Sentences with phrase «reduce drag as»

Second, the IEA report finds that energy - efficiency improvements for the existing fleet should include aerodynamic retrofits to reduce drag as well as low - rolling resistance tires.

The added disc is predicted to reduce drag as well as adding a new area the car can be customised.

So at higher speeds, when the car is headed in a straight line, an electronically controlled motor lowers another set of flaps to stall the diffuser, in F1 parlance, thereby reducing drag as well as downforce.

In addition, the S63 has the full go - faster treatment: the seats have special leather, stitching patterns, piping, and emblems; the stylish body kit should be as good at reducing drag as it is at turning heads; the four gleaming tailpipes are almost as big in diameter as foxholes; and, to avoid confusion with lesser Benzes, there are about two dozen AMG logos prominently scattered throughout the car.

Air entering the front corner scoops cools the brakes and reduces drag as it exits the wheelhouses.

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But as the tough environment drags on, banks are now under pressure to take drastic action to cut costs and are resorting to measures such as offering services on smartphones and tablets to reduce their reliance on bank branches.

The skater crouches forward (as if he was skating in a squat position) to reduce drag caused by air resistance on the front of his body, and to help him balance.

The result is that excessive saving acts as a drag on demand, reducing growth and inflation, and the imbalance between savings and investment pulls down real interest rates.

The stance of U.S. fiscal policy in recent years constituted a significant drag on growth as the large budget deficit was reduced.

The club are spending no more money this window - unless an unknown no hoper, Sanogo style, from the French lower division comes for loose change — and this Scrooge club are simply trying to recoup the Lacazette fee from existing deadwood, reduce the wagebill and con us poor mug fans once again with lies about this or that big player being on the radar, when the truth is — as we cynics know very well, who have learned better from bitter experiience of the clubs constant lies — that no one of note is coming in and this dishonourable, shifty club continue to drag our former great name in the mud, with their corrupt misrunning of our once great and glorious club.

Many projects are focused on particular applications, such as developing a modified polymer to help prevent lightning strikes or reduce drag.

Such micro-structured surfaces have helped design new surfaces that mimic surfaces found in nature, such as self - cleaning surfaces, reduced - drag surfaces, surfaces capable of transporting liquids in microfluidic systems, variants with anti-icing or heat transfer properties, and even surfaces that facilitate oil - water separation.

Aircraft, submarines and rockets share the basic design principles as footballs in that their shapes are elongated in an effort to reduce drag.

Thought to reduce drag, such as would be of benefit to swimmers wearing a suit coverd in them.

Comparing the front end of the new R18 with last year's car, the most obvious difference are the bigger dive planes, as well as huge air inlets on the front wheel arches, the latter in an attempt to reduce aerodynamic drag.

As for a roof - mounted Christmas tree, the video doesn't say how much it reduces fuel economy, but it did say drag nearly doubles.

Given a new face, cladding, and rear spoiler in order to reduce the coefficient of drag by fourteen percent, the Fit EV looks quite different, as though it has driven through a clothesline.

Underneath, the Superfast channels air as astutely as an F1 car, capturing and funneling the flow with near - surgical precision to reduce drag while simultaneously improving downforce.

When the flaps are closed, the rear wing acts as a traditional spoiler, providing vertical downforce, but when they're open air is channelled through ridges underneath the wing to reduce drag and maximise acceleration.

They gave it flowing windswept lines to slice through the air with ease, and such improvements as: an available active grille shutter that reduces drag by closing by itself at high speeds, newly sculpted tail lights, and a low aero - drag underbody.

As a result, fuel consumption has dropped by as much as 22 % in some models, and coefficient of drag is reduced from 0.34 to 0.3As a result, fuel consumption has dropped by as much as 22 % in some models, and coefficient of drag is reduced from 0.34 to 0.3as much as 22 % in some models, and coefficient of drag is reduced from 0.34 to 0.3as 22 % in some models, and coefficient of drag is reduced from 0.34 to 0.32.

The rear - end design is downright dominated by a gigantic aerodynamic diffuser which is not all show and no go, as it helps the car achieve better downforce while reducing drag.

As such, drag constitutes a major parameter in efforts to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

«We had to optimise the shape to reduce drag but also keep the look strong, as we wanted the Fiesta to be a more emotional product.

