Sentences with phrase «increase in fuel economy in»

These standards represent, by far, the most significant increase in fuel economy in three decades.

The Kia Trail «ster is powered by an electric motor combined with a 1.6 - liter turbocharged gasoline engine, delivering a 25 to 30 percent increase in fuel economy in city driving and a 5 to 10 percent gain in highway driving over an ordinary Kia Soul.

Why would someone pay $ 1500 (us) more for a new unproven 6 speed transmission versus the tried and reliable 5 speed for a 3 to 6 % increase in fuel economy in a world of sub 3 dollar fuel?

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Beijing is trying to boost domestic liquidity in the hopes that this will generate stronger domestic demand, but expanding liquidity fuels capital outflows, and these put downward pressure on the currency, while increasing PBoC concerns about the monetary impact of money leaving the economy which, as an article in last week's FT argues, might be worse than we think.

Demand for jet fuel has increased over the last two years as the global economy has strengthened and airplane passenger traffic has risen, said Sandy Fielden, director of oil and products research at Morningstar Commodities in Austin, Texas.

The rapid adoption of fintech innovation in the region has been fueled by the rapidly expanding expanding economies, young - urban - digitally - savvy population, increasing

Japan's economy kicks into gear Fueled by increases in consumption and capital expenditures, Japan's economy expanded at a 4 % annualized rate in the second quarter, far exceeding expectations of a 2.5 % rise.

Despite France's flatlining economy, the bank's domestic retail arm managed to grow deposits by 4.7 %, fueled by a near 10 % increase in funds held in savings accounts.

The data shows that the beverage industry has the largest fleet of fuel - efficient heavy - duty hybrid commercial vehicles in North America, and has increased fuel economy (miles per gallon) industry - wide by 3 percent per year since at least 2010.

«Through this important event we recognize the many minority - owned companies that help fuel the region's economy through their persistence, commitment, and dedication to increasing opportunities for all MWBE businesses,» Rickey T. Brown, executive director of UMEA, said in a release announcing the finalists.

While the Governor said he appreciated the work done by House Republicans which would provide nearly $ 500 million in new funding, in part, by indexing the state's sales tax on gasoline and motor fuel taxes to inflation, Pence said this session was not the time for a tax increase saying he wanted to keep Indiana's economy growing.

When we were in government, we postponed fuel duty increases when the economy was weakened, when families were struggling, and that's what the government should do now.»

This formula uses FMS which helps reduce friction in your engine and increases fuel economy by cleaning your fuel system.

A trade - off between performance and fuel economy may be inevitable in the long run, and as manufacturers change the performance of their vehicles to increase their fuel efficiency, consumer complaints about performance may not go away.

It increases fuel economy and helps to keep the stuff in your bed away from prying eyes.

In addition to requiring at least a 10 mpg increase for passenger vehicles over 10 years, the law required «maximum feasible» fuel economy standards.

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.

Among other adjustments that could help double fuel economy are turbocharging with smaller, more efficient engines that produce the same level of power; advanced heat management and cooling systems, which reuse the heat produced in the engine for energy; weight reduction, including broader use of high - strength steel that is already in some cars today; better aerodynamics; more efficient air conditioners, transmissions and lighting devices (including headlights); and increased electrification leading to full hybridization with electric motor and regenerative breaking — all of which currently exist.

In the bipartisan 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, we increased new fuel economy standards for vehicles, along with other provisions to increase energy efficiency, save drivers money, reduce pollution, and strengthen our security by making America less dependent on foreign oil.

The President's program will accelerate increases in fuel economy and impose the first - ever national greenhouse gas emission standards on cars and trucks

The model produces different jobs and growth projections for a business - as - usual scenario with no technology breakthroughs or major new policies, and then generates different outcomes by factoring in new policies such as a national clean energy standards such as proposed by President Obama; increases in corporate average fuel economy standards; tougher environmental controls on coal - fired power generators; extended investment and production tax credits for clean energy sources and an expanded federal energy loan guarantee program.

The increased particulate matter can be attributed to the adoption of a gasoline direct - injection fuel system, which results in improved fuel economy and therefore lower carbon dioxide emission per mile driven.

«With strong, lightweight materials, we have an opportunity to dramatically increase vehicle fuel economy while helping America maintain its competitive edge in automotive design and manufacturing,» he said following the announcement.

