Sentences with phrase «reducing low rolling resistance»

Working against the Prius as a performance machine is only modest power propelling a 3,042 pound curb weight, soft comfort - biased suspension and friction - reducing low rolling resistance tires.

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Those modifications include stop — start (idle - off) systems in which the engine shuts down when the car is stopped during driving; low rolling - resistance tires (which are harder and thus less flat, reducing friction); variable valve timing for engines, which increases gas consumption efficiency; and fuel economy computers or displays to encourage eco-driving, such as such as those in the Toyota Prius, which show miles per gallon averages for that moment, hour, week or month, or when riding downhill, so that drivers are more aware of how their driving impacts fuel efficiency.

Other tricks, including the use of electric power steering, fitting low rolling resistance tires, reducing internal engine friction, and fine - tuning the exterior design to cut drag, also help cut both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The elements around the wheels are designed to precisely direct air to reduce drag, the wheels themselves have an aero design, and the tyres are bespoke Bridgestones for low noise and low rolling resistance.

It uses tricks like active grille shutters and low - rolling - resistance tires to reduce consumption.

Tyres optimised for rolling resistance have low energy requirements while driving and also help to reduce fuel consumption.

Rolling resistance and tyre weight are comparatively low, which helps to reduce fuel consumption.

It features low - rolling resistance tires to reduce road friction, has grille shutters and sits lower to the ground, making the car more aerodynamic and slippery against the wind at high speeds.

Low - Friction Wheel Bearings As in other Civic models, the Civic Hatchback's wheel hubs feature new low - friction bearings that measurably reduce rolling resistance, which directly contributes to improved fuel efficienLow - Friction Wheel Bearings As in other Civic models, the Civic Hatchback's wheel hubs feature new low - friction bearings that measurably reduce rolling resistance, which directly contributes to improved fuel efficienlow - friction bearings that measurably reduce rolling resistance, which directly contributes to improved fuel efficiency.

These excelent data of fuel - saving belongs to the «EcoDynamics» version (starting at more less $ 12,000), that includes a series of specifics rules to reduce the consumption, with a intelligent stop and go system engine (Kia calls it ISG) low rolling resistance tyres, a drag - reducing front grille, gearshift indicator and rear spoiler.

Those tiny wheels that look so impossibly small when contrasted with the Leaf's slab sides sit on low - rolling - resistance tires that reduce friction and disturb less air as they roll down the road.

17 - inch x 7.0 - inch Steel wheels with wheel covers, P225 / 65R17 All - season low rolling resistance tires, Halogen headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights, Black Exterior Door Handles, Power body - color outside mirrors, Rear spoiler, UV - reducing solar glass

17 - inch x 7.0 - inch Aluminum - alloy wheels, P225 / 65R17 All - season low rolling resistance tires, Halogen headlights, Smart Auto Headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights, Power body - color outside mirrors, Power body - color outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, Roof rails, Rear spoiler, UV - reducing solar glass, Rear privacy glass

The low rolling resistance of the 225 / 40 - series tires helps reduce fuel consumption.

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.

Efficiency - improving measures include optimised underbody air ducting, wheel bearings with a lower friction coefficient and tyres with reduced rolling resistance.

To reduce rolling resistance for better fuel economy, all models use low - drag calipers.

Low - Friction Wheel Bearings As in other Civic models, the Civic Type R's wheel hubs feature low - friction bearings that measurably reduce rolling resistance, which directly contributes to improved fuel efficienLow - Friction Wheel Bearings As in other Civic models, the Civic Type R's wheel hubs feature low - friction bearings that measurably reduce rolling resistance, which directly contributes to improved fuel efficienlow - friction bearings that measurably reduce rolling resistance, which directly contributes to improved fuel efficiency.

These low - rolling resistance tires feature a tread pattern that mimics the «H20 ″ notation for water.The tire designers and engineers at Michelin North America enthusiastically accepted GM's challenge to create a custom low - rolling resistance tire to complement the energy efficiency and reduced environmental footprint of the Cadillac Provoq.

Fuel saving technologies included: Integrated Stop & Go (ISG), low rolling - resistance tyres, an alternator management system (AMS) and a drag - reducing «active air flap» in the front grille.

Despite being wider, the tires maintain a low rolling resistance while also helping to reduce road noise and vibration.

Cruising at 65 mph, the Escape Hybrid Limited exhibits a great deal of road and wind noise, no doubt caused by the Escape's boxy shape, reduced sound insulation, and low - rolling resistance tires.

Low - Friction Wheel Bearings Civic Si wheel hubs feature low - friction bearings that measurably reduces rolling resistance, which directly contributes to fuel - efficiency for all modeLow - Friction Wheel Bearings Civic Si wheel hubs feature low - friction bearings that measurably reduces rolling resistance, which directly contributes to fuel - efficiency for all modelow - friction bearings that measurably reduces rolling resistance, which directly contributes to fuel - efficiency for all models.

The ability to easily slip through the air, combined with low rolling resistance tires and the reduced friction in the optimized Hybrid Blue Drive powertrain, significantly reduces the amount of energy required to maintain highway speeds.

The vehicle body's unique aluminique structure considerably lowers its gross vehicle weight, while the aerodynamic body design and tubeless tyres reduce drag and rolling resistance, altogether improving fuel efficiency.

They also reduced the power steering pump idle speed and fitted low rolling resistance 15 - inch tires (16 - inch optional).

Low - Friction Wheel Bearings For 2016, the wheel hubs in all models feature new low - friction bearings that measurably reduces rolling resistance, which directly contributes to the improved fuel - efficiency for all modeLow - Friction Wheel Bearings For 2016, the wheel hubs in all models feature new low - friction bearings that measurably reduces rolling resistance, which directly contributes to the improved fuel - efficiency for all modelow - friction bearings that measurably reduces rolling resistance, which directly contributes to the improved fuel - efficiency for all models.

The unit uses low viscosity multigrade oil to reduce bearing rolling resistance and oil agitation resistance when the oil temperature is low, and a friction adjuster suppresses the stick - slip phenomenon when sliding the car and to improve quietness.

Valve train Lightweight titanium intake valves are operated by roller rocker arms with integrated low rolling resistance needle bearings that significantly reduce friction between the cam and the sliding parts.

The National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board recommends low rolling resistance tires, which can reduce overall gas consumption by 1 % to 2 %.

A number of design and technology measures are readily available to increase a truck's fuel efficiency, including: low - rolling resistance tires, more efficient engines, devices to reduce idling and aerodynamic drag, and predictive cruise control.

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.