Sentences with phrase «rolling resistance of»

You use 20 percent of your gas energy overcoming the rolling resistance of your tires.

They are also making improvements in the wheel bearings and residual brake drag that further reduce overall rolling resistance of the car.»

The loads on the vehicle consist of the force needed to accelerate the vehicle, to overcome inertia; vehicle weight when climbing slopes; the rolling resistance of the tyres; aerodynamic forces; and accessory loads.

The reason is the lost rolling resistance of all - wheel drive compensates for the gain in system friction and weight.

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

Driving through snow of any thickness is increasing the rolling resistance of the vehicle, meaning you will need to use more engine power just to maintain your speed.

«For example, the measurements showed that a SMA8 surface that was tested in Norway in the period 2012 - 2015, and which is known to provide minor levels of noise reduction, exhibits a difference in rolling resistance of 23 per cent when comparing an EV tire manufactured by Continental (standard on electric VW Golfs) with a popular brand manufactured by Michelin,» says Berge.

The tires are made of polyurethane and have one of the lowest rolling resistances of any scooter.

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In the process of doing so, the 40 - week moving average subsequently transforms from a paramount support level to a major area of overhead resistance that is tough to push through (especially when the 10 - week moving average begins to roll over as well).

i mean people end up running in the way they are most comfortable — stone rolls down path of least resistance sort of thing.

The Ironman Dually is one of the lightest jogging strollers in its class, weighing in at only 31.4 pounds, with the least rolling resistance.

The Ontel Speed Abs is the best ab roller machine for anyone looking for a product that provides the perfect balance of resistance and assistance.

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.

There are signs of emerging resistance even to the latest generation of drugs being rolled out, the highly effective artemisinin - based drugs, triggering worries that the world might soon be left empty - handed (Science, 19 December 2008, p. 1776).

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AquaJogger Water Dumbbells These have a unique triangular shaped design that eliminates them from rolling around when not in use and also offers various levels of resistance.

You will require a mat, tape, dumbbell of different weights, resistance bands, a ploy box, push up stands, towels, medicine balls, a pull - up bar, stability balls, a foam roller, including a number of other stuff.

However, this program still provides a good combination of resistance and aerobics to keep the heart rate rolling along, if not skyrocketing, and the upper - and lower - body muscles working hard.

I checked out your link and while I agree with his argument, the first image of that muscle dude is a bit scary It's an interesting point about «resistance training» for spinal extensors; I am not sure how that would work considering the fact that when you begin your roll up all the posterior muscles are in stretched out position, which means that they can not contract effectively.

Summary Capsule: A parody of WWII spy movies in which an American rock and roll singer becomes involved in a Resistance plot to rescue a scientist imprisoned in East Germany.

The resistance comes as most states roll out new tests aligned to the Common Core academic standards and as Congress struggles to rewrite the federal law that has defined the role of testing in schools for the past decade.

And the low - rolling - resistance rubber has such a weak sense of dead - ahead that the steering must be minded during highway cruising.

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.

BMW was coy about how it works, but from what we could gather the system essentially allows the car's computer to change the level of roll resistance to prioritize either sportiness or comfort.

In finished form, the E-tron will accelerate with no holds barred from 0 to 85 mph, at which point the system starts to ease off because of the rapidly increasing aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance.

The Nissan Sentra, when equipped with the $ 400 FE + package that adds aerodynamic tweaks and low - rolling - resistance tires, has EPA ratings of 30/40 mpg city / highway.

Some provide varying levels of resistance to simulate wind and road resistance, some just have the car spin a weighted roller and measure the rate at which it spins.

Silica compound started in the car world, because of the rolling resistance needs to reduce emissions, but eventually realized incredible wet performance, especially in cold conditions.

Standard are five - spoke 18 - inch aluminum wheels, while seven - spoke chrome wheels of the same size (pictured here) will be optional; however, both wheels will be wrapped in low rolling resistance P215 / 55R18 tires.

The interesting thing is that the other three key components of any electric car — weight, aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance — are areas sports car manufacturers, and us in particular, are really good at mastering.»

Rollover Resistance Test: Forecasts the risk of rolling over in a single vehicle crash based on statistical and dynamic factors.

(According to Chevrolet, the extra weight of additional features and different tires with greater rolling resistance give the Premier a 30/40/34 mpg estimate.)

On the downside, the Bolt's eco-minded low - rolling - resistance tires don't do it any favors out on the autocross (especially with the intermittent sprinkles of rain we sustained).

This engine offers good gas mileage with either the standard five - speed manual or available four - speed automatic — 25/34 mpg city / highway, regardless of the transmission — but Kia also offers a $ 600 Fuel Economy Package for automatic EX models that boosts gas mileage to 27/36 mpg, thanks to enhancements like a five - speed automatic instead of a four - speed, plus low - rolling - resistance tires and aerodynamic improvements.

Many of the brand's European models offer BlueMotion packages, which can include taller gearing, low - rolling - resistance tires, aerodynamic aids, even automatic start / stop and brake - energy regeneration.

In this case, the EPA found that Mercedes - Benz's error involved the way it calculated the impact of road - load resistance numbers such as aerodynamic drag and tire rolling resistance.

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Did some research, removed incorrect information, i still think its an unfair comparison with rolling resistance changing as well in terms of total contact patch (your article has a 40 mm difference between the largest and smallest set of tyres).

Other tweaks to transform the Jetta from gas - burner to hybrid include a new ePower meter, the replacement of the tachometer with a power flow display, a more aerodynamic body kit, and special 15 - inch wheels with low rolling - resistance tires.

Hyundai will release a high - mileage «Blue» version of the Tucson for the ’11 model year, with a 2.0 L Theta engine, low - rolling resistance tires and revised engine calibrations.

But it is worth noting that 16 percent out of the 40 percent increase in overall efficiency is due to non-engine-related items like the eight - speed automatic, the variable - rate power steering, and the low rolling resistance tires.

Accelerating your vehicle from rest to 60mph or 100km / h will require a fixed amount of energy based on the weight of the vehicle (excluding wind, friction and rolling resistance).

Of course, the GT4 is a stiffer - sprung car than the standard models, which gives it even tauter body control and roll resistance, but in proper Porsche Motorsport tradition is also rides a bumpy road surface with abundant damping quality.

The rear P Zeros are getting so hot that they're throwing off morsels of rubber and may actually be sticking to the rollers, increasing rolling resistance.

New technologies include widespread use of aerodynamic improvements and tire rolling resistance, as well as engine and transmission upgrades.

The stock 215/50 R17 Continental ProContact TX tires are quiet on the highway, but the low rolling - resistance compound's treadwear rating of 500 provides about as much grip as a set of hockey pucks.

The Ecowing KH27 recorded greater levels of rolling resistance and 5.1 % better fuel economy than the equivalent conventional tyres.

A perfect combination of low rolling resistance, plastic and acoustic comfort, good mileage guaranteeing the Pirelli braking and handling performances.

Meticulously engineered and exhaustively tested at locations around the world, each available wheel and tire combination offers an excellent balance of grip, low rolling resistance, comfort and durability.