Sentences with phrase «smaller motor vehicles»

Their purpose is to stop smaller motor vehicles from sliding underneath the trailer in a collision.

If they're driving a tanker full of potentially explosive fuel or carrying children on a school bus, the stakes are much higher than they are for someone driving a small motor vehicle.

An accident between a truck and a smaller motor vehicle can cause catastrophic damages.

Not exact matches

The major contributors in June were a 4.6 - per - cent increase in gasoline prices at the pump, and a two - per - cent hike in the cost of purchasing a new motor vehicle, which Statistics Canada attributed to smaller monthly price declines compared to June 2012.

NAMIE, Japan, March 27 - At a small plant intended to help revitalise a town ravaged by the 2011 earthquake, Nissan Motor Co is giving its costly electric vehicle batteries new life after they pass their peak performance.

In June, Ford Motor Co said it would move some production of its Focus small car to China from Mexico and import the vehicles to the United States by 2019.

Also, this small vehicle makes nearly no noise thanks to the low - power electric motor, yielding just 100 Watts.

Prior to joining us, Mr. Ahuja served in various positions at Ford Motor Company from August 1993 to July 2008, most recently as the Vehicle Line Controller of Small Cars Product Development from July 2006 to July 2008, and as Chief Financial Officer for Ford of Southern Africa from February 2003 to June 2006.

U.S. retailers Walmart and Sam Edelman are expanding in the Chinese market, while The Children's Place makes its debut, GAC Motor is trying to bring its vehicles to American consumers and, within China, Alibaba has been busily acquiring smaller companies in the constant race to maintain its edge over competitor Tencent.

In most cases incidents arise through the negligence of the driver of a motor vehicle and a small number involve defects to the public highway.

The vast majority of small children riding in taxis are not restrained in car safety seats, according to new research, even though there are tens of thousands of motor vehicle collisions involving taxis, limousines and car services each year.

At Ford Motor Co., for example, executives have decided to bring their global platform of vehicles, including smaller models that do well in Europe, to the North American market.

Millions of motor vehicle engines drop small amounts of oil each day onto roads and parking lots.

Power comes from a 245 - hp 2.0 - liter turbocharged unit likely similar to the one across BMW's lineup of smaller vehicles, combined with a 95 - hp electric motor (25 hp more than the Frankfurt version had), and a lithium - ion battery mounted beneath the cargo area.

The BMW i3 Concept Coupe has been unveiled at the 2012 Los Angeles motor show, confirming that BMW sees a future for smaller all - electric vehicles.

In fact, the 2014 M235i now boasts the most powerful gasoline motor in a M Performance vehicle — as distinct from a full - on M car, since of course those are all powered by small Hadron Colliders.

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Ludvigsen's London library — Tom Threlfall discovers Carl Ludvigsen's motoring reference library in deepest Pentonville / The Henry Royce Foundation — Jonathan Wood visited the Foundation's archives and museum at the Hunt House at Paulerspury / 1935 Armstrong Siddeley Special — Malcolm Robertson gives us his impressions of a pristine example of this sporting limousine / 1924 Standard — Ray Cattle writes with affection about his well - preserved V3 Kenilworth model / 1929 Rolls - Royce 20 — This month the Editor describes his encounter with a «small» Rolls - Royce / Sir Herbert Austin's letter — Some fascinating correspondence between Sir Herbert Austin and Henry Ford has been discovered by David G. Jones / Restoration techniques — Zoe Harrison reports on the course on vehicle restoration techniques run by the North Warwickshire College.

In the wake of President - elect Trump's November victory, Ford Motor Company has canceled plans for a new Mexican assembly plant and will instead invest $ 700 million in its Flat Rock, Michigan, factory to build a 300 - plus mile small electric sport / utility by 2020, a hybrid - powered fully autonomous vehicle by 2021, and a hybrid Mustang in 2020, CEO Mark Fields announced Tuesday morning.

Hydro - Quebec says it motor / wheel is likely best suited to a 4 - wheel - drive hybrid electric vehicle that uses a small internal - combustion engine to recharge its batteries.

Ford Going global Like so many vehicles coming from the Ford Motor Company these days, the next Escape is built on the global C - segment platform that underpins the Focus and a bevy of other small cars (page 66).

Vehicle Description: The Blackpool Based TVR Motor Company First Offered The Sagaris, To The Motoring Press At The 2003 MPH03 Auto Show And Then Was Further Showcased A Year Later In 2004 At The NEC Birmingham Motor Show, With Order Books Fully Opened And The First Small Numbered Vehicles To Become Available To The Lucky Few In 2005.

The seven - passenger luxury sport utility vehicle features a supercharged 2.5 - litre in - line four - cylinder gasoline engine mated to a small electric motor powered by lithium - ion cells.

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

Hybrid powertrains save fuel by employing gasoline engines smaller than normal to propel a vehicle but backing them up with electric motors.

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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 research program, which will in part be coordinated with vehicle manufacturer of the Show, Ford Motor Company, will involve small but meaningful samples of automotive enthusiast opinion leaders.

Applied to road cars the system supports the current motor industry trend for smaller powertrains; a lightweight kinetic energy recovery system providing a means of boosting acceleration and overall performance and economy independently of the vehicle's internal combustion engine.

The 7 - speed hybrid transmission is equipped with an electric motor designed to eliminate torque interruption, a major disadvantage of automated manual transmissions (AMT) usually found in smaller vehicles where shift comfort does not play a key role.

Size is everything and smaller electric motors are better for powertrain efficiency, overall vehicle performance and packaging.

As the first dedicated platform fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the smaller and lighter Honda V - flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the smooth high torque front - wheel drive electric motor, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including a 240 miles driving range rating.

The Lincoln division of the Ford Motor Co., whose best - known vehicle is the boxy, bloated Town Car (some might say Town House), is moving in an entirely new direction with its LS series of smaller sports sedans.

Concern: In the event of a motor vehicle crash, and the ensuing side impact airbag deployment, a small child could be placed at an increased risk of spinal injury.

Critical Knowledge: Battery - powered, mini-sized sport coupeClosely related to i MiEV hatchback, which goes on sale in Japan in 2009Sale of Mitsubishi electric vehicles (EVs) in U.S. is distinct possibilityCould be quick - charged or charged overnightTri - motor system: In - wheel electric motors up front, plus a single motor for the rear wheelsIntroduction Mitsubishi doubtless surprised quite a few visitors to the New York Auto Show, in March 2008, by promoting a pair of small electric cars.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has developed a new lightweight and compact one - motor hybrid system optimized for small - sized vehicles: the Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive syMotor Co., Ltd. has developed a new lightweight and compact one - motor hybrid system optimized for small - sized vehicles: the Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive symotor hybrid system optimized for small - sized vehicles: the Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive system.

You know that hybrids are vehicles powered by a regular gasoline engine, usually smaller than normal, aided by an electric motor.

The second most important vehicle revealed at IAA 2017 Frankfurt motor show is the Mercedes EQA concept, a vision of how the smallest and most affordable electric Mercedes will look when it arrives in showrooms in 2019.

These «light hybrid» powertrains use a small but potent battery and small electric motor to assist with vehicle propulsion; minimize parasitic energy losses (such as from unnecessary, constant powering of the alternator); and recover otherwise wasted energy, such as with regenerative braking.

The Lincoln Motor Companyâ $ ™ s reinvention takes a major step forward today with the unveiling of the all - new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility vehicle.

«Following the traditional Honda theme of «man maximum, machine minimum,» the Step Bus seeks to create the largest possible interior with the smallest possible exterior,» said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. «This innovative concept vehicle shows how large functionality can easily exist within small vehicle packages.»

The Honda REMIX small sport concept vehicle made its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

It is scheduled to be introduced to the Japanese market in September, and later on for the US.It is the first Honda to be equipped with the Sport Hybrid Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive, which is a super light, compact single - motor hybrid system designed for small vehicles.

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Earlier today, Ford Motor Company shared seven of the thirteen forthcoming electrified vehicles that the automaker will introduce by 2020 — a list which includes a small, battery - electric SUV with at least 300 miles of total range.

Ford Mustang Cobra - Lurking within the confines of the Ford Motor Co. is a small band of gearheads known as the Special Vehicle Team.

As the world's first dedicated platform fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the smaller and lighter Honda V - flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the smooth high torque front - wheel drive electric motor, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including a 240 mile EPA driving range rating.

Both the Fit Hybrid and the Vezel Hybrid are equipped with Honda's Sport Hybrid Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i - DCD), a one - motor hybrid system suited for small - sized vehicles.

Last month, Ford Motor Company announced that in addition to the rugged, Ranger - based Ford Bronco making its way to the North American market, the automaker is working on a second, smaller off - road SUV in the hopes that they can «reclaim our rightful place as the off - road vehicle leader,» as Ford President of Global Markets Jim Farley put it.

Fuel - cell vehicles are different from «hybrid» vehicles, which use small, conventional gasoline - powered engines to help generate electricity that charges onboard batteries and runs an electric motor.