The comprehensive energy proposal that the EECC submitted would have
increased efficiency standards by over 30 % in one sweeping measure; unfortunately, this measure failed.
Every time
increased efficiency standards are proposed, industry weaps and moans that they are prohibitive and will destroy the industry and then goes about the business of implementing them and continues to turn a profit.
The new study includes other strategies beyond current policies to help reach the 2025 goal: staunching methane leaks (121 million tons), reducing the use of refrigeration chemicals that are powerful greenhouse gases (67 million tons), and
increasing efficiency standards for appliances and buildings (29 million tons each).
Thus governments must take other actions such as changing rules so that utilities make money by encouraging conservation,
increasing efficiency standards for vehicles, appliances, electronic goods, etc., and investing much more in energy research and development.
Other aspects of the plan will boost renewable energy production on federal lands,
increase efficiency standards and prepare communities to deal with higher temperatures.
Several Democratic senators have urged their colleagues to steer away from any carbon - pricing mechanism and focus on a narrower — but still weighty — bill that reduces foreign oil dependence by developing cleaner energy sources and
increasing efficiency standards.
Not exact matches
In an effort to
increase efficiency and maintain safety
standards for employees, Delta is exploring the possibility of wearable robotics, Atlanta Business Chronicle reports.
We enable you to work smarter than ever before by providing service geared to you as an individual, by bringing extraordinary expertise and attention to detail to every case, by offering proprietary technology tools that
increase your
efficiency, and by adhering to the highest
standards of integrity and ethical conduct.
Board Members also heard updates on several major CCSD projects: the proposed adoption of new instructional materials for math classes across Grades K - 12, which will provide teachers with a system of integrated text and online resources that eliminates the need to seek out additional resources in order to cover all
standards and individualize instruction; and the implementation now underway of a new business management system that
increases the
efficiency of timekeeping, payroll and personnel operations, which will save CCSD time and money.
This summer the administration delayed a federal rule set to take effect in July, that
increased the penalty for automakers who built vehicles that did not meet minimum fuel
efficiency standards.
The resolution calls for «PSC to incorporate in its proceedings firm requirements that 1) proposed transmission upgrades shall not include construction of additional, taller towers or widen the right of way, 2) preference shall be given to lower - cost proposals, 3) upgrades shall include a plan for supporting affordable local distributed renewable generation that takes into account both transmission and distribution; 4) that proposals demonstrate how they will advance the New York State Renewable Portfolio
Standard and Federal, State, and Regional plans to
increase energy
efficiency and renewable energy generation...»
His administration delivered the strongest
increases in fuel
efficiency standards for passenger cars in decades with promises to cut carbon emissions by 6 billion metric tons by 2025.
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.
Improvements in
efficiency, driven by the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, could for many years offset
increases in demand from a growing population with higher living
standards, forestalling the need for reactors.
With the decreasing cost and
increasing efficiency of genome sequencing, he predicts that sequencing a cancer genome in a patient will soon become a
standard of care, similar to an magnetic resonance imaging scan before surgery.
ARPA's bet, and Sandia's and Rochester's with it, is that a more efficient coupling of the laser energy to the fusion fuel would
increase the number of neutrons produced, and that number is the gold
standard in judging the
efficiency of the fusion reaction.
The
standard of environmental performance required to consider should be the following: 1) the elimination or reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases; 2)
increase of basic sanitation services provided to the population; 3) the elimination or reduction of deforestation and burning of forests; 4) reduction in the consumption of fossil fuels; 5)
increase of the share of renewable energy in the energy mix; 6) the elimination or reduction of land pollution, air, ocean and water; 7)
increase of energy
efficiency or energy saving in agriculture, industry and transportation in general; and 8)
increase of recycling of materials.
Creating content
standards optimized for a modernization strategy
increases modernization
efficiency.
The Common Core State
Standards were based on the idea that there are potential benefits to states of working together to develop high - quality
standards for K — 12: improved quality,
increased efficiency, and higher likelihood of implementation.
With the
increased efficiency of the wireless technology, this system may be able to charge the Kia Soul EV more quickly than the 4 - 5 hours needed for a full charge when using a
standard, 240 - volt wired charger.
