to improve upon the performance and technology found in the current Outlander.

Using Transport Canada data Kia figures that if every passenger vehicle in Canada reduced idle time by two minutes a day we'd save 305,000 million litres of fuel a year — and pump considerably less nastiness into the environment.

The X4 also features BMW's auto start / stop function which shuts of the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop in order to avoid wasting fuel when the X4 would otherwise be needlessly idling.

The example FCA used in the recall as «when there is protracted brake - pedal application while a vehicle is idling in park.»

The idle - stop system cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, resulting in fuel savings and emissions reductions.

Mitsubishi Electric developed its ISG system — a crankshaft direct - driven system for idling - stop - start, energy recovery and torque assist — to achieve higher output power and better fuel efficiency in 48V hybrid vehicles.

This generator motor can also restart the gasoline engine when the vehicle is in idle - stop mode.

However, its decidedly un-knobby, low - profile rubber also betrays the fact that Mercedes knows how most of these vehicles will spend their days: Parked as off - road ornaments in front of four - star hotels and idling astride parking lines outside of suburban fair - trade coffee shops.

Engine off at idle Low - speed, electric - only propulsion Cutting off fuel to the engine during vehicle deceleration Regenerative braking Energy - efficient accessory systems Unlike single - mode hybrid technology found in competitors» SUVs, the two - mode system maximizes city and highway fuel economy by integrating two electric continuously variable modes with four fixed mechanical gear ratios.

The raw numbers — 0 - to - 60 in 5.2 seconds, 60 - to - zero braking in 123 feet, top speed of 131 mph, seating for five, 37.5 decibels at idle — add up to «luxury vehicle to be reckoned with,» as do expected luxury features such as satellite radio, voice - activated navigation system, Bluetooth technology, backup camera, leather... the list goes on.

Mazda unveiled at the Paris Auto Show the Kiyora Concept, a model that features Mazda's new Smart Idle - Stop System (SISS) system and direct injection engines in an attempt to improve the average fuel economy of Mazda vehicles sold globally 30 % by 2015.

The increased idle speed in «Sport Plus» mode additionally enables the vehicle to move off particularly quickly while ensuring faster acceleration from rest.

Rio also is the first non-hybrid or non-luxury vehicle to offer Idle Stop and Go (ISG) technology (available in early 2012), which helps to reduce fuel consumption by turning the engine off when the vehicle is not in motion — such as at a stop light or in traffic — and automatically restarting when the driver releases the brake pedal.

Exceptional gas mileage for a vehicle in its class is improved by the available ten - speed automatic transmission and Idle Stop technology.

The refinement in performance of the engine, and the smooth variation of speed and torque through the six - speed automatic transmission can take the vehicle from idling to high speeds at a quick pace.

Fixed an issue where in rare circumstances players would lose all personal vehicles after being idle kicked and unable to rejoin an online session.

Secondly, new technologies are enabling new business models: When a car sits idle in the driveway 96 % of its life, that's a massive opportunity for business model disruption that could change how we think about our relationship to vehicles.

The ENERGY STAR requirements include power consumption limits for No Vehicle, Partial On, and Idle modes, in order to significantly reduce power consumption when the product is in use but not actively charging the vVehicle, Partial On, and Idle modes, in order to significantly reduce power consumption when the product is in use but not actively charging the vehiclevehicle.

To reduce the impact of in - use heavy - duty vehicle and engines, the American Lung Association supports measures to reduce or eliminate engine idling, including school system anti-idling policies, truck - stop and port electrification, and the use of auxiliary power units to supply overnight heating, cooling, and other driver amenities for sleeper - cab equipped long haul trucks.

During the time when drivers rest, they often idle their engines in order to maintain a comfortable temperature and to sustain vehicle battery charge and power electronics and appliances such as televisions, laptops and microwaves.