Sentences with phrase «low powered cars»

Insurance groups range from 13 on the low powered cars to 22 for the most powerful Sport model.

They're easy to pair together by «virtue» of being eCoty 2012's lowest powered cars, though, and while there's a 117bhp disparity between the two, there are some key spec matches.

I love paddle shifters on sports cars with a geared transmission, but on a CVT - equipped low power car they are really window dressing.

Not exact matches

1) China's emergence as a dominant player in the low - carbon market, 2) global oil majors» shift to renewable energy, 3) big corporate brands moving to 100 % renewable power, 4) the rise of electric vehicles and expiration dates for gas - fuelled cars, and 5) energy getting smarter through digitization.

Design Engineer at Intel where she worked on car infotainment products, low power microprocessor design and led efforts for Maker Movement inside Intel.

Crude demand sure to fall with low industry growth, people getting poorer (as a result of concentration of wealth in few hands) and increasing CNG and electric powered cars.

Mercedes Daimler has provided F1 «s safety cars since the 1996 season with the C36 AMG, but this year's model boasts a spectrum of advanced Motorsport technology and gadgets, including active rear - wheel steering, a nine - way adjustable traction control system, low - weight ceramic compound brakes, all powered by a 4.0 - litre V8 biturbo engine.

Baroness Chakrabarti also suggested that explanations for the Copeland by - election defeat could include Labour voters being less likely to have a car, low turnout, Brexit divisions, false claims about Corbyn's views on nuclear power and party disunity.

Designed to play nicely with the typically low - powered factory radios found in most cars, these speakers can take your audio experience to the next level without a lot of effort on your part!

That 150W RMS power is on the low side but can work well if you're just adding a subwoofer to your car's factory stereo system, not upgrading the whole thing.

Those cars charge up their batteries with electricity generated when the car brakes and then used that «recycled» energy to power their electric motors, which take over from the vehicle's gasoline engine at low speeds and in stop - and - go traffic.

Volkswagen has taken a step into the shameful limelight for installing a deceptive device in their diesel - powered cars that tricks emissions tests into lower scores, NPR reports.

With more money for development of novel designs and public financial support for construction — perhaps as part of a clean energy portfolio standard that lumps in all low - carbon energy sources, not just renewables or a carbon tax — nuclear could be one of the pillars of a three - pronged approach to cutting greenhouse gas emissions: using less energy to do more (or energy efficiency), low - carbon power, and electric cars (as long as they are charged with electricity from clean sources, not coal burning).

Whether it's swapping your car for an electric vehicle, or your natural gas furnace for geothermal heating, transitioning from fossil fuels to electric - powered technology is widely believed to be the best way to lower carbon emissions.

Research by an affiliate of the insurance group, the Highway Loss Data Institute, estimates that overall chances of being injured in a crash are 25 percent lower in hybrids because their large batteries make them heavier than similar gasoline - powered cars.

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California can reduce carbon emissions by more than 70 million metric tons by 2030 — akin to taking 15 million gasoline - powered cars off the road in one year — by adopting a higher target for its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), according to an analysis released by the UK - based research firm Cerulogy.

Despite today's low gas prices, fuel economy is still the number one criteria for car shoppers, according to JD Power.

Co-starring Survivor contestant turned thespian Colleen Haskell, Schneider's tale of a car accident victim imbued with superhuman powers after being pieced back together with animal organs kept the low - brow rolling while marking his territory among the ranks of the more successful transitions from SNL player to big screen star.Later, in the 2000s, Schneider frequently alternated between starring in his own films (The Hot Chick, Duece Bigalow: European Gigolo), and supporting his old pal Sandler (The Longest Yard, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry), with few on either side truly managing to ignite the box office or his career momentum.

Over 3,000 events showcased the big and small ideas across the country: Manchester United held a staff bike ride, the Arcola Theatre in Hackney taught children how to make hydrogen powered cars, and stars such as Lily Cole and Gemma Arterton showed how fashion can be part of the solution to climate change by modelling a low carbon designer Climate Week T - shirt.

Like any full hybrid, the 300h can run on electric power at low speeds for short distances; an EV mode, activated via Drive Mode Select, raises the threshold where the car transitions to engine power.

Bought my first used csr in 25 years, wanted an Avalon, the car interior design is mostly much above average, the placement of the cigarette lighters used for powering devices is a bit awkward, could use one for back seat, this is the limited edition so many upgrades, irritating humm in transmission, engine has good power and shifting is clean, get a low mileage car, get it toyota certified to 100,000 and drive worry free, the paint appears to chip easily, overall very pleased with this car

Thanks to a rigid carbon - fiber tub designed with Formula 1 and exotic supercars in mind, the Alfa Romeo 4C «s low mass helps deliver a razor - sharp, unfiltered directness that's rare for a modern car — how many other performance cars today can do without power steering?

