Sentences with phrase «of hybrid tech»

As Mike pointed out recently, «since [R&D;] can be spread over many vehicles, over a long period of time, and since it can help automakers future - proof (a lot of hybrid tech will probably be useful in plug - in hybrids and electric cars), it would probably cost more not to make those investments.»

I'm not sure how far the price of hybrid tech will have to fall, or how high the price of gasoline will have to rise, before that's not the case.

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Of course, Fossil is hardly the first company to take this approach — Swiss brands like Montblanc have felt the heat from the Apple Watch and are responding with their own hybrids of analog and tech features like notifications and activity trackinOf course, Fossil is hardly the first company to take this approach — Swiss brands like Montblanc have felt the heat from the Apple Watch and are responding with their own hybrids of analog and tech features like notifications and activity trackinof analog and tech features like notifications and activity tracking.

Pairing on - premises computing with cloud data centers is an example of what techies call «hybrid cloud,» and is seen by most tech vendors — other than Amazon — as a key advantage over Amazon, which is mostly about moving customer data and applications into AWS facilities.

One tech reporter, Frank Gruber, publishes an annual ranking of accelerators that is pretty good, although it leaves out hybrid organizations that aren't technically accelerators, like Boston's Mass Challenge (which is a contest) and NYC's First Growth Venture Network (which doesn't take any equity).

Rare earth minerals, the 17 elements used in high - tech products such as cell phones and hybrid vehicles, represent another potential source of growth for Canadians over time.

Ypsilon.Net is unique in the travel tech industry because it provides a hybrid solution of payment processing and booking engines for air travel, car rentals, and hotels.

For example, disrupting tech vendors such as US - based Cloud Lending can supply these alternative finance players with online lending platforms, but also banks with hybrid lending platforms, which are operational within 4 - 6 months at a fraction of the cost.

It's a hybrid of hands - on in the paint teaching with hi - tech data experience.

A source of inspiration for these governance pioneers is the influential game designer Ralph Koster's Declaration of the Rights of Avatars, a document that is a fascinating hybrid of real - world constitutional law and high - tech lingo: «The principle of all sovereignty in a virtual space resides in the inalterable fact that somewhere there resides an individual who controls the hardware on which the virtual space is running, and the software with which it is created, and the database which makes up its existence.»

These plug - in hybrids came closer to reality when two companies, EDrive Systems, a joint venture of EnergyCS and Clean - Tech in California, and Hymotion, a Canadian company, each introduced plug - in hybrid upgrade kits for the Toyota Prius.

The angular concept car sported a lot of modern - sounding tech: a hybrid electric / gas power train that drove all four wheels, an onboard computer with digital displays for everything from the speedometer to the radio, and electronic maps to help you navigate traffic snarls.

In May 2017 it was announced Parkes would be stepping into the role of chief innovation officer at Fashion Tech Lab, Miroslava Duma's new hybrid venture that is part investment fund, accelerator and laboratory.

So naturally we have the latest version of Monster Hunter coming to Nintendo's newest piece of tech, the handheld / home console hybrid Switch.

It's a high - tech genre thriller that appears to be centered around some sort of hybrid that escapes an experimental facility.

And he does it well: the futuristic Los Angeles (which looks more like a hybrid between New York on an extremely bad day and high - tech Osaka in Japan) is one of cinema's most powerful inventions.

Over the past few years, education has seen the rise of a hybrid method of learning that combines traditional face - to - face approach with tech - powered e-learning.

I love the idea of taking one thing and adding new meaning by combining it with another; or of using tech tools in unexpected ways to build a new hybrid creation — practices like this have a role to play in digital literacy.

A core part of the buzz around the new NSX has been to do with its hybrid all - wheel drive tech, so having to lose it to get the NSX racing is a bit of a shame.

Next year, Toyota will also start increasing its hybrid tech development staff by about 30 percent through the end of 2021.

The low - slung shooting brake body of the Instinct concept is instantly appealing; less so for evo readers thanks to the hybrid drivetrain and raft of autonomous driving tech.

But it's taken the 550bhp 4.0 - litre twin - turbo V8 from the Panamera Turbo and 136bhp - worth of plug - in hybrid tech — informed by that used in the 918 Spyder hypercar - to produce a Tesla alternative that serves - up Porsche's customary cushion of superiority.

In fact, some hybrid wheels, including those produced by Carbo Tech (supplier of hybrid carbon wheels to BMW and Rolls - Royce as well as some of McLaren's road - going carbon monocoques) and Geric, are built to meet or exceed the parameters of standard alloy wheels, not just in terms of stiffness but also of durability and toughness.

The GT53 shares identical figures to the CLS53, which means that despite its entry - level status, this model supplies plenty of performance — 0 - 62mph in 4.5 seconds, 177mph at the top end — while the hybrid tech allows it adequate fuel consumption of around 31mpg.

A total of five high - tech hybrid factory prototypes started the long race at the Circuit de la Sarthe on June 13, 2017 — three from Toyota and two from Porsche.

When its tech makes it to production cars, it could transform the world of hybrid - and fully - electric motoring.

