Sentences with phrase «lower than gasoline»

This research shows that on average, corn ethanol produces emissions 51 % lower than gasoline.

A 46.8 % gasoline yield is equal to or lower than the gasoline yield during 3 of the past 11 years.

NG is only 20 - 30 % lower than gasoline!

(Some day, a definitive report whose assumptions everyone accepts will replace the multiple analyses that show electricity's well - to - wheel emissions on the national power grid are lower than gasoline, and we won't have to answer that one anymore either.)

The cost of electricity is much lower than gasoline, and maintenance costs for EVs are way lower than for ICE cars

All of these changes were not just for the looks but also to improve on the aerodynamics of the car, thanks to them the coefficient drag has dropped to 0.24 that is 0.3 lower than the gasoline model and matching the Tesla Model S.

Not exact matches

It helps that gasoline prices are low, and people spent almost 5 % less in April filling their gas tanks than they did in March — that likely freed up some cash for other purchases.

U.S. gasoline consumption continues to fall, and it is now down to the lowest levels in more than a decade.

Gasoline and natural gas prices, which have been lower this summer than last, dragged down the overall Consumer Price -LSB-...]

We upgraded our view on U.S. consumer discretionary stocks last fall and still believe that households are in a better position than they were just a few years ago: Consumer debt is down while household wealth is up, gasoline prices are much lower than a year ago and the U.S. is creating jobs at the fastest pace since the 1990s.

Along with improving capital spending and consumer spending, helped by lower gasoline prices, the diminishing fiscal headwinds should allow the US economy to grow much more strongly than for a number of years, he adds.

Energy prices fell by 3 percent over the month as gasoline prices were 4.9 percent lower than their level in February.

But in the year - to - date, gasoline demand has been 2.9 % lower than over the same weeks in 2016.

Low - wage workers would have more money in their pockets if the state rolled back fees on cell phones and gasoline rather than raising the minimum wage, he says.

Even the oil sands ultimate consumption in a gasoline, diesel or jet engine only results in 500 kilograms of CO2 - equivalent per barrel of refined petroleum products, meaning total oil sands emissions from well to wheel are considerably lower than those of this nation's more than 500 power plants burning coal to generate electricity.

«Order - of - magnitude calculations suggest that implementing a low - amperage backup service appears to be more cost effective than having each homeowner buy a portable generator and storing diesel or gasoline for fueling, especially if a region is expected to suffer more frequent and longer widespread outages,» says Sunhee Baik, lead author and doctoral student in engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University.

In setting state rules for low - carbon fuels, California officials have calculated that corn ethanol is worse than gasoline.

They concluded that we'd lower greenhouse gas emissions more by driving gasoline / electric hybrid cars than by driving fuel cell cars run on hydrogen from coal.

The current shift back to SUVs that guzzle much more petroleum than other cars, prompted by low gasoline prices, is a more worrisome sign for future climate change.

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.

This advanced combustion system utilizes low - cetane fuels (derived gasoline and naptha blends) that are easier for the energy companies to produce than pump gasoline or diesel.

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.

The caveat here are the new hybrid gasoline engines which dramatically improve petrol fuel consumption, which coupled with the lower carbon density of the fuel make them lower emitters than an equivelant engine size diesel.

With gasoline prices low nationally, maybe fuel economy isn't the most important factor in the grand scheme of McLaren ownership, but here it is: The 570S is EPA - rated 16/23/19 mpg city / highway / combined — better than the Audi R8's 14/22/17 mpg and the Viper's 12/19/14 mpg.

Automakers favor the implementation of the stricter fuel standards since gasoline sold in Europe and Japan already meets the lower - sulfur standard, and could design engines for a global standard, rather than calibrating them for regional variations in fuel.

We probably all know that using premium grade gasoline in a low compression engine (less than 9.5:1) is nothing but a waste of money, but what about medium compression engines with a compression ratio between 10:1 and 11:1?

Also note that E85 ETOH blend (and «top - fuel» methanol) has a lower BTU content than pure «gasoline», for identical quantities.

