Sentences with phrase «reduced weight of the vehicle»

The Weissach package will reduce the weight of your vehicle by almost 30 kg compared with a 911 GT2 RS fitted with the Club Sport Package.

The new structures, reduced weight of the vehicle, and the engines will be an absolute joy for its users!

This platform will reduce the weight of the vehicle and will help to improve on - road performance.

In addition to the i - MMD technology, Honda has helped maximize this Accord's fuel efficiency by reducing the weight of the vehicle, compared to its conventionally - powered sibling.

An in - wheel motor located near the wheel can reduce the weight of the vehicle, control the drive force of each wheel for improved torque vectoring, and enable the expansion of the size of the cabin space, thereby improving environmental performance, safety, and comfort.

For example there isn't much more we can expect from internal combustion engines; we have to reduce the weight of the vehicle and make them aerodynamic to get any more efficiency out of automobiles.

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Vehicle builders have also used carbon fibre to reduce the weight of truck axles and suspensions.

According to the Department of Energy, reducing a vehicle's weight by 10 percent can improve fuel economy by 6 to 8 percent.

Reducing the width and weight of the vehicle can also help reduce drag, so instead of cylindrical batteries, the team is using square, pouch - type ones, which can be packed more tightly.

JLR's development ideas include three hybrid - electric concept vehicles, revolutionary thinking about reducing the energy consumption of heating and air - conditioning, measures to slash vehicle weight using a combination of carbon fiber and plant - based materials, and lightweight electrical circuitry.

The weight loss was achieved through the deployment of Mazda's Skyactiv technologies, its holistic approach to reducing vehicle mass by employing smarter design techniques and using lighter materials.

There will be various other reasons for the improvement too such as the height of the vehicle will have been reduced, the pre-load on the springs and dampers will have been increased and possibly if the gear was in the boot, the weight distribution of the vehicle will have been centralised as you've effectively counteracted the weight of the engine and gearbox up front.

The authors argue that vehicle fuel economy may be improved through three primary methods: reducing vehicle weight and size; increased market share of alternative powertrains that show more efficiency than conventional gasoline engines; and, rather than continuing the historical trend of emphasis on vehicles that are heavier, larger, and more powerful, ensuring that improvements in vehicle technology's efficiency gains are directed toward increasing fuel economy.

Such material efficiency reduces the overall weight and, as a result, the fuel consumption of the vehicle.

The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow.

When towing at or near Maximum Trailer Weight, the allowable vehicle cargo and / or number of passengers is reduced because it is necessary to stay below the Gross Combined Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating.

With an all - electric range of 75 km and a vehicle weight of 1,520 kg, MILA Plus achieves reduced CO2 emissions of 32g / km.

It seems that GM will use a mix of high - strength steel and aluminum in the body to enhance durability while reducing overall vehicle weight.

In fact, the Schwartz G - Machine chassis reduces overall vehicle weight by 50 - 70 pounds because it employs an aluminum power rack while getting rid of heavy leaf springs and other bulky items not needed anymore.

The output of its 5.2 - liter V10 has been increased to 412 kW (560 hp); vehicle weight has been reduced by roughly 100 kilograms (220.46 lb).

The output of its 5.2 - litre FSI V10 has been increased to 412 kW and 540 Nm, while vehicle weight has been reduced by roughly 100 kilograms through the extensive use of carbon fibre composites.

The vehicle's chassis is said to be constructed of aluminum and carbon fibre in a bid to reduce overall weight.

The use of aluminum and super high - tensile steel throughout the vehicle reduce the weight by almost 20 percent over last year's model, thereby enhancing fuel efficiency and performance even further.

These new powertrain products — combined with weight reductions of 100 kg (220 lbs) on next - generation vehicles, improved aerodynamic design to reduce drag, and the introduction of electric devices like the fuel - saving stop / start system called i - stop (currently available in Japan and Europe)-- will contribute to meeting the Mazda's global 2015 fuel economy improvement goal of 30 %, with an accompanying drop in CO2 emissions of 23 % (compared to 2008).