Whether you opt for the
standard 2.4 - liter engine or the available 1.5 - liter turbo - four that
increases both performance and
efficiency, the 2018 Honda CR - V is mighty capable for hauling family, friends and cargo around Chicago or far beyond.
Reviews: * Balances sharp handling with a ride quality that won't beat you up; engine choices offer power, smoothness and fuel
efficiency; interior is upscale and spacious, with logical, easy - to - use controls Source: Edmunds * Hatchback utility with sport sedan performance; extended wheelbase
increases rear legroom; strong and fuel - efficient engines; all - wheel drive is
standard.
Thanks to the new CAFE
standards and the rising fuel prices in the US automakers are trying to figure out ways to
increase fuel
efficiency but at the same time also preserve power.
It
increases the all - electric range over the
standard hybrid with a bigger 8.9 kWh battery pack, and improves
efficiency in the process.
MTC Plus Syst., Full Premium Fine Grain Leather Interior w. Perf., Black Full leather interior, Four wheel - drive,
Standard Features - Navigation System, Active Cruise Control, DAB Digital Radio, Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control, Front and Rear Parking Sensors with Graphical Display on Central Digital Cluster, High Resolution 8.4 in Capacitive Touch Screen Display, Start / Stop System, Alarm System (Perimeter and Volumetric Sensing, Anti-Lift Device), Aluminium Key Fob, with Key-Less Go Function, Bluetooth, Electrically Adjustable Front Seats (8 Ways + 4 Ways for Lumbar Adjustments) with Two Memories for Drivers Side, Front and Rear Electric Windows with Anti Pinch Sensor, Hill Holder,
Increased Control and
Efficiency (I.C.E.), SPORT Mode Setting Via sport button, OFF Road Mode setting Via Off Road Button, Leather Interior Upholstery for Seats, Maserati NavTrak Vehicle Tracking System with Automatic Driver Recognition and Remote Inhibition, Maserati Touch Control Plus, AHA System, Apple CArPlay and Android Auto, Siri Smart Personal Assistant, SD Card Reader, Aux - In, Rain Sensor, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Pressure Displayed within the Central Digital Cluster, All Wheel Drive Intellegent Q4 System with Torque Vectoring, Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR), Key - Less Entry, Hill Descent Control, Power Tailgate, Steering Column with Manual Height and Reach Adjustments, Satellite navigation, High Double Wishbonw Front Suspension with 5 - Arm Multilink Rear Suspension, Air Adaptive Suspension, Skyhook - Electronically Variable Active Damping Suspension System, Cruise control
They believe that tighter federal emissions and
increasing fuel -
efficiency standards will eliminate performance vehicles and parts from America's roadways.
With its wider gear spread and further improved internal
efficiency, this automatic transmission — fitted as
standard on the all - wheel - drive versions of the compact BMW M Performance Automobiles — makes an additional contribution to
increasing efficiency.
Now the outstanding potential of this power unit is being put to even greater use in the new version of the BMW Roadster, features such as optimised air supply and
increased boost pressure ensuring an even better flow of power with the same high
standard of
efficiency.
The new front and rear design on the Aventador LP720 - 4 50 ° Anniversary isn't looks only, in fact the entire front splitter has been enlarged and extended to offer better handling at high speeds, the small upright fins on the sides do
increase stability at speed too while drag characteristics haven't been impacted... actually this new design results in a 50 %
increase of the aerodynamic
efficiency over the
standard Aventador LP700 - 4.
Aries» easily accessible 2.2 liter
standard engine offers
increased fuel
efficiency with Chrysler - engineered improvements and modifications in the cylinder head, compression ratio, carburetor, throttle linkage, and exhaust and intake manifolds.
With two highly responsive 25.4 cm (10) high - definition Touchscreens as
standard, the Touch Pro Duo in - car infotainment system allows you to view required information while simultaneously interacting with additional features, for
increased flexibility and
efficiency of use.
29 - mpg in stop and go driving and 36 - mpg on the highway pays more than mere lip service to the idea of
increased efficiency (as compared to the
standard Q50), and all - wheel drive is available as an option for those who have to regularly deal with a harsh winter climate.
The
standard Taurus 3.5 - liter V6 is projected to deliver unsurpassed fuel
efficiency among V6 segment competitors while still delivering
increased performance from an anticipated 290 horsepower.
