Sentences with phrase «reduce vehicle emissions by»

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A mandate in California requires that commercial diesel vehicles reduce emissions significantly by 2020.

These include: • One of the most technically advanced and cleanest smelters in the world which captures 99.9 per cent of sulphur emissions and generates two thirds of the plant's electrical power • A US$ 10m combined heat and power system that will reduce emissions by 90 per cent compared with separate heat and power systems • A vehicle idling reduction programme that now covers 360 vehicles and has resulted in the avoidance of more than two million gallons of fuel and emissions • New, more efficient trucks with fewer emissions

According to the figure that I have been given by Ministers, they expect annual emissions from motor vehicles to reduce by 160,000 tonnes a year by 2020.

The electric vehicles» benefits of reduced greenhouse gas emissions are countered by the expense and pollution from producing the vehicles, leading to debate on whether they are the best replacement for conventional vehicles.

«But in fact we can reduce carbon emissions by adopting vehicle electrification.»

More than 60 models to choose from More than 40 hybrid vehicle models are available in the United States, and more than 20 PEVs will be available in the next two years, prompted by policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

It will keep us on track to reduce oil use by 2.4 million barrels a day, cut global warming emissions and keep American - made vehicles competitive in a rapidly - changing global market,» he said.

Vehicle efficiency improvements via effective standards and policies could reduce annual CO2 e emissions from the US, China, and the EU by 1.3 Gt at a savings of about $ 135 billion per year by 2030.

Autoblog adds, «The study suggests that the increase in hybrid vehicle sales will be influenced by such factors such as increased pressure from government agencies to reduce fuel consumption and overall vehicle emissions, as well as a drastic reduction in the cost of hybrid technology.»

According to James Gowen, chief sustainability officer for Verizon, «By adding 1,600 alternative energy vehicles to our fleet this year we're conserving fuel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving air quality in communities across the country.»

Honda and SolarCity ® have teamed up to help reduce carbon - dioxide emissions by encouraging the adoption of solar power for homes and plug - in electric vehicles.

The final standards are expected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately 1.1 billion metric tons, save vehicle owners fuel costs of about $ 170 billion, and reduce oil consumption by up to two billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program.

In other words, the extra emissions associated with electric vehicle production are rapidly negated by reduced emissions from driving...»

The reduction of single occupancy vehicles from the road is an integral component to reducing traffic congestion, strengthening the investment in our Nation's infrastructure by reducing vehicle strain on roads and bridges, and reducing emissions.

This comprehensive national program is projected to reduce emissions by nearly 250 million metric tons and save 500 million barrels of oil over the lives of the vehicles produced within the program's first five years.

This comprehensive national program is projected to reduce GHG emissions by nearly 250 million metric tons and save 500 million barrels of oil over the lives of the vehicles produced within the program's first five years.

The European Commission is requiring a 25 % improvement in fuel efficiency by 2012 that would reduce carbon - dioxide emissions for new vehicles.

From a technical perspective, European emissions standards do not reflect everyday usage of the vehicle as manufacturers are allowed to lighten the vehicle by removing the back seats, improve aerodynamics by taping over grilles and door handles or reduce the load on the generator by switching off the headlights, the passenger compartment fan or simply disconnecting the alternator which charges the battery.

The Metris is available with an Eco Start / Stop feature that helps reduce fuel consumption and emissions by shutting down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill, which has the added benefit of cutting down on fuel costs and maintenance needs.

All in, these new powertrain components should reduce global carbon dioxide emissions from Toyota vehicles by more than 18 percent.

To help meet its goals of improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions of its vehicles, Hyundai Motor Company has completed the development of an all - new 6 - speed automatic transaxle for transverse engine applications that it says will boost fuel economy by more than 12.2 %....

When applied in place of a 1.8 - liter naturally aspirated engine in a GM Opel Astra (a C - class vehicle), the 1.5 - liter Sabre (Spark - ignition Advanced Baselined Research Engine) engine is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 25 % (from 175 to 140 g / km), while also delivering a 1.1 second reduction in 0 - 100 kph acceleration time.

The 1970 model year vehicles are generally regarded as the most desirable of the early second - generation Camaros, since the performance of following years was reduced by the automobile emissions control systems of the period and later the addition of heavy federally mandated bumpers.

New Volvo vehicles come equipped with powerful, compact, and efficient Drive - E engines that cost less, generate loads of horsepower, and reduce engine emissions by up to 30 %!

The system is paired with Kia's Selective Catalytic Reduction active emissions control technology that reduces CO2 emissions by up to four percent on the new Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), and up to seven per cent on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

Ford is leveraging six - speed transmissions; advanced internal combustion engines such as EcoBoost; hybrids; full electric vehicles; vehicle weight reduction; and electric power - assisted steering to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions fleet - wide by 30 % by 2020.

Through applications of the new technology first in the mini-vehicle N BOX — the first model of the new mini-vehicle N Series — and gradually in other vehicle models, Honda is targeting top - of - industry fuel efficiency for every category within three years, while simultaneously setting a timeline of 2020 to reduce by 30 % CO2 emissions for all products sold worldwide, relative to emission figures for 2000.

With eight speeds, driving at a lower rpm in both city and highway environments also effectively helps reduce emissions by nearly 11 % on both vehicles.

So far, hybrids have reduced the gasoline consumed, and emissions and pollutants generated by cars, far more than electric vehicles have.

