Sentences with phrase «reduces vehicle weight»

Workhorse said that each truck will be able to drive nearly 100 miles before needing to charge, and will optimize the driver compartment and cargo area in efforts to increase efficiency and reduce vehicle weight.

That would reduce vehicle weight significantly, improving fuel mileage and vehicle performance.»

First, he said GM will endeavor to reduce vehicle weight 15 percent by 2016.

One is to reduce vehicle weight and size.

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.

Temporary full - size spare — lighter - weight construction and a shallower tread depth to reduce vehicle weight and make the spare easier to install

Hays says the ring drive is more efficient while reducing vehicle weight as much as 40 % and driveline complexity by 75 % compared to powertrains in which the electric motors (in - hub or in the driveline) power an axle.»

For improved crashworthiness and to reduce vehicle weight MITSUBISHI Concept - RA features a new body structure using an aluminum space frame made from extruded aluminum sections and die - cast aluminum members, as well as engine hood, fenders and other outer panels made from high impact - resistance and easily recyclable plastic resin.

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.

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.

They also reduce vehicle weight by a further 2 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 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.

There's nothing reserved about the three different 19 - inch wheel designs developed exclusively for the RC F. And for drivers who don't mind even more attention while reducing vehicle weight, there's an available carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof and rear wing, developed from the LFA and IS F CCS - R racecar.

It should help to reduce the vehicle weight by 50 kilograms and make the body stiffer.

The F - 150 aluminum design is key to Ford's elevated performance, which not only reduces environmental burdens associated with raw material mining and processing, but with reduced vehicle weight, less power is required to physically move the vehicle, encouraging the use of the smaller fuel efficient engine found in the 2.7 Liter EcoBoost.

Going forward, Mazda remains committed to reducing vehicle weight and improving dynamic performance while also maintaining a high level of body rigidity and excellent crash worthiness, in order to provide all its customers with driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance.

The move will help to reduce the vehicle weight by 50 kilograms and make the body stiffer.

Mazda employs a Building Block Strategy, which begins with thorough improvements in base automotive technologies, such as developing more efficient engines and reducing vehicle weight, and builds on these improvements with the step by step introduction of electric devices such as regenerative braking and hybrid systems.

The overriding goal was to create a super-strong chassis with exceptional stability and lightning - quick response, so high - tensile steel was used throughout to increase torsional rigidity and reduce vehicle weight.

Interior Design The purity in design of the exterior also characterizes the interior design, which does not have aesthetics as ultimate goal, but was conceived to contribute to reducing vehicle weight.

This approach includes reducing work the engine must perform — reducing vehicle weight, aerodynamic resistance, rolling resistance, and accessories — plus improving the efficiency of the internal combustion engine powertrain.

Not exact matches

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

As an additional benefit, the hydraulic system doubles as the SUV's transmission, reducing the vehicle's cost and weight.

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.

Doing away with wires could also create new options for interior design and reduce weight in airplanes, cars, spacecraft or any other vehicle that today is laden with heavy power cables.

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.

Designers would no longer be required to find room to house a large battery pack, reducing overall vehicle weight and freeing up interior volume.

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.

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.

If the vehicle has cargo and passengers, the allowable Maximum Trailer Weight is reduced.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

These components are quite thin, which reduces the vehicle's weight.

The 2014 MDX body applies more than 55 % advanced lightweight materials — including high strength steel, aluminum and magnesium — resulting in a vehicle that is both more rigid and lightweight, with total vehicle weight reduced 275 pounds (125 kg) from the previous model.