Sentences with phrase «increased as the truck»

The tension increased as the truck started and got ready to drive off.

The biggest negative thing is that interior noise has increased as the truck has acquired miles.

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But Fiat said the investment was the next phase of a previously announced plan, describing it as a «continuation of the efforts already underway to increase production capacity in the U.S. on trucks and SUVs to match demand.»

Automakers realized they could increase their profit margins by driving consumers to trucks, which then as now were subject to less stringent requirements than passenger cars.

After four years of strong sales increases — and limited discounts — as the economy improved, U.S. demand for new cars and trucks is expected to slow this year.

Although apparently intended to help U.S. steel and aluminum makers, the tariffs could lower profits for companies making everything from pickup trucks to canned soup, as well as increasing prices for consumers.

But Brown appears to have ignored those warnings, even as he manually increased the autopilot's speed 2 minutes before he crashed into the truck, according to the NTSB report.

Now, those 10 acres have increased to more than 500 acres, and instead of peddling oysters in a pick - up truck between Seattle and Portland, Ore., Goose Point Oyster ships across the country as well as to a few international markets.

Mr Blackmore's neighbours had complained about dust and the smell of feed and manure, as well as increased birdlife and cattle trucks from the farm that has won global acclaim for the high - quality beef it exports to 20 countries.

TOMRA's sorting solutions help increase the yield of produce by 5 - 10 procent or as much as 25,000 trucks of potatoes every year.

To alleviate traffic during Amtrak's repair work at Penn Station, the MTA is currently offering trucks half - priced fares at MTA crossings such as the Lincoln Tunnel and the George Washington Bridge between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Lhota said the agency has seen a 10 percent increase in truck volumes during those hours, a «clear indication that congestion pricing works.»

These heat maps show carbon dioxide emission differences between drone and truck deliveries as a drone's energy requirements (measured in watt - hours per mile) and the number of stops on a route increase.

«Dealer contacts noted increased sales of larger vehicles such as trucks and SUVs, and slower sales for small and hybrid cars,» the bank said.

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).

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.

, published on the website < http://planetasustentavel.abril.com.br/noticia/ambiente/quando-recursos-minerais-se-esgotarao-648952.shtml >, based on information from the US Geological Survey, the US government agency responsible for geological research that crossed information on the annual consumption, mineral reserves available on the planet and its predictable extinction: 1) Platinum (use in surgical materials)-- Extinction by 2049; 2) Silver (use in the manufacture of mirrors and cutlery)-- Extinction in 2016; 3) Copper (use in wire and cable and air conditioning ducts)-- Extinction in 2027; 4) Antimony (use in remote controls and other materials to increase strength)-- Extinction 2020; 5) Lithium (use in cell phone batteries, laptops and video games)-- Extinction in 2053; 6) Phosphorus (use in agricultural fertilizers)-- Extinction in 2149; 7) Uranium (use for electric power generation)-- Extinction in 2026; 8) Indian (use in smartphones and tablets touch screen screens)-- Extinction in 2020; 9) Tantalum (use in cameras lenses)-- Extinction in 2027; 10) Nickel (use in metal alloy coating, electronics such as cell phones)-- Extinction in 2064; 11) Tin (use in coating metal alloys, such as those used in the soft drink cans)-- Extinction 2024; 12) Lead (use in car batteries and trucks and welds and bearings)-- Extinction in 2015; 13) Gold (use as jewelry and computer microchips)-- Extinction in 2043; 14) Zinc (use to cover alloys, preventing rust that destroy objects like coins)-- Extinction in 2041.

As full - size trucks increase in size, price, and performance, the Colorado sweeps in at the perfect time to capitalize on high demand for trucks with more accessible utility, value, and performance.

All four corners also benefit from the addition of internal - bypass Fox Racing Shox, which increase stiffness as the suspension compresses to keep the truck from bottoming out.

In the late»80s, four - wheel - drive vehicles were simpler machines, often owned by hunters, farmers, and ranchers who didn't mind putting a knee in the dirt to twist their truck's hubs to lock the front axle, but the increased popularity of SUVs and crossovers has led to the democratization of all - wheel drive, giving laypeople the ability to tackle tough terrain as well as the IKEA parking lot.

«The good news is that overall safety belt use for professional bus and truck drivers has steadily increased each year and as a direct result, more lives are being saved,» said FMCSA Acting Administrator Scott Darling.

Half - ton trucks have grown a lot since the Nissan Titan first debuted in 2003, and the new version will make a commensurate size increase to help bring it into the same realm of capability as domestics like the 2015 Ford F - 150 and Chevrolet Silverado.

As the truck's backbone, the frame uses advanced materials and engineering to eliminate 100 pounds while increasing stiffness and durability for 12,750 pounds of towing capability and 2,300 pounds of payload.

With the engine's capability to increase torque, the truck's towing capacity increases as well.

While lowering a car or truck can make it look cooler, increase aerodynamics, and provide a lower center of gravity, more often than not there are downfalls to consider as well.

At any rate, crossover shoppers can look forward to an all - new Ford Explorer and the first - ever Ford Explorer ST debuting before 2020, as Ford increases its focus on the truck and utility segments over the coming years.

Crew Cab trailer rating increased to 12,500 pounds, claimed as best in the light - duty pickup truck segment

Critical Knowledge: New addition to Aspen lineupEight - passenger seatingHemi V - 8 engine with two electric motorsMore than 25 - percent increase in fuel economyAvailable only with all - wheel drive (AWD) 6000 - pound towing capacitySales to start mid-2008IntroductionChrysler released its first truck - type, body - on - frame sport utility vehicle (SUV) in mid-2006 as a 2007 model.