The EcoDynamics + diesel mild - hybrid system is paired with Kia's Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) active emissions control technology, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 4 % on the new Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), and up to 7 % on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

The direct injection engines in the LaCrosse create more power with less fuel and reduce vehicle emissions through greater combustion control — particularly cold - start emissions that are reduced by up to 25 percent.

According to the study, battery electric vehicles offer a more affordable way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions than cars powered by hydrogen, citing lower costs and higher energy efficiency as the main reasons for the advantage.

Though the government has indicated a preference for electric vehicles, the company believes hybrid technology can reduce emission and fuel consumption in vehicles not addressed by EVs.

The system can reduce CO2 emissions by up to four percent on the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP).

Thus, would you rather have some of your money going toward the makers of high - efficiency vehicles, many (or at least some) of which should be in the U.S., helping to create or preserve jobs in the U.S, by making these shifts, and all - the - while helping to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and protect the climate; OR would you rather continue to have much more of your money going to ExxonMobil and to overseas providers of oil, all - the - while continuing to pour larger amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

In the last few years, Europe as a whole has made a variety of efforts to reduce carbon emissions, by encouraging use electric and hybrid vehicles as well as of alternative modes of transportation.

A new National Research Council report finds that by the year 2050, the U.S. may be able to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent for light - duty vehicles — cars and small trucks — via a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels like biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices.

In Europe, HP has already reduced fleet average GHG emissions by using more energy - efficient vehicles.

Fuel cell vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions and reduce greenhouse gases by 40 to 50 percent compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, depending on the percentage of renewable hydrogen dispensed.

It is the hope of the commercial vehicles industry that by applying a more coordinated and integrated approach Europe's freight transport sector could do even more to contribute to reducing CO2 emissions across Europe and the world.

One Planet Living principle Masdar Target ZERO CARBON 100 per cent of energy supplied by renewable energy — Photovoltaics, concentrated solar power, wind, waste to energy and other technologies ZERO WASTE 99 per cent diversion of waste from landfill (includes waste reduction measures, re-use of waste wherever possible, recycling, composting, waste to energy) SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT Zero carbon emissions from transport within the city; implementation of measures to reduce the carbon cost of journeys to the city boundaries (through facilitating and encouraging the use of public transport, vehicle sharing, supporting low emissions vehicle initiatives) SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Specifying high recycled materials content within building products; tracking and encouraging the reduction of embodied energy within material sand throughout the construction process; specifying the use of sustainable materials such as Forest Stewardship Council certified timber, bamboo and other products SUSTAINABLE FOOD Retail outlets to meet targets for supplying organic food and sustainable and or fair trade products SUSTAINABLE WATER Per capita water consumption to be at least 50 per cent less than the national average; all waste water to be re-used HABITATS AND WILDLIFE All valuable species to be conserved or relocated with positive mitigation targets CULTURE AND HERITAGE Architecture to integrate local values.

2011 (August) National Program Standards Phase I (Heavy Duty) Sets Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles fuel efficiency and tailpipe emissions standards estimated to reduce CO2 emissions by about 270 million metric tons and save about 530 million barrels of oil over the life of the vehicles built in model years 2014 - 2018.

By increasing fuel economy, producing better biofuels, and investing in electric vehicles, we can cut our oil use, reduce global warming emissions, and clean up our air.

I show my audience that Crater Lake is doing what it can to reduce its carbon emissions with trolley tours, hybrid and electric staff vehicles, and solar panels installed by our Mazama Camper store and our North Entrance station.

By adopting zero - emission vehicles (ZEVs) and improving mobility options, the Northeast can reduce fossil fuel consumption for transportation by 22 %, or 426 trillion BTU, by 203By adopting zero - emission vehicles (ZEVs) and improving mobility options, the Northeast can reduce fossil fuel consumption for transportation by 22 %, or 426 trillion BTU, by 203by 22 %, or 426 trillion BTU, by 203by 2030.

By adopting zero - emission vehicles (ZEVs) and improving mobility options, New England can reduce fossil fuel consumption for transportation by more than 20 %, or 190 trillion BTU, by 203By adopting zero - emission vehicles (ZEVs) and improving mobility options, New England can reduce fossil fuel consumption for transportation by more than 20 %, or 190 trillion BTU, by 203by more than 20 %, or 190 trillion BTU, by 203by 2030.

About three - quarters of the cars in Enbridge's 825 - vehicle fleet run on the low - emission fuel, reducing CO2 emissions every year by 680 tonnes compared to gas - powered vehicles.

A combination of these with other technologies, including materials substitution, reduced aerodynamic drag, reduced rolling resistance, reduced engine friction and pumping losses, has the potential to approximately double the fuel economy of «new» light - duty vehicles by 2030, thereby roughly halving carbon emissions per vehicle mile travelled (note that this is only for a new car and not the fleet average)(medium agreement, medium evidence)[5.3.1].

Although there have been steps taken by individual states (i.e. RGGI and California) to regulate GHG emissions, we have had little success in implementing measures to reduce emissions on a national level, other than piecemeal steps like higher vehicle fuel efficiency standards which are often implemented for other non-climate reasons.

36 Cut fossil fuel use (especially coal) Solutions Global Warming Prevention Cleanup Cut fossil fuel use (especially coal) Remove CO2 from smoke stack and vehicle emissions Shift from coal to natural gas Store (sequester) CO2 by planting trees Improve energy efficiency Sequester CO2 deep underground Shift to renewable energy resources Sequester CO2 in soil by using no - till cultivation and taking cropland out of production Transfer energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies to developing countries Reduce deforestation Figure 20.14 Solutions: methods for slowing atmospheric warming during this century.