Sentences with phrase «means less drag»

But a thinner atmosphere means less drag on the aircraft, so the engines can hit high speeds with less fuel.

Not exact matches

He believes it likely means the Fed is less worried that the slowing global economy and a weaker China is particular is likely to drag the U.S. into a recession.

Today drag racing is to Garlits a means, a ladder on which to climb to a less violent life.

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With less overall downforce than before, cornering speeds will be slightly lower (and more slidey) whilst the reduced weight and drag should mean they're actually quicker in a straight line.

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With less mass in the wheel to be spun up to speed and then dragged back down, there's less energy going to waste every time the car speeds up or slows down, which can mean miles (or tens of miles) more to a charge or a tank.

Dragging punters in to car showrooms — especially without another plate change until next spring — means car makers need to offer a bit more for a bit less — or -LSB-...]

And this being a member of the four - model Prius family, there's some fuel - saving function to that new form; it boast a slippery 0.28 coefficient of drag, meaning less wind resistance.

That means it's capable of sprinting to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) in less than three seconds, and the quarter mile in under 10 seconds with drag radials at the rear.

Since as much as 80 % of a cyclist's energy goes to overcome air drag, the low seating position coupled with an aerodynamic fairing means you can travel faster and farther on an Easy Racer with less fatigue.»