Sentences with phrase «low emission vehicles»

• $ 400 million per year for the DOE Clean Cities program to support low emission vehicles, alternative fuels, and plug - in hybrid vehicles

Zero - emission cars are zero - rated for FYR, with ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) charged # 10 - # 25 depending on emissions.

These allow manufacturers that make very low emission vehicles, such as electric vehicles, to claim extra credits for them, so they can continue to produce more heavily polluting vehicles as well.

These zones could involve charges for the most polluting vehicles as well as incentives to switch to ultra low emission vehicles, including priority at bus lanes and traffic lights.

That's why we have committed more than # 2Bn since 2011 to increase the uptake of ultra low emission vehicles, support greener transport schemes and set out a national plan to tackle pollution in our towns and cities.»

In fact, the four biggest economies in the world all have fuel efficiency standards that will converge by 2025, encouraging research and development of lower emission vehicles on an international scale.

Boasts the Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle certification.

It also has to meet United States SULEV (super low emissions vehicle) standards, and be backed by a 15 - year or 150,000 - mile warranty on the emissions - control components.

It is classified as a SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle) and is certified by California Air Resources Board as an «Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle» (AT - PZEV).

In Lexus» own tests, it ran the zero - to -60-mph sprint in a time of 5.9 seconds, yet the car meets ULEV (Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle) emissions standards.

EV / ECO MODE In standard driving mode, the 2018 Toyota Prius C achieves awesome fuel economy and qualifies as a Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV).

The GS 450h is rated by the state of California as a super ultra low emissions vehicle (SULEV).

- Low emissions vehicle and good MPG - Good sound system - Quick to speed up and slow down - Good turning radius compared to other similar sized cars I have driven - Easy to use cruise control - Overall sleek and intuitive - Can roll down windows with key chain - Durable: No serious repairs needed at 150,000 miles - Just enough room to fit multiple fishing poles in!

However, the engine does well in environmental terms, getting a ULEV II, or Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle class II, from California's Air Resources Board.

Power seat - drivers 6 way, Security package (includes theft deterrent system and remote key-less entry), 3800 performance package that included 3.42 gears with «posi - trac» Zexel Torsen T2 limited slip differential, 4 wheel disc brakes, dual mufflers and an LS1 steering rack = 14.4:1, 235 / 55/16 tires,; hatch roof, removable, 16» chromed aluminum wheels, 50 state low emission vehicle.

BTW, the GS450h is certified as a SULEV, a Super-Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle, and Lexus says it runs cleaner than the new generation of high - efficiency diesels.

The LS 430 also rates as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle.

Honda's Environmental Leadership Honda has a long history of environmental innovation, including the retail introduction of America's first hybrid (1999 Honda Insight), delivery of the first fuel - cell electric vehicle in the U.S. (2002 Honda FCX) and the first gasoline - powered vehicles in the hands of consumers to meet stricter emissions standards, including the 1996 Honda Civic, the first gasoline Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV); the 1998 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV); the 2000 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) in the hands of consumers; the 2001 Civic Natural Gas, the first vehicle to qualify as an Advanced Technology Partial - Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT - PZEV); and, most recently, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug - In, the first Super Ultra-Low Emissions 20 Vehicle (LEV 3 / SULEV 20), now available for lease and sale in California and New York state.

In fact, it was Honda's demonstration of its low emissions vehicle technologies that subsequently lead to the formation of the California Air Resource Board emissions regulations.

Both grades conform to Japan's Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (U-LEV) emissions standards (a 50 percent reduction from the 2005 standards).

The award recognizes the environmental performance of the all - new HR - V, which has a top fuel economy rating of 35 mpg highway1 (2WD CVT) and an additional designation as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV2 ULEV).

The car's 2.5 Liter Boxer engine makes 170 HP and thanks to Subaru's SPORTSHIFT four speed automatic is about as much fun as you can have while getting as much as 26 MPG on the highway in a Low Emissions Vehicle with anything from your band's equipment to your children's soccer gear in the trunk.

Environmental performance is further reinforced by its satisfying US U-LEV (ultra low emission vehicle) standards.

As well as showing new production - ready low emissions vehicles at Geneva, Kia will display a standalone exhibit of a new hybrid technology,...

It's an all - around comfortable, well - appointed, competent conveyance that makes a concession to somewhat aggressive needs, but caters also to desire to save fuel and emissions — the ES 300 h qualifies as a SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle).

The new Avalon is a Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle, getting a combined 40 MPG and traveling 680 miles on a single tank.

Interesting features of this model are powerful V6 engine stays environmentally friendly with ULEV - 2 (Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle).

The vehicle is considered a Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle meaning that it is 90 percent cleaner than the current average year's models.

