Mann has an axe to grind with oil companies (
they provide fuel for my car), Hansen has an axe to grind with coal companies (they provide fuel for the electric plant that powers my house and office), Lacis has an axe to grind with Bush Sr (He been out of office for 18 years)
Not exact matches
But
fuel cell advocates point out that given the space available in a
car frame and the laws of thermodynamics, today's batteries can only
provide a limited driving range — 40 miles (65 kilometers)
for GM's own Chevrolet Volt — before requiring a recharge, such as by the gasoline motor in a full hybrid like the Toyota Prius.
For example, some
car engines already have variable valve lift and timing, which
provides greater control over the flow of air into and out of the combustion chamber; until now automakers have employed this system primarily to boost horsepower, but it can also be used to increase
fuel economy.
Putting high - octane gas in one and water in the other,
for example,
provides little useful information about which
car makes the most of its
fuel.
This report
provides data on the
fuel economy and technology characteristics of new light - duty vehicles (
cars, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and pickup trucks)
for model years 1975 through 2007.
DSG are
fuel efficient and
provide good lap times, but utterly soulless:
for sports
cars, only people who are truly desperate
for that last few tenths on a lap time should consider them, no road
car that aims to be engaging should be cursed with one!
The unfortunate irony is that while many additional major manufacturers, from Audi to Porsche and BMW to Volkswagen, all have hopes to
provide competition
for the Prius, with new hybrids and other alternative
fuel cars, there's one certainty: All manufacturers embracing hybrid and eco-friendly technology are vying
for a still - small share of the market.
Of course, the reason
for providing fuel economy estimates is so
car buyers can choose the most efficient vehicle that meets their needs, so the window stickers themselves are also changing with the times.
«Highlighting the Focus Electric as a pace
car is a fun way to educate consumers about the kinds of benefits our electrified vehicles deliver and show people our commitment to
provide Ford customers the power of choice
for leading
fuel economy in the vehicle that best meets their needs,» Mark Fields, president of Ford's Americas division, said Monday.
2014 Lexus RX450h Base price: $ 47,320 Price as tested: $ 56,445 Options on test
car: Dual - screen rear seat DVD system, Navigation system, Backup camera & App suite package ($ 4,920), Heated and ventilated front seats ($ 640), Mark Levinson premium sound ($ 995), Premium Package ($ 2,570) Powertrain: 3.5 - liter V6 engine, 37 kWh Ni - MH battery pack and twin front electric motor units, continuously variable transmission, front - wheel drive — 295 combined system horsepower S: S: L - observed
fuel economy: 28.2 mpg Lexus
provided the vehicle
for testing purposes and one tank of gas.
If you're financing your
car through Peugeot, it offers a popular programme called «Just Add
Fuel» — a single monthly payment that covers all motoring costs such as routine servicing (but not wear parts), VED tax, breakdown cover and even comprehensive insurance (
provided you're over a certain age, have had a licence
for at two years and already have two years» no claims discount).
Add to that the details we were being
provided by the engineer about the high - tech, fragile - sounding stuff inside the engine — the «i - VTEC,» a system of «intelligent» valve timing that allows all 16 valves to open and close at precisely the correct time,
for precisely the correct duration; a compression ratio of 11:1, more like a race -
car engine than a passenger
car; and a
fuel injection system so sophisticated that rocket scientists would be scratching their heads.
Envisioned as an economy tourer rather than a proper performance diesel, this
car's brief was to better the Panamera S Hybrid's economy, and
provide an entry point to the Panamera range
for Europeans with a taste
for diesel -
fuelled cars.
Their vision: a smaller, more
fuel - efficient
car that could maneuver easily in congested urban areas and compact parking spaces, yet still
provide driver and passengers with levels of luxury and comfort usually reserved
for larger sedans.
