Sentences with phrase «of fuel economy and emissions»

In the wake of fuel economy and emissions standards, General Motors would ultimately retire the engine from their 2500 / 3500HD lineup in favor of a smaller 6.0 L powerplant.

It isn't hard to find rival family hatchbacks that do better than the Mazda 3 in terms of fuel economy and emissions, but when you consider the size of the 2.2 - litre diesel and how fast it is, the 3 does extremely well for itself.

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Starting in 2017, Alberta will apply a $ 20 - a-tonne price on carbon emissions that will cover about 90 per cent of the economy, including essentials such as gasoline and home heating fuel.

Trucking Efficiency informed the government's new, more - stringent fuel economy and emissions standards for heavy - duty trucks — estimated to save 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and $ 170 billion in fuel costs.

These sensors are integral to helping automakers reach their goals of reducing emissions, increasing fuel economy, and improving safety.

Buying products manufactured locally cuts down on the waste of fuel and the emission that result from transporting goods long distances, and also supports your local economy.

Combination of economic trends and policies Still, for now an array of Obama administration actions and economic trends are conspiring to cut emissions, according to EIA: Americans are using less oil because of high gasoline prices; carmakers are complying with federal fuel economy standards; electricity companies are becoming more efficient; state renewable energy rules are ushering wind and solar energy onto the power grids; gas prices are competitive with coal; and federal air quality regulations are closing the dirtiest power plants.

Moreover, Exxon Mobil expressed confidence that its oil and gas assets were unlikely to become stranded even under much tighter regulation of carbon emissions because the fossil fuels would be needed to grow the world's economies.

The increased particulate matter can be attributed to the adoption of a gasoline direct - injection fuel system, which results in improved fuel economy and therefore lower carbon dioxide emission per mile driven.

Billions of dollars in public and private capital for energy investment are up for grabs as developed countries like the United States and emerging economies like India get down to brass tacks on how they will hit their greenhouse gas emissions pledges and move their energy systems away from fossil fuels.

The mission of Vertimass LLC is to develop and widely license breakthrough technologies that substantially expand the use of sustainable transportation fuels that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy security and domestic economies.

That surge was fueled, in large part, because of a growing economy, falling coal prices and a cold winter, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday in its annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the National Energy Technology Laboratory serve as the principal leads on this initiative, which could ultimately lower emissions, reduce fuel and maintenance costs across the economy, and save millions of dollars.

In fact, the four biggest economies in the world all have fuel efficiency standards that will converge by 2025, encouraging research and development of lower emission vehicles on an international scale.

LUNGSOD NG MEYCAUAYAN, Enero 9 (PIA)-- Hindi gigibain ng Department of Learn how emissions reductions, advancements in fuels and fuel economy, and working with industry to find solutions to air pollution problems benefit human

Electric power - assisted steering (EPAS) is a plague that's spread across an industry in search of improved fuel economy and lower emissions.

When run in Europe's standardized fuel economy and emissions test cycle, the Flextreme is expected to produce less than 60 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.

That V - 6, of course, will advance the mission of Mercedes (and that of all its rivals) to boost fuel economy and trim carbon - dioxide emissions.

«So to improve the fuel economy and emissions of internal combustion engines and to enhance the range of a future BEV (battery electric vehicle), we have been rethinking the thermal management of a vehicle cabin,» said Epple, in a statement.

The BiTurbo boasts a 0 - 62mph tome of 4.6 seconds, but also retains respectable official fuel economy of 53.2 mpg and CO2 emissions of just 139g / km.

That it can achieve those figures and still offer the best economy in the petrol line - up - with a 60.1 mpg fuel economy figure and emissions of 109g / km - is pretty extraordinary.

That ups the headline power and torque figures to 335bhp and 332 lb ft, but reduces emissions and improves fuel economy to 149g / km and 44.1 mpg, supposedly giving you the best of both worlds in terms of performance and parsimony.

Ever - tightening regulation of the automotive industry has become a common theme in recent times and nowhere has the squeeze been tighter than in the areas of emissions and fuel economy.

With two sources of power, impressive fuel economy and lower emissions, hybrid vehicles are just one of many ways Honda is creating more sustainable transportation.

With this all - new and highly efficient engine, transmission, and ECO + functionality, the 2016 Volvo S80 offers a trio of benefits including increased fuel economy, reduced emissions, impressive safety ratings, and fun - to - drive performance — all in a luxurious Volvo sedan.

Palmer also confirmed that Aston Martin is interested in building electric cars, signaling that the DBX and a version of the Rapide sedan could hit the market with battery power: «Unless you have something to offset the emissions, you can't have a V - 12 anymore because you can't meet the [fuel - economy regulations].

