The two - mode's motors, batteries, gearsets and sophisticated software add up to a 20
percent fuel efficiency improvement over the conventional X6.
This is especially important to the automotive sector, both consumer and commercial, where reducing an automobile's weight by 10 percent yields a 6 to 8
percent fuel efficiency improvement, according to DOE.
Not exact matches
Efficiency alone — even in the form of aircraft with improved engines and designs such as the Boeing 787, expected to deliver a 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over existing big airplanes — is not t
Efficiency alone — even in the form of aircraft with improved engines and designs such as the Boeing 787, expected to deliver a 20
percent improvement in
fuel efficiency over existing big airplanes — is not t
efficiency over existing big airplanes — is not the answer.
Lacking
improvements in
fuel efficiency combined with a comprehensive mitigation policy, the report finds that transport emissions could double by 2050 from 6.7 gigatons of emitted carbon dioxide in 2010, which represents 22
percent of the world's total.
Compared to the previous - generation NC Miata, the ND Miata was also a leap forward in
fuel efficiency at 27/34 mpg city / highway with the manual and 27/36 mpg with the automatic, which is an
improvement of 25 and 30
percent respectively.
This setup yields a ten
percent improvement in both
fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions compared to a conventional automatic and, as with VW's system, it is much more fun to drive than most conventional slushboxes.
A supplier source told Reuters that GM is planning a special high -
efficiency model that will use aluminum extensively for a weight savings of at least 250 lb, and an
improvement of as much as 20
percent in
fuel economy.
A 10 -
percent improvement in aerodynamic
efficiency contributes to lower
fuel consumption.
Using a CVTC on the outlet port increases thermal
efficiency, decreases inhalation resistance and offers an approximate four
percent improvement in
fuel efficiency.
* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63
percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated
fuel system for greater
fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 -
percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved
fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional
fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative
fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability
Thanks to the new transmission,
fuel efficiency sees an
improvement by 11.4
percent, while emissions are reduced by 9.5
percent.
Chrysler expects to deliver across - the - board V - 6
fuel efficiency improvement of six to eight
percent in addition to new levels of V - 6 power and performance.
However, the minor aerodynamic
improvements and the optimized eight - speed automatic have enabled Volkswagen to enhance the
fuel efficiency of the SUV by up to six
percent.
With diesel models» 10 -
percent gain in
fuel efficiency, as well as other maintenance - related
improvements, running costs should be down versus these trucks» predecessors.
By 2014, the new V - 6 is expected to account for more than a third of the powertrains in the vehicle line - up and substantially contribute to an overall corporate
fuel efficiency improvement of more than 25
percent.
With EPA - rated mileage of 62 mpg in the city and 51 mpg on the highway, giving the FCX a range of 190 miles, this new FCX shows about a 20
percent improvement in
fuel efficiency and range compared with the 2004 model.
The end result is an expected across - the - board V - 6
fuel efficiency improvement of six to eight
percent — in addition to new levels of V - 6 power, performance and refinement.»
As aforementioned, in terms of
fuel -
efficiency, the Buick LaCrosse Hybrid comes with 4.7 liters for every 100 km / h, which is a 35
percent improvement than the LaCrosse with eAssist technology.
Using CVVT on both camshafts has several advantages when compared with using it just on the intake camshaft, including a two
percent improvement in performance (increased volumetric
efficiency), two
percent improvement in
fuel economy (reduced pumping loss) and a 30
percent reduction in hydrocarbon emissions.
Throughout the development process, engineers have been targeting a seven
percent improvement in
fuel efficiency and a five
percent improvement in acceleration (0 - 100 kph / 62 mph) over the existing six - speed DCT transmission.
The major highlight of the diesel powered variant has to be the engine under the hood which, thanks to a newly developed combustion method, delivers 7
percent improvement in power and
fuel efficiency than its predecessor.
While Natural Resources Canada
fuel consumption information has yet to be confirmed, in the EU test cycle the new ActiveHybrid 7 yields
efficiency gains of 14
percent over the new 740Li which itself sees an impressive
improvement over its predecessor.
It helps owners conserve
fuel by automatically shutting off the engine when the car comes to a stop, such as at stoplights, contributing to EPA - estimated
fuel economy of 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway — a 14 -
percent improvement in city mileage and 6
percent greater highway
efficiency.
3.5 - liter V6 tuned for responsive power Thanks to vehicle weight savings, the standard 3.5 - liter V6 with Ti - VCT offers a 5
percent improvement in power - to - weight ratio over the larger 3.7 - liter V6 in the 2014 F - 150, with better
fuel efficiency and performance.
Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 -
percent improvement over the previous system and a significant contributor to improved
fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional
fuel
That's a 23 -
percent improvement in
fuel efficiency over the first - generation's 6.2 - liter V - 8.
When the six - speed is paired with the 2.5 - liter engine, for example, the Fusion powerpack delivers a 10
percent improvement in
fuel efficiency along with increased power.
The 3.0 - liter V - 6 also regulates its gas consumption by using aggressive deceleration
fuel shut - off for an
efficiency improvement of approximately 1
percent.
Hyundai claims a nine
percent improvement in
fuel economy, thanks to the better aerodynamic
efficiency of the front end.
These advantages include a two -
percent improvement in performance (via increased volumetric
efficiency), two -
percent improvement in
fuel economy (via reduced pumping losses) and a 30
percent reduction in hydrocarbon emissions.
Using a CVTC on the outlet port increases thermal
efficiency, decreases inhalation resistance and offers an approximate four
percent improvement in
fuel efficiency (over the previous engine design).
The Environmental Protection Agency's proposed Clean Power Plan already calls for existing power plants to trim emissions by 30
percent from 2005 levels by 2030, and the administration is looking to use the EPA to force further
improvements in
fuel efficiency in the transportation sector, among other measures.
Two years ago, the Obama administration imposed ambitious automobile
fuel -
efficiency standards, dictating that the average vehicle travel 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 — an 83
percent improvement over current standards.
Nanoparticle additives were shown to increase the
fuel efficiency of diesel engines by close to 5
percent in the study, an
improvement that could reduce greenhouse gas output by close to 2 to 3 million tons of carbon dioxide.