As a group, sales for Mercedes vehicles in the luxury light truck segment — M -, R - and G - Classes — had a significant 96 percent increase over March 2005.

Overall, GM delivered 272,423 vehicles in the United States, led by an 18 % increase in truck sales as well as a 10 % increase in GMC deliveries and a 30 % increase in commerical sales.

Of greater importance for the Toyota Tundra is the treatment that has been given to the truck's interior, which has been reorganized in order to better present its features and controls to the driver as well as increase its luxury appeal.

This is a home run for all those big truck and SUV owners now looking for a way to downsize, cut costs and increase fuel economy without having to give up everything they've come to know and love, like reasonable legroom, sufficient cargo room, decent acceleration, steady and quiet ride, and the niceties such as navigation, a power liftgate and a backup camera.

That increase makes the Tundra a $ 30K truck, as the lowest entry price edges up to $ 30,020, before you add the $ 1,195 delivery fee.

Customer accessibility and ease of use extend outside the truck as well, with the cargo box offering customers these class - exclusive features: BoxLink ™: Ford - patented combination of metal brackets and custom cleats that can be used to secure a variety of accessories in the cargo box Remote tailgate lock and release: Tailgate can be locked / unlocked and opened with the key fob, eliminating manual locking and increasing convenience and security.

Through a comprehensive and evolving approach to vehicle safety, Honda seeks to provide a high level of occupant and pedestrian protection in all of its cars and trucks, regardless of size or price, as well as increased compatibility with other vehicles as part of the Safety for Everyone initiative introduced in 2003.

As the gas prices have increased last month, trucks have gone down while the small cars have gone up.

of torque, both year - over-year increases at plus - 10 and plus - 13, respectively, the 5.0 L barreled down the country roads as quickly as every other truck we passed, but probably with better handling.

We had a chance to wheel the truck a little at the Bikini Bottoms Off Road Park near Dyersburg, and as expected it performed better than stock due to the increased approach, departure, and ground clearance.

That means some changes at the Smyrna, Tenn., plant to accommodate such a long vehicle, including modifying the paint shop, increasing the conveyer turn radius and decreasing the slope of up - and - down angles as the vehicles are moved about the factory floor, said Larry Dominique, chief product specialist for trucks.

The new suspension also increased the space in the engine compartment (necessary to fit larger engines, such as the V6 introduced in 1987) but arguably decreased the truck's off - road capabilities.

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DETROIT — As vintage Chevrolet trucks increase in popularity with enthusiasts, more trucks are going up for auction and sale prices for the most coveted trucks keep increasing.

Ford's F - Series unit sales increased, as did # 2 Chevrolet Silverado and # 3 Ram 1500, which both maintained their sales rankings from 2016, but the Ford trucks also increased their market share among the top 11 truck models while the Silverado and Ram pickups slipped a bit in market share.

Despite Burnout Paradise Remastered being an arcade racer; physics are still a big factor such as the weight of your chosen vehicle playing a part in acceleration in a realistic sense as the heavy nature of a truck or van will reduce its maximum speed and increase the length of time required to steer into a corner in comparison to cars and motorbikes.

Project Drawdown defines the trucks solution as: the increased use of fuel reduction technologies and approaches for trucking.

Compared to the 1930's Great Depression, there was a huge increase in industrial activity in producing all the materials used in the war, as well as all the fuel burned in all the trucks, ships, airplanes, etc, and also the CO2 produced by all the burned cities.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) has increased quite significantly during this time, as developing countries built coal - fired power plants, created jobs, lifted people out of abject poverty, dramatically improved the living standards for billions, built roads and highways, and put millions of cars and trucks on them.

As both the House and the Senate grapple with proposed carbon - cutting measures — carbon taxes and «cap - and - trade» schemes for big CO2 emitters such as coal - fired power plants; increased Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for cars, SUVs, and trucks; and mandatory set - asides for clean renewable energy in the mix of energy generation options — emissions from aircraft seem, at least for the time being, to have gone over the heads of most policymakers engaged in the rush to cut carbon emissionAs both the House and the Senate grapple with proposed carbon - cutting measures — carbon taxes and «cap - and - trade» schemes for big CO2 emitters such as coal - fired power plants; increased Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for cars, SUVs, and trucks; and mandatory set - asides for clean renewable energy in the mix of energy generation options — emissions from aircraft seem, at least for the time being, to have gone over the heads of most policymakers engaged in the rush to cut carbon emissionas coal - fired power plants; increased Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for cars, SUVs, and trucks; and mandatory set - asides for clean renewable energy in the mix of energy generation options — emissions from aircraft seem, at least for the time being, to have gone over the heads of most policymakers engaged in the rush to cut carbon emissions.

As a result, fuel consumption in the road transport sector dropped, and the average fuel efficiency of trucks over 33 tons increased by 13 percent between 1993 and 1998.

Pushing the limits of energy - efficient vehicles and switching to cleaner fuels, particularly in the non-LDV (Light Duty Vehicle) segment — truck, marine, pipeline, rail, and off - road equipment — are seen as key to averting projected increases in energy consumption and GHG emissions.

Using average fuel consumption for passenger vehicles and trucks (AADT (T)-RRB-, it then models the influence of progressive increases in roughness and deflection of the roadway's top layer over time (between major rehabilitations) and interprets the calculated decline in performance as increased vehicle fuel use due to the pavement.