Increase biofuels to 60 million gallons by 2030, low - carbon fuel standard of 10 % by 2010, 1 million plug ‐ in hybrid cars by 2025, raise fuel economy standards, smart growth funding, end oil subsidies, promote natural gas drilling, enhanced oil recovery

Searchinger's outlook is bleaker: He estimates that the rise in corn - based ethanol production in the United States would increase greenhouse gases, relative to what our current, fossil - fuel - based economy produces, for 167 years.

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This is partially explained by increases in truck share for all four, however other companies such as Mazda and Kia also had large increases in truck share while improving overall fuel economy.

Proposes substantial increases in CAFE standards for passenger cars and light trucks that would enhance energy security by improving fuel economy.

Among Freeman's specific recommendations are a «20 percent federal tax credit to electricity and natural gas utilities that gives highest priority to the efficient use of the energy they supply,» and ban on new coal or nuclear plants and retirement of the existing plants within the next 30 years, government - funded demonstration plants for Big Solar and hydrogen, increasing federal fuel economy standards one mile - per - gallon a year over the next 24 years, tax credits for plug - in hybrids or flex - fuel vehicles, and an excess - profits tax on oil to fund the tax credits.

Shedding half a second in the 0 - to -60-mph run (5.2 seconds with a six - speed manual), the S4 also manages to increase fuel economy.

The car is 143 pounds lighter overall, and Bentley predicts a minor increase in fuel economy, from 10/17 mpg to 12/19 mpg (preliminary estimate).

Alcoa, one of the largest aluminum suppliers in the country, expects its sales of aluminum sheet to triple by 2015, as automakers increase their use of the material amid ever - tightening fuel economy standards and consumer demand.

Two rounds of historic fuel - economy - standard increases in recent years now have the industry marching toward 54.5 mpg (4.3 L / 100 km) in 2025.

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

With a combined economy rating of 28 mpg for the manual and 30 mpg for the automatic, Subaru says the automatic Impreza is the most fuel - efficient all - wheel - drive car you can buy in the U.S. And that newfound thrift carries benefits into other areas, too — for instance, a smaller gas tank allows a flat load floor in the five - door, which is one of the ways that Subaru increased interior volume while maintaining the same footprint as the 2011 model.

For that reason, 3 - cylinder mode is available more often, resulting in a big increase in highway fuel economy.

By combining the high - revving performance of petrol power and superior torque and fuel economy of diesel propulsion, Mazda quotes 10 - 30 per cent increases in torque and 20 - 30 per cent gains in engine efficiency over the current Skyactive - G generation engines.

There's an all - new interior, a slight increase in fuel economy, reduced weight, and a lower cargo floor.

With this all - new and highly efficient engine, transmission, and ECO + functionality, the 2016 Volvo S80 offers a trio of benefits including increased fuel economy, reduced emissions, impressive safety ratings, and fun - to - drive performance — all in a luxurious Volvo sedan.

A $ 7300 performance package cranks maximum boost to 18.8 psi, up from 14.5 psi in the stock car, and increases output to 550 hp and 590 lb - ft without affecting fuel economy.

The automaker also says that the increase in power and torque won't negatively affect the car's fuel economy and its EV mode range, which is frankly amazing.

Engineers developing drivetrains for the new cars also say their research will help near - term vehicle development, particularly in the areas of increasing fuel economy and decreasing emissions.

Automakers don't raise engine output without simultaneously improving fuel economy these days, and Audi claims a 23 percent increase in mileage, which we estimate will translate to an EPA combined rating of 18 mpg versus 15 mpg for the previous S8.

The Escape Hybrid remains one of our favorite hybrids because it sacrifices little utility for a measurable increase in performance and fuel economy at the same time.

Although the system doesn't lead to an official increase in the Rio 5 - Door's EPA gas mileage, Kia says Active Eco can improve fuel economy by up to 7 percent.

«We have dropped a full test - weight category,» Downey says, which means the ’19 model will see a fuel economy increase in the EPA estimates.

The new V - 6 engine in the Cayenne S increases fuel economy without affecting performance, and adding more standard equipment to the mix helps the pricey SUV seem like it's a slightly better value for money.

With several new vehicles in its lineup and a determined focus on improving its gasoline engines to increase fuel economy, Mazda seems poised to take advantage of automobile - starved consumers once the market rebounds.

Results from this earlier test demonstrated that fuel economy was increased compared to a conventionally - powered diesel delivery van in three ways:

Ford claims that in addition to the increased performance, the new engine will help the Explorer return at least the same, if not better, fuel economy (the old 2.0 - liter Explorer returned 28 mpg on the highway).