According to vehicle line director and chief engineer
for North American small
cars Jim Danahy, «
Providing the option of a turbocharged engine to our non-stick driving Chevy customers allows us to offer everyone the thrill and power of a
fuel - efficient Ecotec 1.4 L powerplant.
The test
car,
provided by McInerney Ford, Orlando, was stickered at $ 9,995, in return
for which it
provided such notable parts as a 108 - horsepower, electronically
fuel - injected engine and a sharp - shifting, five - speed manual gearbox that moved the GT with dispatch.
If you're financing your
car through Peugeot, it offers a popular programme called «Just Add
Fuel», which is a single monthly payment that covers all motoring costs such as routine servicing (but not wear parts, like brakes and tyres), road tax, breakdown cover and even comprehensive insurance (
provided you're over a certain age, have held a licence
for at least two years and already have two years» no claims discount).
The lithium - ion battery
provides the necessary electrical power
for the belt - alternator starter, and the battery itself is recharged by the concept
car's regenerative braking function: when decelerating, the
fuel is shut off and the vehicle's kinetic energy is transformed into electrical energy.
For compact
cars and plug - in hybrids, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and Ford find triples
provide enough oomph and 40 mpg - plus
fuel economy.
It also
provide an automatic self - leveling feature that lowers the
car at highway speeds
for improved aerodynamics and added
fuel economy.
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Challenger SXT models have the same retro muscle -
car silhouette as the others, but they're a little bit more sensible, with a low base price and reasonable
fuel economy on the highway, while still
providing satisfying acceleration
for most everyday driving.
The Mazda3 rocks
for three reasons: (1) It
provides a much more engaging driving experience than any other
car in its class, (2) you can choose either a sedan or a five - door hatch if your grad needs the extra cargo room and (3) you can choose to favor
fuel economy and sportiness depending on which trim you choose.
Once we'd chosen the trim level and configuration
for each
car, we did a final detailed comparison of price, performance,
fuel economy, interior space, features, safety ratings, reliability, and more, looking
for the vehicles that
provided the best overall value and versatility.
«
Providing the option of a turbocharged engine to our non-stick driving Chevy customers allows us to offer everyone the thrill and power of a
fuel - efficient Ecotec 1.4 L powerplant,» said Jim Danahy, vehicle line director and vehicle chief engineer
for North American small
cars.
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for adults in both seating rows; impressive
fuel economy
for an all - wheel - drive crossover; optional turbocharged engine
provides spirited acceleration; above - average off - road ability; advanced safety features.
The window sticker on your new
car provides the EPA
fuel economy estimates
for how many miles per gallon (MPG) your
car will achieve.
I have owned my FR - S
for 8 days now and it is the best blend of performance and efficiency on the road today.Are there other vehicles that can out perform it?Yes, but they don» offfer the total blend of
fuel economy / performance and daily driver convenience that this
car provides!
Primarily, the Malibu Hybrid has earned a reputation
for being one of the best - performing
cars in its class,
providing very strong acceleration
for a hybrid without compromising its
fuel efficiency.
SFE stands
for Super
Fuel Economy, which represents Ford's efforts to put a very small engine into a very small
car —
providing economy without resorting to battery packs, a diesel powerplant, or stop / start in order to keep the
car as simple and affordable as possible.
The former is a 2.4 - liter unit that
provides 201 horsepower, which is mediocre power
for a luxury
car, but makes up
for it in terms of good reliability and competitive
fuel economy.
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for adults in both seating rows; impressive
fuel economy
for an all - wheel - drive crossover; optional turbocharged engine
provides spirited acceleration; above - average off - road ability; advanced safety features.
This certified vehicle also
provides Roadside Assistance * which includes reimbursement s of $ 100 towing, $ 75 Destination allowance, $ 500 breakdown travel expense and $ 30 / day rental
car for up to 5days in addition to complimentary 24hr / 7day toll free call center
for battery jump starts, flat tire changes, lockouts or
fuel delivery.