When a customer uses gasoline with an octane level lower than specified, engine knock may result and could lead to service engine damage

Gasoline - powered minivans, including the Pacifica, start lower than that, but don't necessarily have as many features as the Pacifica Hybrids.

With its gasoline burned down to less than a quarter - tank, the test car flashed a low - fuel warning light, and sputtered in hard corners.

Thanks to radical downsizing, the Turbocharged Small Gasoline Engine achieves diesel - like CO2 emission levels, which are further reduced in its natural gas version with CO2 emissions lower than 80 g / km in many vehicle applications.

«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 ranLow Rolling Resistance (SLRR) tires that offer 10 percent less resistance than standard low rolling resistance tires, helping to improve ranlow rolling resistance tires, helping to improve range.

A gallon of ethanol has a lower energy content than a gallon of gasoline (as measured by BTU content).

Rated as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV), 3 Prius c produces fewer smog - forming emissions than an average gasoline - powered new vehicle.

The Focus Energi would fall inbetween the gasoline powered Focus that can range from $ 16,810 to $ 23,575, and lower than the $ 35,170 Ford Focus Electric.

Phill allows consumers to refuel their natural gas Civic GX from home at a much lower fuel cost than gasoline.

The company says V -6-powered Explorers have 74 percent less smog - forming emissions than the previous model and are certified to have the same low emissions as the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner gasoline - electric hybrids.

Pro-diesel carmakers emphasize that diesel cars get 20 percent to 40 percent better gas mileage than gasoline equivalents, have better low - end torque and aren't a pain to sit behind in traffic anymore.

As far as higher mileage, high - compression engines develop more power than low CR ones, which will help with mileage, but part of the reason diesels get higher mileage is b / c diesel fuel contains more energy per gallon than gasoline — so there won't be any mileage boost from this aspect.

ca» site, some on here hate any country that's not USA... To add to your point, you leave out that Canada gives up to $ 14K off in incentives, gasoline is typically 20 - 25 % more than in the US and Canada have lots of low cost or even free charging stations... Supply and demand, low supply high demand in Canada...

The shift from sedans and hatchbacks («cars» in industry parlance) to SUVs, crossovers, and pickups («trucks») appears to be a long - term trend, helped along by gasoline prices much lower than earlier in the decade, and making fuel seem comparably cheap.

It is comfortable and fits my needs but the gas mileage is generally lower than advertised despite using premium gasoline.

[11][12] The London Police Service (Ontario) which had been stockpiling extra CVPIs, noted that while potential replacements may use less gasoline, the CVPI may be easily and cheaply converted to run on propane, giving it lower running costs than its competitors and the Taurus that Ford is touting as a replacement.

Schaeffer says diesel is currently 17 cents more than premium unleaded, but, ironically, lower gasoline demand resulting from more efficient cars and more cautious driving habits has lowered prices.

Not only is this far worse than the gas mileage for the 2007 Camry Hybrid (35mpg in the same conditions), but it is even lower than CNET's observed mileage for the gasoline - only 2006 Honda Accord EX, which got an overall reading of 24.9 mpg on a trip down Southern California's notoriously congested I - 5.

As part of a plan to reduce dependence on diesel engines, Mahindra plans to introduce new family of gasoline engines and it is on track to achieve BS6 compliance by 2020 at a lower - than - expected cost due to localisation and cost reduction efforts.

Be it 57 MPG or 60 MPG, with electricity costs going up and gasoline prices low and getting lower, the Prius Eco will still be more economical in key markets to drive per mile than electric cars.

While the U.S. Energy Information Administration expects the national price of gasoline to be lower this summer than at any point since 2004, the gap between regular and premium fuel has never been wider.

Yes, the diesel is rougher than the gasoline engine and noisier at low speeds with a light throttle.

Peak torque is stated at an impressive 369 pound - feet, significantly more grunt than the Colorado's 3.6 - liter gasoline engine's 269 peak pound - feet and available low in the power band at just 2,000 rpm.