Sentences with phrase «less fuel stops»

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Even though it's considered the dirtiest of fossil fuels and as a result is being burned less in many developed countries, there's no way that it would suddenly stop being used.

More than anything else, fossil fuel has allowed us to stop being neighbors to each other, both literally — we move ever farther into ever emptier suburbs — and figuratively — we depend less and less on each other for anything real.

Johnson appeared to have a shot to steal the title late in the race because he was on a different fuel strategy that could allow him to make one less pit stop than Keselowski — but then the rear gear of Johnson's Chevy broke.

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.

Most efficient is the less powerful engine with a stop / start system fitted; claimed fuel consumption is 67.3 mpg, while 95g / km CO2 emissions currently ensure UK road tax is free.

Thanks to new Start / Stop engine technology, lightweight components and a great emphasis on aerodynamics, the 2015 Mercedes - Benz C - Class near Chicago consumes up to 20 % less fuel as well.

These excelent data of fuel - saving belongs to the «EcoDynamics» version (starting at more less $ 12,000), that includes a series of specifics rules to reduce the consumption, with a intelligent stop and go system engine (Kia calls it ISG) low rolling resistance tyres, a drag - reducing front grille, gearshift indicator and rear spoiler.

Even with its less grippy, fuel - economy - friendly tires, the Cruze Eco stopped in about the same distance.

It has a larger fuel tank too, so you can get further and stop less.

Thanks to the car start / stop function, sailing function and, of course, the seventh gear, the DCT also contributes to the fact that the MINI One and MINI Cooper D consume noticeably less fuel than in combination with the previously used six - speed automatic transmission — whether as a three - door, five - door or convertible.

Pros: — Drop dead gorgeous on the outside — Serene and very lux on the inside — Major oomph in the V6, on regular gas no less — Decent fuel economy, 22 in mixed driving, high 20s pure freeway — Love love love the smart cruise — it starts and stops by itself in heavy traffic — Auto Hold is a cool feature — Autonomous Emergency Braking (see below), blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert — Comfy and very adjustable driver's seat with ventilated leather — Great color flat screen display and pleasing instrument cluster with nice switches on the steering wheel — Composed ride and predictable steering — Real - time traffic on the nav, essential for SoCal driving — Very good (though not great) Lexicon sound system — Big trunk Cons: — Ugly front grille — Autonomous Emergency Braking alerts too late — Horrible voice recognition — Wimpy steering wheel, should be thicker — Confusing controls and odd layout — Hyundai service department — it's not exactly a luxury experience — A new car should not have a fuel line / fuel pump failure at 225 miles!

Corvette Racing engineers expect a 3 percent gain in fuel economy over the C6.R which could mean one less pit stop over the course of 24 Hours — a potentially huge advantage.

Compared to most full - sized vehicles, the Tahoe has impressive fuel - efficiency that makes it a good choice for drivers who want to spend less money on gasoline and make fewer stops at fueling stations.

When driving conditions require less fuel, the Active Fuel Management System temporarily turns off two of the engines cylinders and when the vehicle is stopped at idle, Auto Stop / Start Technology automatically turns off the engine to reduce fuel consumptfuel, the Active Fuel Management System temporarily turns off two of the engines cylinders and when the vehicle is stopped at idle, Auto Stop / Start Technology automatically turns off the engine to reduce fuel consumptFuel Management System temporarily turns off two of the engines cylinders and when the vehicle is stopped at idle, Auto Stop / Start Technology automatically turns off the engine to reduce fuel consumptfuel consumption.

The TDI with 6 - speed gearbox and coupled to a Stop / Start system consumes very little fuel, much less than the previous model.

Mazda's innovative idling stop system, i - stop, now uses less fuel at restart and operates with greater frequency, contributing to better than ever fuel savings.

It runs quietly in pure electric mode at speeds less than 25mph, and to further save fuel, its 2.3 - liter Atkinson - cycle gasoline engine can shut off when the vehicle comes to a stop.

We had to take less fuel than the No. 3 car but the pressure was on the guys to execute on that final stop and they did an amazing job.

An updated version of Mazda's idling stop system, i - stop, operates with a higher frequency, requires less fuel to restart, and achieves a smoother restart.

Other variables to consider include estimated resale value, insurance premiums, anticipated maintenance, actual cost of fuel, what kind of price you can get from a dealer, and the value of not having to stop for gas as often — both versions have a 17.2 gallon tank so the ES 300 h will need to refuel less frequently.

The improved i - stop also requires less fuel to restart, and achieves a smoother, almost instantaneous restart.

Declaring that a few per cent less fuel consumption throughout an entire model range gives the public and society in general more than a significant improvement of fuel economy on just one niche model, BMW has stated that it will implement spray - guided direct injection on all its gasoline models in the future, as well as regenerative braking and stop / start functionality.

But credits for such things as environmentally friendly air conditioners and stop - start systems means that the actual fuel economy rating on the window sticker will be less than 54.5 mpg in nine years, and vehicles still will meet the government's mandates.

The 6 Speed DSG Automatic with Tiptronic and Sport Mode not only adds more fun to your daily drive, it also allows for up to 40mpg, giving you more time to enjoy the drive and less time stopping for fuel.

Nothing we can do short term will stop it continuing to rise although in the long term reduced use of carbon based fuels might cause it to rise less than it might otherwise.

If gas turbines are used for backup, startup time is about 30 min from dead stop, less from a low load situation where fuel consumption and emissions are low, less for combustion systems.

If the Earth's climate is relatively insensitive to rising carbon levels, then it's somewhat less urgent that we stop burning massive quantities of fossil fuels.

If we were somehow able to severely curtail / stop the use of fossil fuels, the developing world would be less able to respond to and recover from the inevitable disasters that will befall them.

As in, = less = need to stop using fossil fuels.

Consumers would get a strong signal to use less fossil fuel — every time they stopped at the pump, they'd be reminded that you don't need a semimilitary vehicle to go to the grocery store.

So I'm quite happy to see that Ford is pioneering stop - start in non-hybrids in North - America (many models outside of N - A have had that feature for a while) and will offer it for less than $ 300 on the already decently fuel - efficient 1.6 - liter EcoBoost version of the 2013 Fusion.

Consumers would get a strong signal to use less fossil fuel every time they stopped at the pump.»

The original headline of the article said we had 5 years but now it's less than 2 years to stop building any new stuff that uses fossil fuels.