Sentences with phrase «low rolling resistance tires»

To reduce surface friction, the team used low rolling resistance tires, which in turn made the vehicle more energy efficient.

Climate change is a key driver of the development of low rolling resistance tires because of the way they reduce energy consumption.

The tires give up some grip but offer 10 percent less resistance than standard low rolling resistance tires, helping to improve range.

Tire manufacturers are all trying to create low rolling resistance tires these days, because the less rolling friction the tires create, the better the car's gas mileage.

The effect is enhanced also by low rolling resistance tires.

Do those new «energy saver» low rolling resistance tires really save you cash at the gas pump?

A collaboration with tire manufacturer Michelin gives IONIQ enhanced levels of efficiency as the car is fitted with low rolling resistance tires for better fuel economy, plus the car's larger 17 - inch wheels are fitted with silica tires for better performance.

The XLE's traction control, ABS, and all - season low rolling resistance tires work well to keep the car pointed in the right direction on snowy roads — assuming you are also sufficiently skilled to drive in the stuff.

Other tricks, including the use of electric power steering, fitting low rolling resistance tires, reducing internal engine friction, and fine - tuning the exterior design to cut drag, also help cut both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The German team of efficiecy enngineers even equipped the Polo BlueMotion with a set of lightweight 15 inch alloys wrapped in low rolling resistance tires.

The ES will be equipped with standard 215 / 55R17 low rolling resistance tires on 17 - inch alloy wheels, and for the first time, available 18 - inch high - gloss alloy wheels.

The $ 400 FE + package includes low rolling resistance tires, underbody air splitters, and a unique rear spoiler.

A collaboration with tire manufacturer Michelin gives IONIQ enhanced levels of efficiency as the car is fitted with low rolling resistance tires from 15 -, 16 - and 17 - inch wheels for better fuel economy, plus the car's larger 17 - inch wheels (IONIQ Hybrid) are fitted with silica tires for better performance.

This is one car that eschews low rolling resistance tires for the incremental economy gains they promise in exchange for purpose - made sport rubber.

While body roll is more than some more sporting sedans and low rolling resistance tires squeal sooner, a competent driver can reel in the miles with aplomb if desired.

OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: 6 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1800 Base eco package - $ 1000 Start - stop Low rolling resistance tires Tweeter speakers Power exterior mirrors Under floor luggage tray Cargo net - $ 50 Carpeted floor mats - $ 95

The 17 - inch all - season, low rolling resistance tires roll more easily down the road so the Dodge Grand Caravan doesn't have to burn as much fuel to move them.

In terms of tech, standard across all trim levels for 2015 is the automatic post-collision braking system, as well as low rolling resistance tires.

It comes equipped with aerodynamic 16 - inch aluminum wheels that have super Ultra Low Rolling Resistance tires.

All new Accords were equipped with Michelin MXV4 low rolling resistance tires.

Weight reduction Improved aerodynamics Low rolling resistance tires Direct injection / gasoline Improved multi-speed transmissions Turbo - charging with additional downsizing Smart alternators with matching batteries Idle - stop

Working against the Prius as a performance machine is only modest power propelling a 3,042 pound curb weight, soft comfort - biased suspension and friction - reducing low rolling resistance tires.

The combination of lugging around hefty batteries and electronics, a suspension tuned for comfort, and low rolling resistance tires results in gratuitous amounts of body roll and understeer.

The Eco package, available only on Soul automatics and contributing low rolling resistance tires and «Idle Stop & Go» start / stop assistance, brings the mileage estimates to 29 city and 36 highway, impressive for a boxy wedge as roomy as the Soul.

The National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board recommends low rolling resistance tires, which can reduce overall gas consumption by 1 % to 2 %.

Civic Hybrid The Civic Hybrid integrates features from Civic Sedan EX and adds a 1.3 - liter i - VTEC 4 - cylinder engine with Integrated Motor Assist, automatic climate control, 15 - inch aerodynamic alloy wheels, P195 / 65 R15 low rolling resistance tires, special hybrid badging, rear lip spoiler, side mirror turn signal indicators, two - tone seating surfaces, IMA system meters (fuel economy, battery level and charge / assist) and automatic climate control.

The multi-link suspension system of IONIQ Hybrid and Plug - in has been adapted in order to work most efficiently with low rolling resistance tires.

The SIM Lei Electric Vehicle also uses low rolling resistance tires and drag - decreasing aerodynamics.

It also features the use of low rolling resistance tires and, on the CL600, the energy - optimized Active Body Control system.

Volkswagen is calling upon an entire array of efficiency measures, including an aerodynamic package for the body that is lowered by 10 millimeters (including modified front end), an aerodynamically optimized underbody and low rolling resistance tires on 15 - inch alloy wheels.

«Eco Electric» fender badging replaces the «Soul» fender garnish found on the gasoline - powered car, and the Soul EV gets its own set of distinctive 16 - inch alloy wheels wrapped with specially engineered Super Low Rolling Resistance (SLRR) tires that offer 10 percent less resistance than standard low rolling resistance tires, helping to improve range.

If you add in low rolling resistance tires (which save an additional 10 percent of fuel), and maximize the cargo volume while using lightweight materials for the structure, the total power required by the engine to maintain performance drops by almost 50 percent.

In order to get this figure that high Volvo used low - friction transmission oil, tweaked the engine management software, added higher gearing in 3rd, 4th and 5th, fitted low rolling resistance tires and aerodynamically smoothed all parts of the body.

«Using low rolling resistance tires to counter traffic noise.»

The bare - bones S now includes a tachometer and low rolling resistance tires.

There are also color accents throughout the exterior, along with LED taillights, various EV and Eco badging, and special 16 - inch alloy wheels with low rolling resistance tires.

Both Honda and Ford utilize aerodynamic tricks like different wheels, low rolling resistance tires, and active grille shutters to achieve the higher highway ratings.

Of course, along with new sheetmetal fore of the A-pillar, a redesigned composite liftgate and an interior update, comes new wheel designs, with lower rolling resistance tires, and new paint colors.

But it is worth noting that 16 percent out of the 40 percent increase in overall efficiency is due to non-engine-related items like the eight - speed automatic, the variable - rate power steering, and the low rolling resistance tires.

Vehicle technologies include Hybrids, low - weight materials, low rolling resistance tires, fuel - tracking devices, and synthetic oils.

It comes with aerodynamic wheel covers, rear disc brakes, rear spoiler and low rolling resistance tires.

While most EVs are shod with low rolling resistance tires, the Soul EV goes one step further with what Kia calls super low rolling resistance tires.

The squeal of the low rolling resistance tires and the flashing of warning lights that weren't worth paying attention to were a constant reminder that I was behind the wheel of an economy car, but yet somehow, I still had fun.

The Aygo will also be available in an Eco version that features longer fourth and fifth gears, low rolling resistance tires, Stop & Start system, and aerodynamic improvements.

An Eco package comes with low rolling resistance tires, an automatic stop / start system and an upgraded battery.

The LE Eco grade is differentiated by a more efficient 140 - horsepower, 1.8 - liter engine with Valvematic technology; improved aerodynamics; and low rolling resistance tires.