Sentences with phrase «make fuel economy»

ft. of torque at 1,750 RPM makes the fuel economy argument moot.

In addition, the V8 engine makes fuel economy impossible, especially when driving around the city.

The Fusion Hybrid made fuel economy information available on a number of driver - selectable screens to the left of the speedometer.

Not exact matches

Newer models can deliver good fuel economy and greater versatility than four - doors, so consumers aren't being asked to make any trade - offs.

He said his administration is just getting started and «will work tirelessly to make good on our promise to the working people who built our Nation and deliver historic tax cuts and reforms — the rocket fuel our economy needs to soar higher than ever before.»

The XC90 made good on its EPA - estimated 22 mpg city / highway combined fuel - economy rating.

I certainly didn't, even though the TLX A-Spec includes both a Sport and a Sport Plus driving mode, in additional to Normal and Econ (the last helping the car make good on its 20 mpg city / 29 highway / 23 combined fuel - economy ratings).

The deal was part of a broader trend of Chinese resource companies making foreign acquisitions as part of a global strategy to gain better access to the key commodities needed to fuel China's economy, the world's second biggest.

Subaru executives said Friday that some employees had manipulated fuel economy data on some Japanese - made vehicles, according to a report the company released Friday.

The rising emphasis on improving fuel economy, which Linamar has made a priority, is also proving a boon.

«They didn't want to make credit so easy as to fuel further inflation, but they didn't want to make it so tight as to choke the economy into another recession,» as Alan Greenspan later put it.

The 777X, scheduled to be released next year, is expected to make even further strides in fuel economy, with Boeing billing it as «the largest and most efficient twin - engine jet in the world.»

Apart from fuelling the economies in some of the world's poorest countries it also makes the most amazing caramel when baked.

In fact things are so tough that it's not making it easy for men and women to survive in this economy, so Nana Addo should reduce the fuel prices for us» he added.

This research gap will not be filled as long as wood - fuel use remains ignored because the assumption is being made that a 21st - century economy must move up the energy ladder, the researchers concluded.

The president, meanwhile, made a strong argument for more efficient use of gasoline through alternative vehicles and strengthened fuel economy standards.

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.

In the bipartisan 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, we increased new fuel economy standards for vehicles, along with other provisions to increase energy efficiency, save drivers money, reduce pollution, and strengthen our security by making America less dependent on foreign oil.

After all, the chemical engineer wanted to make fuel from plants for the hydrogen economy that was supposed to boom about now.

The Resonance is not a plug - in vehicle, but it nonetheless pushes the limits of fuel economy in the SUV class, which will help bridge the gap in consumer acceptance of electrified vehicles, while also helping automakers make inroads toward the mandated 54.5 mpg fuel economy target by 2025.

The country has relied on this resource for years to fuel its economy, making coal - rich Yulin one of the fastest - growing Chinese cities.

Though the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards have been in effect since 1975, they have recently entered more greatly into the public conversation, as the Trump Administration has called for review and re-write of these regulations, in hopes of making them less stringent.

Now biodiesel entrepreneurs in tropical zones in Africa and India are buying up land, starting plantations and looking forward to making fuel from the seeds, which, they argue, will be better for the global environment and economy than conventional biofuel crops grown in temperate climates.

Says David Greene, a transportation researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory: «If manufacturers were to take the available technologies and apply them to fuel economy over the next 10 to 15 years, they could cost - effectively achieve a 40 to 50 percent improvement without making vehicles smaller.»

Yet the report also argued against a rapid shift to non-fossil fuel energy sources, noting that «making significant changes in energy consumption... amid all the scientific uncertainties would be premature in view of the severe impact such moves could have on the world's economies and societies.»

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) says that taxes in major economies are far below the cost of pollution from the use of fossil fuels on climate and the environment, urging governments to do more to make polluters pay.

Cargo trailers in Salisbury, MD are lightweight, aerodynamic, and engineered for better fuel economy which makes it easy to tow behind any vehicle.

We have liked the Cruze in general because it handles so well (really), delivers such good fuel economy (really), and makes so many features available for so little money (really).

The big news here is the way in which all of these cars offer spaciousness and sophistication, along with powertrains that make 40 - mpg fuel economy a likely experience.

The ostensible goal of the changes is better fuel economy, but the improvements also make the Genesis significantly quicker.

Thanks to its new platform, the European Volkswagen Passat sheds weight compared with its predecessor, making for better fuel economy regardless of engine choice.

WASHINGTON — Auto industry lobbyists plan to make distracted - driving guidelines, fuel - economy regulations and tax reform their top policy targets on Capitol Hill this year.

The new version gets with the modern - crossover program and in so doing makes big gains in fuel economy (an estimated 18 mpg in the city), passenger space (with a much - improved third row), and amenities (many of them shared with its new Infiniti sibling, the JX).

The diesel Bluetec engine does go a long way in making this car feel special, though, and it improves fuel economy tremendously.

Though the company has not yet announced further applications of the new 1.4 T engine in its U.S. lineup, we wouldn't be surprised to see this engine make its way into future versions of the Golf in an effort to improve fuel economy and lower costs.

The claims are the same too - the new I - Shift Dual Clutch improves driveability and makes the flow of power seamless, with performance and fuel economy benefits.

The A8 L TDI trounces the LS 600h L's fuel economy, but great fuel economy doesn't increase the A8's trunk size or make the MMI system any easier to learn.

Damico declines to say if all iterations of the fifth - generation engine will use aluminum blocks, but the intense need to reduce weight and improve fuel economy makes the lightweight metal attractive.

With this new small - displacement turbocharged four - cylinder, the Accord should see significant improvements in performance and fuel economy compared to the outgoing 2.4 - liter naturally aspirated four - banger, which made 185 hp and 181 lb - ft of torque.

The 2.4 - liter makes the Outlander significantly scootier than your average subcompact SUV, though its EPA combined fuel economy estimate is an unbecoming 25 mpg.

The official fuel economy figure of 94.1 e-mpg (2.5 L / 100 km) on the European test cycle also makes it more economical than its predecessor.

Paired with a new six - speed manual transmission, this engine promises much better fuel economy (42 mpg highway according to the Feds) and improved performance, making the standard Cooper the model that particularly intrigued us.

That makes it much harder to justify the Sportage's 6 - mpg deficit in combined fuel economy (5 - mpg when compared with an all - wheel - drive CX - 5).

Whether those fuel economy gains make it worth spending significantly more for a hybrid depends of course on where and how much you drive (check out the annual fuel cost calculator at the EPA's web site, fueleconomy.gov) and whether you place any value in driving an environmentally cleaner vehicle.

The flexibility and sheer carrying capacity of the Fit make it an obvious choice for budget - minded buyers who want to balance fuel economy with their need to carry people or gear.

Kia's 2.4 - liter makes some 20 hp more than the 2.0 - liter in the Mazda, which in turn scores better fuel economy.

Part of the Forester's issue with fuel economy is that — with either engine — Subaru's automatic transmission is only a four - speed, which drags down highway ratings in particular, and makes for abrupt - feeling downshifts, due to the wide spacing between gears.

The comfy interior combined with excellent fuel economy and a bargain price make the redesigned 2014 Nissan Rogue a strong rival to traditional favorites like the CR - V.

They often make poor use of their interior space, handle poorly, and get awful fuel economy.

«Without the cooled EGR, the engine wouldn't be able to offer the real - world fuel economy we want to make sure customers have,» said research and development engineer Stan Hortinela.