The revolutionary structure of the next - generation CVT, with its auxiliary transmission, not only raises the transmission ratio, reduces weight and adds fuel efficiency, its compact design also expands its applicability to a broader range of vehicles.

The 2016 Optima features a panoramic sunroof support structure made with carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic, which helps reduce weight and lower the vehicle's center of gravity.

Coilovers are used to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle to reduce weight transfer when the vehicle is going through turns at high speeds.

Add - ons like the wheels are made out of carbon fibre, and the brake calipers of aluminium, to reduce the vehicle's weight, which aids fuel efficiency.

Allied to this weight loss, reducing the overall vehicle height by 55 mm, ground clearance by 10 mm and the height of the new front seats by 40 mm has lowered the new Toyota Auris» centre of gravity, further improving the vehicle's high speed stability and cornering agility.

• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D).

In conventional AWD vehicles, the weight and friction of the additional drive components reduce the vehicle's acceleration performance compared to the same model with 2WD.

• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 or 0.31 (MINI Cooper S).

The power and torque has gone up, yet the fuel - efficiency of the vehicle has improved, thanks to the reduced weight.

Use of lightweight materials has played a significant role in reducing vehicle weight and in delivering high passenger cell safety standards, combined with a significant increase in strength.

The 570S Spider Track Pack, in addition to reducing vehicle weight, in total by more than 33 kg over the standard 570S Spider, brings a louder, more sporting exhaust note and further sharpens the appearance of the striking Spider.

Audi has created a vehicle body consisting primarily of high - strength and ultra-strong steel panels — which, in turn, reduce the car's weight while enhancing its rigidity, vibrational comfort, and impact safety.

To increase overall vehicle efficiency, significant efforts were made to reduce the weight of the 2015 CR - V's engine.

The principal elements included locating the tires outwards to the corners of the vehicle, reducing overall weight, lowering the driver's hip point and moving the engine 50 mm (1.96 in) rearward.

The unit cranks out 425 horsepower and 406 pound - feet of torque, which, combined with the vehicle's reduced curb weight, provides impressive 0 - to - 60 mph acceleration times.

It continues to lead the industry in the development of advanced aluminium architectures today to reduce weight in order to improve fuel efficiency, emissions and handling of its vehicles.

Mazda is currently advancing its Building Block Strategy, which prioritizes the improvement of base technologies by developing more efficient engines and transmissions and reducing vehicle weight.

In the interest of reducing overall vehicle weight, Honda engineers specified front brake calipers and rear brake drums made of aluminum (these components are usually made of iron).

The Aventador, of course, also follows the mid-engine concept, with the vehicle weight concentrated around the vertical axis to reduce inertia and optimize dynamics.

This new alloy rim design, based directly on the world of motorsport, reduces the unsprung weight of the vehicle by 5 kg.

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high - strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety.

The adoption of lighter - weight turbocharged engines and other body design changes reduce the vehicle's moment of inertia, resulting in crisper turn - in and steering response.

The Ignis adopts a larger percentage of lightweight and strong high - tensile steel, making it possible to reduce vehicle weight while still maintaining a high level of rigidity.

The drawbacks are that it does not allow each wheel to move independently in response to bumps, and the mass of the beam is part of the unsprung weight of the vehicle, which can further reduce ride quality.

This achieved two objectives — on the one hand, they increased the torsional stiffness of the chassis by 12 percent to provide improved handling precision and, on the other, they were able to reduce weight by 20 kg (44 lbs), making a significant contribution to the reduction of overall vehicle weight.

But it's a vehicle Chrysler hopes to transform into reality very soon, based on a concept called the Dodge Intrepid ESX2, a plastic - body machine capable of getting 80 mpg while holding the family and its vacation luggage.The ESX2 is a concept car sporting injection - molded plastic body panels as a substitute for steel in an attempt to reduce weight, boost mileage, simplify production - and reduce cost.