Moreover, the uncertainty towards diesel
cars in the past months and the disparity between petrol and diesel
fuel prices have further prompted automakers to shift towards
providing petrol options, the demand
for which has been growing once again.
We call it a «mild hybrid,» and there's no denying that it
provides excellent
fuel economy
for such a large
car.
In tune with the needs of midsize
car buyers, the Camry
provides excellent
fuel economy, offers responsive handling while
providing the smooth, quiet ride that sets a benchmark
for the segment.
Along with the listing, we've
provided information on each
car that shows if there's a cost penalty or reward
for choosing the manual, and we'll also mention whether there's a
fuel economy difference from the automatic.
This certified vehicle also
provides Roadside Assistance through AAA * which includes reimbursement of $ 100 towing, $ 75 destination allowance, $ 500 breakdown travel expense and $ 45 / day rental
car for up to 5 days in addition to complimentary 24hr / 7day toll free call center
for battery jump starts, flat tire changes, lockouts or
fuel delivery.
This Certified vehicle also
provides Roadside Assistance through AAA * which includes reimbursement of $ 100 towing, $ 75 destination allowance, $ 500 breakdown travel expense and $ 45 / day rental
car for up to 5 days in addition to Complimentary 24hr / 7day toll free call center
for battery jump starts, flat tire changes, lockouts or
fuel delivery.
We have new Dodge vehicles here like the Charger and Challenger, which
provide a muscle
car pedigree with high performing engines available, while also combining it with everyday driving, as each boasts
fuel efficient models, and plenty of room and comforts
for your commute, family, and more.
Billed as rolling laboratory
for the sort of driveline technology Mercedes expects to include on its luxury
cars in the not - too - distant future, the big hydrogen - powered
car gets an advanced
fuel cell that, in theory, is capable of
providing it with the performance to beat even the most powerful of today's S - class coupe models, the S600, while endowing it with zero - emission performance.
CARB is still trying to ignore the fact that hydrogen
fuel cells will not be operating in many
cars ever, and in fact any hydrogen
fuel cells should be operated instead in a stationary situation to use the heat in a cogeneration system to charge batteries
for plug in hybrids whilst
providing heat or cooling to a building and to use their high efficiency 24 hours a day instead of a few hours commuting.
We are excited to
provide this opportunity
for our customers to help with the transition from fossil
fuel burning
cars to EVs.»
A plan to help get to three tons is not simply to buy electric
cars, but also to improve public transportation, bike sharing, installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and
car to home interconnection
for millions of EVs to also help
provide power into the electric grid, mandate phasing in of electric vehicles whose operating «
fuel» cost is equivalent to less than $ 1.00 per gallon.
DEC's rebates
for municipalities complement Governor Cuomo's Drive Clean Rebate initiative, which
provides New York residents with rebates of up to $ 2,000
for the purchase of a new plug - in hybrid electric
car, all - electric
car, or hydrogen
fuel cell
car.
First, we should
provide a greater point - of - sale incentive to vehicle purchasers, with dealership rebates that would be larger
for the more
fuel - efficient
cars.
Just because we need to get from A to B does not mean we each need to own a
car — the massive growth of Zipcar alone has shown that we can
fuel economic activity,
provide the service that people are looking
for, with a fraction of the natural resources at a greatly reduced cost to the end consumer.
(12) the establishment of such a vehicle fleet and distribution system would
provide a large market that would mobilize private resources to substantially advance the technology and expand the production of alcohol
fuels in the United States and abroad; (13) the United States has an urgent national security interest to develop alcohol
fuels technology, production, and distribution systems as rapidly as possible; (14) new
cars sold in the United States that are equipped with an internal combustion engine should allow
for fuel competition by being flexible
fuel vehicles, and new diesel
cars should be capable of operating on biodiesel; and (15) such an open
fuel standard would help to protect the United States economy from high and volatile oil prices and from the threats caused by global instability, terrorism, and natural disaster.
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