Having an expert inspect, clean, repair or replace anything that needs it can lower emissions, increase fuel economy and improve the long - term health of your car, all of which can actually save you money down the road.

As auto makers, federal policy makers and environmentalists get ready to craft the next round of U.S. corporate average fuel economy, Tonkin raps an Environmental Protection Agency proposal to improve fuel - economy and carbon - dioxide - emissions reductions equivalent by as much as 62 mpg (3.9 L / 100 km).

Well all bets are with the» so called» president in the oval office all semblance of fuel economy and efficiency are about to go out the window as he rips the EPA to shreds to the benefit of Big Oil... that at least here in the (not so) Good (anymore) Ole US of A bigger will reign supreme with concerns about efficiency and emissions once again going by the wayside.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Admin., the Environmental Protection Agency and the state of California, along with a heavy dose of input from auto makers, will release a proposal by Sept. 1 outlining the new round of fuel - economy and emissions regulations for the 2017 - 2025 timeframe.

Honda is just one of the many automakers turning to electric vehicles to help them meet stringent new U.S. fuel economy and emissions rules.

Engineers developing drivetrains for the new cars also say their research will help near - term vehicle development, particularly in the areas of increasing fuel economy and decreasing emissions.

The Passat GTE, available in both saloon and estate body styles, aims to mix 8 - second 0 - 62mph and 136mph performance with an NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 141mpg and CO2 emissions under 45g / km.

The previous round of CAFE talks, which dates back to 2007 when the industry dropped its lawsuits against California's proposed emissions standards and set the table for the combined fuel economy and CO2 federal rules, brought auto makers to the front lines in the war against climate change.

According to the most recent data available, in 2014, highway and aviation congestion cost the U.S. economy about $ 160 billion in lost time, productivity, and fuel and the transportation sector produced 26 % of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (second to electricity production).

Count on a higher degree of engagement this time around, especially with a hike in fuel - economy and carbon - dioxide - emissions reductions equivalent to 62 mpg (3.9 L / 100 km) on the table.

A couple of years later, after the industry was turned upside down by soaring oil prices and economic turmoil, governments began mandating tough new limits on fuel economy and carbon - dioxide emissions.

Power is unchanged but there are gains in fuel economy and fewer emissions, with the car now claimed to be capable of delivering 33.6 mpg on the standard EU test when working with the now - standard seven - speed twin - clutch transmission — nearly 5mpg better than before.

The effects of the 1973 oil crisis still lingered and automakers struggled to catch up with new emissions and fuel economy mandates, making for hasty packaging and under - powered engines.

Even though questions of air emissions, fuel economy, and safety have seemed so overwhelming in the U.S. over the past 40 years, BMW still believes in an automobile that is beautiful, energetic, and full of life.

Poor fuel economy, high emissions, high oil consumption, and reliability concerns were all reasons the rotary engine fell out of favor.

API SN with Resource Conserving matches ILSAC GF - 5 by combining API SN performance with improved fuel economy, turbocharger protection, emission control system compatibility, and protection of engines operating on ethanol - containing fuels up to E85.

This paper provides an overview of recent trends in light - duty vehicle fuel economy around the world, new projections, and a discussion of fuel economy technology opportunities and costs over the next 30 - 50 years - all in the context of recent IEA projections of global energy use (especially oil use) and CO2 emissions.

The much - loved normally - aspirated flat - sixes of old have been retired, replaced by downsized, turbocharged engines in the pursuit of reduced emissions and improved fuel economy.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the California Air Resource Board (CARB) today took the first step in the mid-term evaluation of the National Program for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for light duty cars and trucks by releasing a draft Technical Assessment Report (TAR) for public comment.

The new engine found in the as - of - yet unnamed concept is the end - result of hard work from a special Mazda engineering team, where a dedicated set of engineers are pushing to develop a worry - free rotary removed from the many issues that plagued the engine in the past, including weak fuel economy, high emissions, and poor reliability.

Naturally, the new engine is also cleaner and more economical, with Vauxhall claiming fuel economy of 51mpg and CO2 emissions of 154g / km.

BMW also claims 113mpg fuel economy and 59g / km of CO2 emissions.

Title: Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Transportation, and California's Air Resources Board Issue Draft Technical Assessment Report of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Economy Standards for Model Year 2022 - 2025 Cars and Light Trucks Link: https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/environmental-protection-ag...

Their experimentation began with the Cosmo Sport in May, 1967 and ended, in production terms at least, when the final RX - 8 left the production line in 2012, as the characterful power unit finally succumbed to the demands of emissions regulations and fuel economy targets.