Sentences with phrase «mode of propulsion»

Many electrified cars completely conceal their mode of propulsion.

Regardless of the mode of propulsion, moving a certain amount of mass from Earth to Alpha Centauri in a certain amount of time consumes a well - specified amount of energy.

In addition to his excitement for the prospect of the futuristic mode of propulsion / levitation traveling, Foxx added that the hyperloop could be eligible for federal dollars via the University Transportation Centers grant.

Not exact matches

The ML450 BlueHybrid is a two - mode that can run at low speeds using only electric propulsion, whereas the S400 BlueHybrid uses its electric motor as an auxiliary power source but still promises fuel economy of nearly 30 mpg.

The GTI simply can't match the part - electric Golf for low - speed comfort; the ride is more fidgety and the thrummy engine noise — effectively the same sound as the GTE's engine in its performance mode, albeit lower in pitch — is frankly annoying once you've become accustomed to the serenity of electric propulsion.

Like the i3, the i8 has comfort, sport and eco-pro driving modes — all involve a combination of electric and gasoline propulsion, but with different throttle, steering and damping mapping.

The i8 has comfort, sport and eco-pro driving modes, all involving a combination of electric and gasoline propulsion with different throttle, steering and damping mapping.

During this «EV» mode of operation with engine on for heat, the engine is not being used for propulsion, so it is not actually in HEV (Hybrid) mode and the EV indicator does stay on even as the engine is cooking along too.

In its default mode, sharp applications of throttle see the gearbox hesitate for a moment while it hooks up, but the straight - line performance that follows is certainly the type of hold on tight propulsion you'd expect, if not quite the pin - you - to - your - chair forcefulness of the Macan Turbo.

DaimlerChrysler and GM to Develop Hybrid Propulsion Systems In a cooperative effort that's said to advance the state of hybrid technology, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corporation plan to work together to develop a two - mode full - hybrid propulsion architecture for use in GM, Chrysler, and Mercedes - BenzPropulsion Systems In a cooperative effort that's said to advance the state of hybrid technology, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corporation plan to work together to develop a two - mode full - hybrid propulsion architecture for use in GM, Chrysler, and Mercedes - Benzpropulsion architecture for use in GM, Chrysler, and Mercedes - Benz vehicles.

As is true of the car in any mode, a firm press of the accelerator will draft the engine into propulsion duties, however, and that is regular hybrid mode.

LOS ANGELES — The 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid, featuring the world's first two - mode hybrid propulsion system in an SUV, will offer consumers a 25 - percent improvement in overall fuel economy when it arrives at dealerships toward the end of next year.

Each of these modes alters how reliant the car is on the battery and electric motor for propulsion, with EV Drive switching the car onto electric power only, and Hold Mode for holding charge and relying more on the V6 engine.

When in regenerative mode, the propulsion motor converts the kinetic energy of the decelerating vehicle into electrical energy to recharge the battery.

The C - Max Hybrid is a conventional parallel hybrid, with gasoline and electric power sources sharing propulsion duties, and is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than the current Fusion Hybrid — which, at 41 mpg combined, is already the most fuel - efficient sedan sold in the U.S.. It's also said to operate in electric - only mode beyond 47 mph; and the vehicle's Powersplit controller is an evolution of what's currently used in the Fusion.

Regardless of the selected driving mode, the drive power generated by the electric motor, the combustion engine or the two units acting in unison is channelled swiftly and precisely to wherever it can be converted into forward propulsion most effectively.

Audi's new hybrid driveline operates in three modes: EV (relies purely on the electric motor for propulsion over a claimed 31 - mile range); Hybrid (a combination of the electric motor and the V8); and Sport (maximum performance).

Three propulsion modes enable the driver to select the car's degree of tameness or aggressiveness.

Regardless of the driving mode selected, the power generated by the electric motor, combustion engine or the two units together is channelled quickly and precisely to the wheels where it can be converted most effectively into propulsion.

The company aims to develop electric hybrid propulsion systems that would allow smaller aircraft to take off and land in pure electric mode, and match the performance of internal combustion engines in hybrid mode.