Sentences with phrase «increase the fuel economy of»

America's leading beverage companies have increased the fuel economy of their fleets by nearly 13 percent since 2010.

Looking at the numbers; Saving 10 - percent on fuel for a vehicle that gets only 8 mpg over a yearly driving cycle of 40,000 miles is almost eight times more valuable than increasing the fuel economy of a vehicle getting 30 mpg that is driven only 20,000 miles per year.

The up - shift light will illuminate when a shift to a higher gear would increase the fuel economy of your vehicle.

GM has unveiled the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist, which increases the fuel economy of the 2.4 L LaCrosse by 25 percent.

General Motors apparently is struggling with ways to increase the fuel economy of its Zeta platform, the rwd basis for the upcoming Camaro and rumored new cars from Cadillac and Buick, and appears to regret having decided to proceed with that program.

1975: Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Corporate Average Fuel Economy (NHTSA) Intended to reduce energy consumption by increasing the fuel economy of cars and light trucks in response to the oil embargo and resulting price shocks in the early 1970s.

US federal regulations aim to increase the fuel economy of new automobiles and reduce their GHG emissions.

GM and DaimlerChrysler AG have also committed to increasing the fuel economy of their vehicles, but have not given specific targets.

Investing in technologies that increase the fuel economy of America's vehicle fleet will create domestic jobs, save consumers money at the pump, cut global warming pollution, and put us on a path to cut projected U.S. oil consumption in half over the next 20 years.

Mr. Obama's new blueprint brings together several domestic initiatives that were already in the works, including freezing construction of new coal - fired power plants, increasing the fuel economy of vehicles and plugging methane leaks from oil and gas production.

Most importantly, the Governor has directed the state to adopt the California tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions regulations that will increase the fuel economy of new vehicles purchased in the state by 40 percent.

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Some see higher rates as a vote of confidence on the strength of the economy, while others consider increased borrowing costs a threat to the bull market that began amid — and was fueled by — historically low rates and extraordinary Fed stimulus.

The fuel price increases will filter through the economy, said McTeague, leading to less discretionary spending, higher inflation rates and fuel premium increases for truck, rail and air transport of goods.

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.

These sensors are integral to helping automakers reach their goals of reducing emissions, increasing fuel economy, and improving safety.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Consumer tip - of - the - day: increasing efficiency of fuel economy on a miles - per - gallon scale is not linear, as more miles - per - gallon (mpg) are initially better for your wallet and the planet than you might expect, and eventually trail off with diminishing returns.

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.

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

For example, some car engines already have variable valve lift and timing, which provides greater control over the flow of air into and out of the combustion chamber; until now automakers have employed this system primarily to boost horsepower, but it can also be used to increase fuel economy.

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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.

Simply put, these long slow runs offer MANY of the benefits of high intensity work (improvements to the circulatory system, improved lung capacity, increased ability to use lipids as fuel, and most importantly RUNNING FORM ECONOMY) without being nearly as stressful to the nervous system or muscles (particularly the type II fibers).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Having an expert inspect, clean, repair or replace anything that needs it can lower emissions, increase fuel economy and improve the long - term health of your car, all of which can actually save you money down the road.

The crossover still manages to improve upon its previous fuel economy figures, although the increase is fairly small: the all - wheel - drive model sees the most significant increase with a combined rating of 22 mpg, up from 19 mpg.

Images of a purported Lexus RC - F have appeared online, a coupe with similar styling cues to the IS - F (right down to the quad exhaust tailpipes) as well as a more powerful 5 - litre V8, with a 455bhp output and increased fuel economy thanks to cylinder deactivation.

300 - hp, 5.3 - liter V - 8 (321 pounds - feet of torque) featuring cylinder - deactivation technology, which increases fuel economy by shutting off four cylinders at highway speeds

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.

With Ford Motor Co. fighting a potential deep tarnish on its new image of safety consciousness, rival General Motors Corp. — which earlier this month issued a stinging rebuttal to Ford's announcement of a plan to increase sport / utility vehicle fuel economy (see WEVTU — Aug. 1,» 00, p. 1)-- took advantage of Ford's woes by suggesting GM has more safety minded standards for tires.

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.

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.

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 noteworthy increase in 2012 fuel economy is partially attributed to the recovery of Japanese automakers from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, whose production was slowed down by supplier delays stemming from the disaster.

Other features for 2009 focus on improving the noise, vibration and harshness of the vehicle, as well as increasing fuel economy.

It improves fuel economy by increasing the efficiency of your engine's oil system - more miles per gallon

Turbocharging can improve the fuel economy [88] of diesel engines by recovering waste heat from the exhaust, increasing the excess air factor, and increasing the ratio of engine output to friction losses.

«In light of future greenhouse gas and corporate average fuel economy requirements beginning in 2017,» their petition says, «camera - based systems represent an opportunity to increase vehicle fuel efficiency through improved aerodynamics by eliminating externally mounted mirrors.»