As speed increases, it closes to reduce drag and help Versa Note slip through the wind with greater ease.

As for visual cues, the key design elements of the revised Jetta include bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and adaptive front - lighting system (depending on the trim and package), an extension of the wheelbase that now stretches to 2,652 millimetres, rear - seat legroom of 968 mm, a subtle curve to the roofline that enables headroom of 942 mm for rear - seat passengers, a commodious 15.5 cubic feet of usable trunk space and a new front face — including active grill shutters and revised bumper — that helps reduce air drag.

The front spoiler reduces aerodynamic lift by 30 percent and the rear one reduces lift by 57 percent, yet the car has the same coefficient of drag as a stock 750i.

To reduce their drag factor to slice through the air as they travel and reduce fuel consumption further, they are considerably more aerodynamic than conventional cars.

As a result of the comprehensive aerodynamic measures, the new Toyota Auris» coefficient of drag has been reduced from Cd 0.292 to just Cd 0.28.

Following too closely can be stressful and feel pushy to the driver in front of you, can be perceived as self - centered to those whose bumper you are riding, and should not be used to reduce aerodynamic drag for a few ounces of fuel savings.

Such features as a new front air dam, wind blockers in front of the tires and side mirrors, tail lamps and rear decklid, all tuned in the wind tunnel for reduced drag, enable this Impala to cut cleanly — and more efficiently — through the air.

Each of the variants of the new 5 - Series will come with an eight - speed automatic transmission, as well as new features like EPS Electric Power Steering that takes some stress off the drive train by reducing parasitic drag and frees up a few more horsepower at the same time.

A slender composite spoiler at the rear enhances the vehicle's sporting character as well as reducing lift at higher speeds without generating drag.

As a result, the aerodynamic drag coefficient is reduced by more than 15 percent, cooling efficiency is improved and there is no aerodynamic lift at highway speeds, Porsche said.

There is 50 - percent more downforce compared to the 458, as well as reduced drag.

Together, the exterior design changes are claimed to reduce drag by 5 % as well as reduce lift by up to 35 % over the standard 2 Series.

In addition, the body's coefficient of drag has been reduced by 10 percent, so the styling is functional as well.

As part of the exterior styling, the latest Ford Escape rocks an aerodynamic design and boasts Active Grille Shutters that reduce drag and therefore increase fuel efficiency.

The depth of the front fenders above the wheels is as small as possible to reduce the frontal area, with vertical side panels and a squared - off rear minimizing drag.

The two compact multi-disc clutches of the new seven - speed S tronic are arranged axially behind each other instead of — as with the predecessor — radially above each other, thereby reducing drag torque.

Compared to the previous Ridgeline model, the coefficient of drag x area (CdA) is reduced 15 percent, as determined by CFD simulations.

The windshield wipers are positioned at the same level as the Accord's rear hood edge when not in use, reducing aerodynamic drag and wind noise.

lower than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which reduces aerodynamic drag, as well as the centre of gravity, and contributes to the vehicle's stability and aggressive stance.

We've used Ellure to explore subtle ways to reduce or eliminate body openings that can cause drag, such as the solid yet transparent coverings on the wheels and grilles, without impacting the beauty of the vehicle,» said Nakamura.

The Jetta Hybrid's exterior shape is the same as regular Jettas but it gets a few aerodynamic tweaks to reduce coefficient of drag to 0.28 from 0.30.

The vertical vanes help to manage the transition of airflow as it exits from underneath a car, and smooths flow around the new titanium muffler, reducing drag and turbulence.

Fuel economy is estimated at 21 city, 27 highway, and 23 combined miles per gallon thanks to the gearbox's absurd number of forward ratios, the engine's use of fuel - saving technologies including direct injection, and the Active Drive 4x4 system's ability to disengage the rear wheels in high traction situations (such as highway coasting or low - speed cruising) to reduce drivetrain drag.

Compared to the previous QX50 (formerly known as the EX), the drag coefficient is reduced significantly, even though the model looks more purposeful — more muscular if you like.

The F - Pace SVR also receives an upgraded aerodynamic package with unique front and rear bumpers that claim to enhance cooling, reduce lift and drag, and aid high - speed stability, as well as lower side panels and a rear spoiler.

Even the styling of the new Escape plays off eco-friendly cues, as the shape rocks an aerodynamic design and Active Grille Shutters that reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency.