Sentences with phrase «small gasoline engine for»

The concept is similar to home charging for GM's Chevy Volt, which has an electric drive and batteries, but also uses as small gasoline engine for extending the vehicle's range.»

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And the Vehicle Research Institute at Western Washington University is employing a modest $ 250,000 grant to implement its pro-vocative design for a solar - powered electric car incorporating a small gasoline or natural - gas burning engine to extend its range.

Global Bioenergies, IBN - One and Lantmännen Aspen, world market leader in alkylate gasoline for two - and four - stroke small engines, have entered into a partnership on renewable isooctane (earlier post) for specialty fuel applications.

e-POWER technology features a small gasoline engine that charges a high - output battery, eliminating the need for an external charging source.

Diesels and smaller gasoline engines are planned for Europe, many with cylinder deactivation technology, but it's unknown whether they'll make the transatlantic voyage to Audi showrooms here.

Every small B&S engine I've seen works off of gravity feed for gasoline.

Volkswagen says the new engine runs on regular gasoline as opposed to the premium fuel some automakers recommend for small turbocharged engines.

The twin Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars have been outfitted with new fuel cells that are compatible with the ethanol / gasoline blend and their LS7.R small - block V - 8 racing engines have been recalibrated for the high - octane renewable alternative fuel.

Critical Knowledge: Range - extended, plug - in electric vehicleBased on shortened version of Chrysler 300 platformPowered by an electric motor that is assisted by a small gasoline engine on longer tripsAll vehicle functions controlled through a multi-media touch screenPersonal computer tablet is stowed in the dashboard for passenger useHigh - tech, in - car social networking connectivity400 - mile driving range before fueling, including 40 - mile all - electric rangeOvernight recharging by plugging into a household

Essentially identical to its gasoline and diesel sibling inside and out, save for a few hybrid - specific features, the Golf GTE uses a drivetrain that marries a small - displacement TSI engine and an electric motor.

The car will be equipped with a new 1.5 - liter turbo charged gasoline engine which Volvo has been developing for smaller cars, the knowledgeable individuals said.

As for any model year questions: Keep in mind, because the Fusion was newly designed for 2013, changes for 2014 are modest, though the gasoline Fusion will get an even smaller, 1.5 liter, EcoBoost engine.

The Toyota Prius has been a limited success for the company as its first hybrid vehicle, meaning it is powered by both a small gasoline engine and an electric motor.

The new Ford EcoBoost 1.0 - liter three - cylinder gasoline engine is engineered to bring the EcoBoost promise for fuel efficiency to small cars with compact engine compartments.

The second application will be a new small gasoline engine (SGE - 900 cc twin - cylinder) where the cylinder head design has been specifically optimized for the Multiair actuator integration.

The Prius c teams a smaller four - cylinder gasoline engine — 1.5 liters and 73 horsepower — with an electric motor, for a combined 99 - hp rating.

Nissan has just launched e-Power, a new series - hybrid drivetrain that uses a small gasoline - powered engine to power its battery and electric motor for propulsion, the automaker announced early November.

A small gasoline range - extender engine will be positioned at the front of the vehicle, leaving enough space for front - truck storage capacity.

There will be a small gasoline engine that charges a high - output battery that will eliminate the need for an external charging source, making the ride more convenient for drivers.

The Honda Insight two - seat hybrid (it runs on an electric motor, but has a small gasoline engine to charge up the batteries) is the EPA fuel mileage leader again for 2002.

Revealed just ahead of its debut in Shanghai, Audi's smallest crossover shares platform architecture and powertrain elements with the Volkswagen Tiguan, but will roll onto the scene wearing its own unique sheetmetal and a luxuriously appointed cabin with seating for five, along with gasoline and diesel engines and the choice of front - or all - wheel drive.

For those who desire a bit more range, BMW offers a range extender a small 2 - cylinder gasoline engine that functions as a generator.

The 2.0 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder gasoline engine is EPA - rated at 24 mpg combined (21 mpg city / 30 mpg highway) in four - wheel drive configuration, which is better than average for a gasoline - powered AWD small luxury crossover.

In Europe, this front - wheel - drive - format car comes with a variety of gasoline and diesel small - displacement engines, but the Electric Drive version is the only model planned for the US.

About engine line - up, 7 - speed dual clutch transmission and new 8 - speed Automatic Transmission, developed by Hyundai for FWD cars will be available at launch besides a choice of gasoline direct injection and diesel engines (initiating its landing into the European market), plus small turbo engines.

Unlike the all - battery - electric powertrain of the LEAF, e-POWER adds a small gasoline engine to charge the high - output battery when necessary, eliminating the need for an external charger while offering the same high - output.

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The Bobcat engine starts with a small turbocharged engine with separate gasoline and ethanol (E85) fuel injectors for each cylinder.

Aviation gasoline (finished): A complex mixture of relatively volatile hydrocarbons with or without small quantities of additives, blended to form a fuel suitable for use in aviation reciprocating engines.

It uses four 160bhp electric motors, one for each wheel, and uses a small gasoline engine to charge the batteries for a longer range.

Responsible for development of electrified Roots supercharger and expander system for small displacement diesel and gasoline engine applications