Sentences with phrase «in roll resistance»

If 6.75 million Californians replace their tires each year, the commission says, a 10 percent change in rolling resistance can improve fuel efficiency up to 2 percent and save 300 million gallons per year statewide.

«For example, the measurements showed that a SMA8 surface that was tested in Norway in the period 2012 - 2015, and which is known to provide minor levels of noise reduction, exhibits a difference in rolling resistance of 23 per cent when comparing an EV tire manufactured by Continental (standard on electric VW Golfs) with a popular brand manufactured by Michelin,» says Berge.

Even on the regular 2012 Civic, Honda is using tires that are five pounds lighter and are 10 percent better in rolling resistance compared to the 2011 model.

The new tires offer a 20 percent reduction in rolling resistance and a one - decibel reduction in road noise while maintaining the current handling performance.

Not exact matches

In the process of doing so, the 40 - week moving average subsequently transforms from a paramount support level to a major area of overhead resistance that is tough to push through (especially when the 10 - week moving average begins to roll over as well).

In addition to the battery upgrade, the Tesla Roadster will receive new tires designed to reduce the car's rolling resistance by 20 % and a retrofit aero kit that will reduce drag by 15 %.

i mean people end up running in the way they are most comfortable — stone rolls down path of least resistance sort of thing.

The Ironman Dually is one of the lightest jogging strollers in its class, weighing in at only 31.4 pounds, with the least rolling resistance.

Able to provide stunt rolls thanks to its built - in axis - control stabilization and wind - resistance features, the UDI offers a «headless mode» that allows it to fly without needing any setup or adjustments beforehand.

Those modifications include stop — start (idle - off) systems in which the engine shuts down when the car is stopped during driving; low rolling - resistance tires (which are harder and thus less flat, reducing friction); variable valve timing for engines, which increases gas consumption efficiency; and fuel economy computers or displays to encourage eco-driving, such as such as those in the Toyota Prius, which show miles per gallon averages for that moment, hour, week or month, or when riding downhill, so that drivers are more aware of how their driving impacts fuel efficiency.

Nano - engineered materials in automotive products include high - power rechargeable battery systems; thermoelectric materials for temperature control; tires with lower rolling resistance; high - efficiency / low - cost sensors and electronics; thin - film smart solar panels; and fuel additives for cleaner exhaust and extended range.

As discussed above, nano - engineered materials in automotive products include polymer nanocomposites structural parts; high - power rechargeable battery systems; thermoelectric materials for temperature control; lower rolling - resistance tires; high - efficiency / low - cost sensors and electronics; thin - film smart solar panels; and fuel additives and improved catalytic converters for cleaner exhaust and extended range.

Speed Abs by Iron Gym is the only ab machine that provides superior resistance (as you roll out) and assistance (as you roll in).

Some of the tools we may use in your workouts include: free weights, kettlebells, Indian clubs / clubbells, resistance bands, sandbags, battling rope, TRX suspension trainer, medicine balls, slam balls, stability balls, Power Wheel, Lebert Equalizers, Bosu ball, ab slings, gymnastic rings, plyometric boxes, weight sled, agility ladder, full kickboxing gear, Rumble Roller, Trigger Point Therapy kit and much more.

AquaJogger Water Dumbbells These have a unique triangular shaped design that eliminates them from rolling around when not in use and also offers various levels of resistance.

I checked out your link and while I agree with his argument, the first image of that muscle dude is a bit scary It's an interesting point about «resistance training» for spinal extensors; I am not sure how that would work considering the fact that when you begin your roll up all the posterior muscles are in stretched out position, which means that they can not contract effectively.

Summary Capsule: A parody of WWII spy movies in which an American rock and roll singer becomes involved in a Resistance plot to rescue a scientist imprisoned in East Germany.

The resistance comes as most states roll out new tests aligned to the Common Core academic standards and as Congress struggles to rewrite the federal law that has defined the role of testing in schools for the past decade.

It is really tempting to roll this tool out with struggling teachers first, however having strong teachers and new teachers embrace it and learned from it can build an interest and trust in the tool and therefore lower the resistance from the teachers that would benefit exponentially from the video coaching.

Also in the works are two extra-frugal A4 TDI / TFSI models featuring aerodynamic modifications, a longer - legged transmission, and special low - rolling - resistance tires, but don't look for these models to come to the States.

In finished form, the E-tron will accelerate with no holds barred from 0 to 85 mph, at which point the system starts to ease off because of the rapidly increasing aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance.

Remember, rolling resistance is now a threshold in Europe — if you don't meet it, it doesn't sell.