The official strategy sees these grants helping to accelerate technology development and reduce the cost of high - tech batteries, with the ultimate goal of making hybrid - electric and pure electric vehicles more affordable, thereby stimulating their demand at the retail level.

After a high profile launch late last year, the Swedish brand's combination of high performance hybrid tech and suave styling has obviously struck a chord with performance car buyers as interest continues to grow.

When asked if one of the potential solutions on rotary tech could be electrification, Fujiwara said, «All of our other internal combustion engines will have to have some form of electrification at some point - mild hybrid or 48 - volt electrics» he said.

Tech Beyond the complex hybrid powertrain technology, the RX 450h offers a suite of safety systems that are now standard and infotainment options to entertain for hours.

Our pick of the bunch is the hybrid model in Icon Tech trim, which appears good value when compared with Toyota's flagship hybrid the Toyota Prius, thanks to its generous standard equipment and versatile boot.

RAV4 Hybrid gets an EPA - estimated 34 mpg in the city and engages a variety of future - forward tech to help make every journey as efficient as possible.

In an interview with Germany's Auto Motor und Sport magazine published on Thursday, 60 - year - old Müller said Porsche road cars would follow the lead of the company's hi - tech 919 Hybrid race car in receiving four - cylinder engines.

Other changes include new lightweight aerodynamic alloy wheels, a very high - tech IMA readout in the instrument cluster that provides details on how the hybrid drive system is operating, first - in - class active noise cancellation technology, a small rear deck spoiler and, of course, a subtle badge denoting the car's hybrid status.

In addition to amazing efficiency and standard safety technology, the 2018 Clarity Plug - In Hybrid offers a number of impressive and high - tech features, including leather - trimmed seating, LED lighting, Honda Satellite - Linked Navigation System ™, Remote Climate Control and so much more!

With more horsepower than most sports sedans, a hybrid engine, and a long list of tech features, the Lexus GS 450h is a consummate package of comfort, performance, and technology.

There are plenty of capable midsize hybrids, especially the Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry, and other good gas - engine sedans including the Nissan Altima, Honda Accord (a current ExtremeTech Top Ten car despite quirky tech), Kia Optima, and Chevrolet Malibu.

Manufacturers like Mercedes - AMG with the Project One have showcased hyper sportscars with hybrid tech and the car is capable of going well over 350kmph.

The Bottom Line With more horsepower than most sports sedans, a hybrid engine, and a long list of tech features, the Lexus GS 450h is a consummate package of comfort, performance, and technology.

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is currently available here in Novato CA, so come on in and see what it has to offer, both in terms of its raw strength and high - tech innovation!

However, it's not yet clear whether the Porsche Panamera rival will be offered here initially with a development of the 4.0 - litre twin - turbo V8 from the E 63, which pumps out 450kW (600hp) in standard form, or a new high - tech 600kW hybrid powertrain.

The power source for BMW's supercar will be a bespoke M - developed straight - six twin turbo with plug - in hybrid tech courtesy of Toyota, while Lexus is thought to be testing a detuned version of the 513bhp 3.7 - litre V8 from Toyota's TS040 Le Mans race car.

We will introduce a portfolio of electrified vehicles across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug - in hybrid, and mild hybrid cars and SUVs,» affirmed Jaguar — Land Rover boss Dr. Ralf Speth while speaking at the first JLR Tech Fest in London, England.

The InnoDrive tech is a big advantage in Hybrid mode because it analyzes data from sensors and the navigation software to make the most efficient use of the E-Hybrid's two sources of power.

Its progressive hybrid system in combination with the high - tech all - wheel drive, a lightweight body, optimum aerodynamic downforce, precision running gear based on the design of the current Golf GTE, a new motor racing cockpit (including visualisation of the racing line) and an unusual seating concept (two monocoque - like interior areas) enable breathtaking performance on the racetrack.

Mercedes - AMG has launched a high - tech intercontinental ballistic missile at the Geneva motor show in the form of the AMG GT Concept, a four - door hybrid super-sedan that's claimed to blitz to 100km / h in less than three seconds.

100's of vehicles must go, sale ends Sunday Night NO Exceptions... 29/20 Highway / City MPG Awards: * 2014 IIHS Top Safety Pick + * 2014 KBB.com 10 Best Luxury Cars Under $ 40,000 Reviews: * Many high - tech electronic and safety features; nicely detailed interior; excellent fuel economy from available hybrid model; muscular V6 engine; roomy trunk.

Speaking from the European launch of the latest Impreza, UK marketing director Chris Hawken suggested hybrid tech was inevitable: «[SGP] has been designed to take hybrid and electric,» he told us.

Based around a lightly modified version of the One - 77's carbon - fibre tub, the Vulcan counters the hi - tech hybrid set - ups used by Ferrari and McLaren with a refreshingly traditional front - engined, rear - wheel - drive layout.

If you've been following the Toyota lineup in recent years, then you've recognized a number of tremendous additions of late, from the Toyota Safety Sense ™ P (TSS - P) package of safety tech to the addition of more fuel - efficient hybrid and plug - in hybrid models to the mix.