The new F - 150 introduces an all - new,
standard 3.3 - liter V6 engine, with direct - injection for
increased efficiency.
Features better handling,
increased power, improved fuel
efficiency, additional
standard equipment, more refinement and new technologies that help drivers reduce accident risks.
In addition to bumping up their power per liter output, DI
increases fuel
efficiency and, along with the newly optimized
standard 7 - speed automatic transmission (the 7G - tronic plus), the new Cs consume anywhere from 5 to 15 percent less fuel than their predecessors.
Efficient and powerful — all engines with mild hybrid technology All engines are fitted as
standard with a mild hybrid system, which further
increases comfort and
efficiency and can reduce fuel consumption in real - world driving.
Electric power steering (EPS) New
standard EPS system provides added
efficiency, added driving ease in low - speed situations and when parking, and tuned for added responsiveness during spirited driving All - new, lighter weight axles for RWD and AWD All - new cast - aluminum axles and axle housing provide weight savings and help to reduce parasitic friction Sport mode (Included on 300S, 300C with V - 8 and 300C Platinum models) Enthusiast - desired Sport mode instantly transforms the sedan's performance and personality by: «S» gear selector enables sport engine and transmission calibration, more responsive accelerator pedal calibration and permanent paddle - shift mode «Sport» button enables sport - tuned steering calibration and temporary paddle - shift mode, in addition to sport engine and transmission calibration, and
increased responsiveness of the accelerator pedal calibration.
Awards: * 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick Reviews: * Balances sharp handling with a ride quality that won't beat you up, engine choices offer power, smoothness and fuel
efficiency, interior is upscale and spacious, with logical, easy - to - use controls Source: Edmunds * Both the six - and eight - cylinder engines are powerful and refined, front and rear seats are spacious and comfortable, interior is well - built with top - notch materials, dual - mode liftgate improves cargo - carrying flexibility Source: Edmunds * Hatchback utility with sport sedan performance, extended wheelbase
increases rear legroom, strong and fuel - efficient engines, all - wheel drive is
standard.
43/31 Highway / City MPG Awards * 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick Reviews * Balances sharp handling with a ride quality that won't beat you up engine choices offer power, smoothness and fuel
efficiency interior is upscale and spacious, with logical, easy - to - use controls Source Edmunds * Hatchback utility with sport sedan performance extended wheelbase
increases rear legroom strong and fuel - efficient engines all - wheel drive is
standard.
The
standard new transmission also plays a large role in
increasing efficiency — the extremely convenient 8 - speed tiptronic finely graduates its eight gears while achieving a large overall spread.
Standard Fuel Saver Technology and a new - for - 2012 active valve exhaust system allows four - cylinder operation to engage over a wider rpm range, to deliver both improved fuel
efficiency — an estimated 13 - percent
increase on the highway — and an extended range of approximately 450 miles on one tank of gas.
The Bottom Line The 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers a serious
increase in
efficiency over the
standard model without compromising its power, comfort, or parent - friendliness.
A first - in - segment offering of an integrated rear spoiler as
standard equipment essentially extends the rear roofline, for enhanced aerodynamic performance and provides a stable stance in high - speed driving as well as
increased fuel
efficiency.
2013 Lincoln MKS: Better handling,
increased power, improved
efficiency, additional
standard features, more refinement and new driver assist features provide luxury customers with important new reasons to consider Lincoln and its flagship sedan, the 2013 MKS.
You can decide between the
standard and efficient 6 speed manual transmission, or the optional smooth - shifting 9 speed automatic transmission, which includes Stop / Start technology for
increased fuel
efficiency.
While driving thrills behind XSE Hybrid's steering wheel are
standard, that's not all guests get: In any RAV4 Hybrid, drivers can look forward to anticipated class - leading fuel
efficiency and
increases in horsepower and acceleration, respectively.
We have mandated new
standards to
increase the
efficiency of lighting and appliances?
In addition to the lead phase - out a well - planned and sustained effort to raise average vehicle
efficiency standards (the CAFE, or Corporate Average Fuel Economy)
increased vehicle mileage
standards by a quarter.
The Energy Bill that passed the Senate is being hailed for the first
increase in automotive fuel
efficiency standards in over 2 decades, and well it should.