The payoff for this firmer ride comes in the corners, where the Focus» resistance to body roll encourages you to drive it quickly.

Silica compound started in the car world, because of the rolling resistance needs to reduce emissions, but eventually realized incredible wet performance, especially in cold conditions.

Standard are five - spoke 18 - inch aluminum wheels, while seven - spoke chrome wheels of the same size (pictured here) will be optional; however, both wheels will be wrapped in low rolling resistance P215 / 55R18 tires.

The interesting thing is that the other three key components of any electric car — weight, aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance — are areas sports car manufacturers, and us in particular, are really good at mastering.»

Rollover Resistance Test: Forecasts the risk of rolling over in a single vehicle crash based on statistical and dynamic factors.

Buyers who in the past might have splashed any left - over budget on wider wheels and tyres might think again because they're a double - whammy, increasing rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag.

In this case, the EPA found that Mercedes - Benz's error involved the way it calculated the impact of road - load resistance numbers such as aerodynamic drag and tire rolling resistance.

Those thin tyres are designed more with low rolling resistance in mind than lateral grip as well so it's all too easy to overcome their hold on the road - especially in the wet.

Did some research, removed incorrect information, i still think its an unfair comparison with rolling resistance changing as well in terms of total contact patch (your article has a 40 mm difference between the largest and smallest set of tyres).

But it is worth noting that 16 percent out of the 40 percent increase in overall efficiency is due to non-engine-related items like the eight - speed automatic, the variable - rate power steering, and the low rolling resistance tires.

GM engineers needed to choose a tire with ultra low rolling resistance to help the Chevy Volt eek out the maximum distance from every plug - in charge.

Of course, the GT4 is a stiffer - sprung car than the standard models, which gives it even tauter body control and roll resistance, but in proper Porsche Motorsport tradition is also rides a bumpy road surface with abundant damping quality.

I've recently (in the last three months) started running my tyres at relatively high pressure on my daily driver as I'm a hypermiler and higher pressure does indeed decrease rolling resistance and improve in - gear coasting range.

The rear spring rates are up by some 80 per cent, which shifts the roll resistance rearwards in a bid to make the car more agile.

In an effort to go green, many tire manufacturers are introducing new products to the market that provide less rolling resistance, which helps boost fuel economy.

In the EU every new tire has a tyre label that lists the rolling resistance, the grip on wet roads and also the noise emission at 50mph and 7.5 m distance.

Many fuel - efficient tires today depend on replacing carbon black material with silica in the tread compound, either in part or in total, to minimize rolling resistance.

Improved tyre performance in key areas over Conti EcoContact 3 - Handling, Braking, Wear, Comfort, Reduced Rolling Resistance.

In addition to manipulating the fuel economy data, Mitsubishi also admitted to manipulating the equipment used to measure a car's rolling resistance and used a different testing system from other Japanese automakers.

* This Ford Escape Comes Equipped with These Options * Trip Computer, Transmission w / Oil Cooler, Tires: P235 / 55R17 A / S BSW - inc: Low - Rolling - Resistance, mini spare tire, Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included w / Power Door Locks, Systems Monitor, SYNC Services Selective Service Internet Access, SYNC Communications & Entertainment System - inc: enhanced voice recognition communication, 911 Assist, 4.2» LCD screen in center stack, AppLink and smart charging USB port, Strut Front Suspension w / Coil Springs, Steel Spare Wheel, Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo.

Low - rolling - resistance tires enhance fuel economy, but allow some noseplow in tight turns.

The exterior of the 2015 LE Eco gets decked out with a rear spoiler, improved aerodynamic design, and 15 - inch steel wheels wrapped in low - rolling resistance tires.

Technical partners Mobil 1 and Michelin provided proprietary technology that minimized friction and rolling resistance, thereby improving overall performance in the Green X Challenge.

The Aygo will also be available in an Eco version that features longer fourth and fifth gears, low rolling resistance tires, Stop & Start system, and aerodynamic improvements.

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Low - Friction Wheel Bearings As in other Civic models, the Civic Hatchback's wheel hubs feature new low - friction bearings that measurably reduce rolling resistance, which directly contributes to improved fuel efficiency.

The German team of efficiecy enngineers even equipped the Polo BlueMotion with a set of lightweight 15 inch alloys wrapped in low rolling resistance tires.

Next in the lineup, the Prius Two Eco has fuel - saving features like special tires with extraordinarily low rolling resistance, lightweight components, and two - tone wheel covers.When you move up to the Three trim, you get an abundance of interior perks such as wireless device charging and a premium infotainment system accessible through a 7 - inch touch screen.