Since the small electric motor can only power the car when creeping forward very slowly, the gasoline engine is constantly starting and stopping at low speeds with a noticeable shudder.

It's fine at lower speeds, but the diesel - powered Jaguar XE simply isn't a very fast car, and this becomes apparent when merging onto an English motorway or passing on a two - lane road.

It also brings more aggressive throttle response, lower power - steering assist and sportier suspension settings with the optional adaptive suspension, which both cars I drove featured.

Drive Mode Select blocks EV mode if the car's nickel - metal - hydride battery power is too low or if you press the gas for too much power.

Does it mean Car 1 has better power than Car 2 because it is at lower rpm?

This is especially important for light, low - power sports cars like the Mazda Miata and Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ, where momentum is more important than tire - shredding torque.

Auto Express says we can expect this engine to make between 410 and 520 hp for different versions of the car, with lower - powered versions competing with the Jaguar F - Type V6 S and higher - output performance variants targeting the supercharged Jaguar F - Type V8 R.

The suspension has 7 percent stiffer springs that lower the car by 0.6 inch, as well as unique power steering and damper tuning.

Race is the default setting, hinting at the car's target destination, but switching to Road mode reduces engine power with a lower rev limit.

With its twin - turbo 2.9 - liter V - 6 engine (making 440 horsepower and 405 pounds - feet of torque), the Panamera packs gratifying low - end power, energetic revving and an exhaust note that evokes exotic cars.

Armada Pro's: - Cabin fit and finish - soft touch surfaces and leather stitching on everything - Power / Acceleration when loaded or empty (but not towing - see below)- Second Row Captains Chairs - best seats in the car - Lowest price for highest trim level (Platinum)-360 Camera view - Off Road Ability - while it doesn't have the Nissan Patrols off road disconnecting sway bars or the infinity's hydraulic body control, the Nissan, unlike many of its domestic competitors does have good from approach, departure and overall ground clearance.

We're used to seeing ludicrous power from cars wearing the Dodge emblem - think Hellcats Trailhawks and Trackhawks - but not always in such a flowing, low - slung form.

At higher speeds, reaching the edge of adhesion results in understeer — at lower velocities the combination of the engine's urge and the quattro system's rear - biased torque split means it can be persuaded into brief bursts of power oversteer; although this isn't a state the car shows any enthusiasm for.

There's some performance to back up the looks, too, with a Mopar lowering suspension kit slamming the car to the ground, Mopar upgraded parts to boost the 5.7 - liter V - 8 engine's power, a Mopar big brake kit slowing things down, and front and rear strut braces to keep handling in check.

The chromed button to operate the power top is easy to find, and Nissan brags that the car needn't be at a dead stop for the top to be raised or lowered.

These Hemi - powered muscle cars will each receive a unique appearance upgrade to add some visual attitude to the lower - cost Core versions of these SRT models.

Further technology includes an electromechanical power steering system, which helps keep the car straight during low - grip braking, and a drive select system that offers up comfort, auto and dynamic modes for the steering, gearbox and throttle response.

Instead, the Cooper's closest rivals are cars like the evergreen Suzuki Swift Sport (# 13,999, and identical power at 134bhp) and lower - output versions of the Abarth 500, which start at # 14,610.

You might save $ 30,000, not to mention the all - wheel - drive option, which adds a Q4 badge, is only available on the lower - power cars.

Other notable factors are a lower proportion of diesel - powered engines across the Australian car and LCV fleet than in Europe, fewer government incentives for lower - emissions vehicles and relatively low fuel prices compared with Europe.

You will notice that when you change your car battery the radio forgets its stations.If your 12V is going to be on all the time then your power supply should have a low standby current or you can use two supplies.

Some may want more power steering assist at low speeds, in the vein of the A4 or C - Class, but the IS exhibits better feedback than either of those cars.

Now the problem, it feels to me as if the car is down on power, it seems to be a bit reluctant to accelerate at anything over than a leisurely pace lower down the rev range, and even when the revs pick up it doesn't feel like it once did, I appreciate that it isn't going to drive like new after 157k miles, but this power loss seemed to happen over a fairly short period of time, rather than a gradual decay.

An entry - level ES 300h isn't exactly a crank - window, bench - seat, no - air - conditioning stripped car, and it comes decently equipped at $ 41,860 with standard LED low - beam headlights, sunroof, power driver and passenger seat, smart keyless access and dual automatic climate control.

The suspension has been lowered (or tires raised) through a powered operator controlled method, until the tires are no longer supporting the car.

At its lowest level this will involve mild hybrid technology, which recuperates power under deceleration or during a cruise which is then fed into the car's 48 - volt electrical system.

With a balanced chassis, good steering feedback and linear brakes, the overall experience suits the base Taurus, though the new electric power steering — included on last year's SHO and now standard — feels under - assisted at low speeds for a full - size car.