Sentences with phrase «reduced aerodynamic drag»

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].

Lastly, there are mildly revised side intakes and a new set of wheels, the latter developed for reduced aerodynamic drag.

Increased structural integrity and reduced aerodynamic drag contribute to new - generation Mazda3's poise and performance

Mercedes also says it reduced aerodynamic drag and wind noise for enhanced interior comfort.

Benefits of this frame design include improved crash safety, a significant reduction in interior noise levels and reduced aerodynamic drag that helps enhance fuel efficiency.

That effect also permits smaller wings, thus reducing aerodynamic drag down the straightaways.

His team is exploring aircraft that blend wings and body into a single, unbroken structure that reduces aerodynamic drag, cutting fuel costs and emissions.

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.

Active front grille shutters help reduce aerodynamic drag for better fuel economy.

In addition to the myriad internal engine improvements, the car also carries grille shutters to reduce aerodynamic drag during cruising.

The Japanese company has also worked hard on reducing the aerodynamic drag, and claims the G70 is is at least 10 per cent more aerodynamic than the previous model.

These design changes, combined with new flush roof rails, a redesigned rear spoiler, and a reshaped D - pillar, help reduce aerodynamic drag by five percent.

Twenty - one - inch wheels sit in wide fenders, while extremely skinny mirrors perch on buttress - like A-pillars that are designed to reduce aerodynamic drag.

Because the cameras would reportedly be smaller than glass mirrors, the Alliance believes the change could reduce aerodynamic drag and improve car fuel efficiency.

The car's body is made of lightweight materials, and flat underbody panels and a grille shutter reduce aerodynamic drag.

Keeping the sides clean not only enhances the impression of length, it reduces aerodynamic drag.

The Dodge Dart features available underbody panels to help reduce aerodynamic drag in areas you can't even see.

F - PACE offers a variety of different wheel and tire options; from 18 - inch wheels designed specifically to reduce aerodynamic drag to 22 - inch wheels which complement the performance and design of the vehicle.

The main purpose of the airdam is to force air to flow around the car rather than under it in the interests of reducing aerodynamic drag and lift.

A new fuel - efficiency package, standard equipment on diesel models, further helps bolster efficiency by incorporating active grille shutters that reduce aerodynamic drag at cruising speeds.

Automatically deploys at higher speeds to reduce aerodynamic drag and reduce fuel consumption.

Plus, when raised, the steps are rotated into the rocker panels, which reduces aerodynamic drag and wind noise when the truck is moving.

On the highway, 1.5L - equipped model feature active grille shutters that reduce aerodynamic drag to optimize fuel efficiency.

Honda tells me the wing actually provides downforce, the pointy bits are vortex generators that reduce aerodynamic drag, and all the vents have a purpose.

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.

Doing so will reduce aerodynamic drag, resulting in better fuel economy.

«Saab says the kit reduces aerodynamic drag and offers improved road holding for the company's high - performance sedan.

The EV version is fundamentally similar, but even more eye - catching thanks to its blanked off radiator grille and unique 16 - inch alloy wheels which are designed for reduce aerodynamic drag and are wrapped in low rolling resistance tyres.

Manufacturers are moving away from wind tunnel testing and opting to use virtual simulation techniques instead in their quest to reduce aerodynamic drag.

IT's height has also been reduced by 1.6 - inches to reduce aerodynamic drag and improve efficiency.

In addition, the active aero shutters located behind the grille reduce aerodynamic drag and enhance efficiency in certain conditions on the highway.

The aerodynamic flaps in the underfloor area close, which also reduces aerodynamic drag and increases attainable vehicle speeds.

Aiding the new Suzuki's efficiency is an engine with lighter crankshaft, pistons and con - rods, more extensive use of high - tensile steel in its body (which is claimed to be 25 per cent more torsionally rigid) and a smoother roofline and under - floor covers, reducing aerodynamic drag from 0.40 to 0.33 Cd.

Most prominent is the car's face, which combines a floating Dodge crosshair grille in a full - width mask fitted with an active shutter system that closes at speed to reduce aerodynamic drag.

Hood vents reduce front end lift while the front fender side coves vent air and reduces aerodynamic drag.

They automatically close to reduce aerodynamic drag at cruising speed.

On the highway, 1.5L - equipped models also feature active grille shutters that reduce aerodynamic drag to optimize efficiency.

Mercedes - Benz therefore made aerodynamics a top priority when developing the new E-Class, employing state - of - the - art development and testing processes to further reduce aerodynamic drag, enhance active and perceptual safety, and improve aeroacoustics.

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.

The exteriors of the car are completely aerodynamic and made of full carbon - fibre material to reduce aerodynamic drag.

This works to reduce aerodynamic drag and leave more of the engine's power for what really matters: speed and acceleration.

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.

Small rear - view cameras serve to further reduce aerodynamic drag.

Reducing aerodynamic drag not only helps lower fuel consumption, but also has a beneficial effect on noise levels.

What Yoshiki was describing suggests Toyota is investigating ground effects to reduce aerodynamic drag under the car.

Key elements of the front grille are front functional air curtains, similar to those introduced on the sixth - generation Camaro, that reduce aerodynamic drag by routing air around the front wheel wells.

«Reducing the aerodynamic drag of an SUV is always a challenge,» said GMC Aerodynamic Engineer Alicia Bidwell.

Also helping to change the look are tightened panel gaps, which help reduce aerodynamic drag.

In addition to its new front grille, the GranTurismo also features new lowered air ducts, which have been designed to offer improved airflow distribution and reduce its aerodynamic drag from 0.33 to 0.32.

The e-tron quattro concept uses the lessons learned from the company's Aerosthetics concept, which tries to reduce aerodynamic drag through design solutions.