A PZEV must meet the Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) tailpipe standard and have zero evaporative emissions.

Increase tax incentives for purchase of very high MPG and low emissions vehicles.

One Planet Living principle Masdar Target ZERO CARBON 100 per cent of energy supplied by renewable energy — Photovoltaics, concentrated solar power, wind, waste to energy and other technologies ZERO WASTE 99 per cent diversion of waste from landfill (includes waste reduction measures, re-use of waste wherever possible, recycling, composting, waste to energy) SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT Zero carbon emissions from transport within the city; implementation of measures to reduce the carbon cost of journeys to the city boundaries (through facilitating and encouraging the use of public transport, vehicle sharing, supporting low emissions vehicle initiatives) SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Specifying high recycled materials content within building products; tracking and encouraging the reduction of embodied energy within material sand throughout the construction process; specifying the use of sustainable materials such as Forest Stewardship Council certified timber, bamboo and other products SUSTAINABLE FOOD Retail outlets to meet targets for supplying organic food and sustainable and or fair trade products SUSTAINABLE WATER Per capita water consumption to be at least 50 per cent less than the national average; all waste water to be re-used HABITATS AND WILDLIFE All valuable species to be conserved or relocated with positive mitigation targets CULTURE AND HERITAGE Architecture to integrate local values.

* LEV — low emission vehicle; ILEV — inherently low emission vehicle; ULEV — ultra low emission vehicle; ZEV — zero emission vehicle

These measures have clear economic benefits, with the ultra low emission vehicle sector in London generating # 1.3 billion in sales, supporting nearly 600 companies (across the supply chain) and around 9,000 jobs.

The principles of the Masdar Target include zero carbon, zero waste, and sustainable transport through facilitating and encouraging the use of public transport, vehicle sharing, supporting low emissions vehicle initiatives.

I ride my bicycle year round, and believe bikes to be an even better low emission vehicle.

Not exact matches

Honda established a division late last year to develop electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its long - held goal for lower - emission gasoline hybrids, plug - in hybrids, EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) to account for two - thirds of its line - up by 2030, from about 5 percent now.

Though automakers are investing in low - and zero - emission vehicles, it's not translating to advertising and consumer awareness.

In a statement, transport minister Paul Maynard said it could help make vehicles more energy - efficient and save costs: «Advances such as lorry platooning could benefit businesses through cheaper fuel bills and other road users thanks to lower emissions and less congestion.

TOKYO The truck units of Toyota Motor and Volkswagen AG are forming an alliance to bolster their market positions as commercial vehicle makers face growing costs to develop lower - emission vehicles and automated driving capabilities.

These measures could include bans on the most polluting vehicles and new low - emission zones across the country.

In this case the Mayor of London proposes to continue his current low emissions scheme, but, rather than widen it to penalise smaller vehicles belonging to small businesses, instead to boost the market for innovative alternatives such as electric vehicles, low - emissions taxis and hybrid buses.

All vehicles driving in central London during business hours will have to be zero or low - emission, under new plans for an ultra-low emission zone.

Beth Newcomer The Legislative Analyst for NYC Council Member Helen Rosenthal (District 6, Upper West Side) encouraged attendees to reach out to their local Council Members and urge them to support the following legislative initiatives: • Possible legislation regarding divestment of the city's pension funds from fossil fuel companies • A bill to require the city to do a carbon footprint analysis of all the products the city procures, and to use that analysis to inform a policy of low - carbon operations • A number of bills to reduce the carbon emissions of city - owned vehicles and improve the sustainability of city buildings • A bill to enhance the city's already - strong idling laws so as to make them easier to enforce Find your Council Member here.

From the beginning, the low emission zone of Leipzig only allowed vehicles in the city with a green sticker, which significantly accelerated the modernization and thus very quickly reduced the particulate emissions of the vehicles.

«In doing so, we have succeeded in cushioning the necessary balance between being affected by the ban of vehicles on one the hand, by exemptions on the other hand, but also not losing sight of the actual objective of the low emission zone,» Rosenthal continued.

With the modernization of the vehicle fleet accelerated the effect of the low emission zone.

In cold weather, particulate levels in the open air can grow, when vehicle emissions increase and are suspended in the lower atmosphere.

Only vehicles with green emission stickers have been allowed to enter the low emission zone.

This comes as automakers from around the world are struggling to make low - emissions vehicles scale up in China, the United States and other markets where programs and regulations are calling for massive gains in fuel economy over the next 10 to 15 years.

Building cities in a way that slows vehicle demand while delivering high accessibility could prove to be a low - cost option for curbing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as a solution to pressing problems for policymakers like local air pollution and poor public health.