Sentences with phrase «technologies lower fuel»

Innovative engines and transmission technologies lower fuel consumption by up to 28 percent.

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Motivations include concerns about future demand for transport fuels, growth opportunities in low - carbon technologies, and diversifying into power generation to secure demand for natural gas.»
stocks ended sharply lower Tuesday, as a selloff in the technology sector fueled a rout that wiped out much of Monday's sizable gains.
Continuing with the GPS navigation example, newer digital technologies and applications are now able to route logistics and delivery transporters to maximum delivery effectiveness while lowering fuel costs.
With the first close of the $ 30 - million goal already secured solely from private investors, the Fund is pleased to announce its first two investments: GreenMantra, which has developed a proprietary technology platform to convert plastics into chemicals and other fuels; and Smart Energy Instruments (SEI), which is on track to create low - cost energy sensors that form the backbone of a smarter grid by providing real - time, highly granular data measurements.
As the world's largest provider of enzyme and microbial technologies, our bioinnovation enables higher agricultural yields, low - temperature washing, energy - efficient production, renewable fuel and many other benefits that we rely on today and in the future.
Proponents say the technology used in the planned $ 5.45 - million LightSail 2 demonstration, funded by the nonprofit Planetary Society, could maneuver low - cost satellites called CubeSats in Earth orbit without fuel.
WMG is researching pioneering technology which predicts when machinery requires the shift between low power and high power, thus allowing users to run the machine with the lowest fuel consumption without sacrificing their working performance.
Another popular aspect is «greenness» — catalysts mean lower energy, cleaner processes, and environmentally friendly technologies such as fuel cells (see profile of Sarah Ball).
It turns out they are indispensable for a range of urgently needed green energy technologies such as wind turbine generators, low - energy lighting, fuel cells, rechargeable batteries, magnetic refrigeration and hydrogen storage.
«A low - CO2 fuel will help us to address that remaining portion of the pie,» says David Daggett, technology leader for energy and emissions at Boeing.
«This means that the mere existence of storage technology, which benefits both renewable and fossil fuel power generation, doesn't necessarily lead to lower carbon emissions from electricity generation.»
High and volatile diesel prices will drive companies like UPS and Wal - Mart to further explore various fuel - saving technologies and low - carbon alternatives.
A key question for policymakers is, which transportation technology cuts total emissions at the lowest cost — batteries or fuel cells?
Other similar billion - ton savings in emissions (what Princeton University professors Stephen Pacala and Robert Socolow have dubbed «stabilization wedges») are desperately needed and can come only from reduction in fossil - fuel consumption through energy efficiency, low - carbon technologies and changes in way of life.
Pavel Hejzlar of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology invented a ring - shaped configuration for the fuel that boosts the power output of the plant by 50 percent by enabling it to operate more efficiently and at much lower temperatures.
One area of their research seeks to match engine combustion modes with improved fuel properties to create higher efficiency and lower emission transportation technologies.
To cut our emissions, fossil fuels need to be replaced with low - carbon energy sources such as nuclear power and renewables, and fossil fuel power stations need to be fitted with carbon - capture technology.
Environmental groups are concerned that if left to their own devices, cash - strapped member states won't do much to boost the deployment of renewable energy technology and lower their dependence on fossil fuels.
As Jiang explained, the efficiency of coal conversion technologies remains low, and coal - derived liquid fuels or coal - based synthetic gas have lost their price advantage due to falling prices for conventional energy sources.
To reduce emissions, GE's Dry Low NOx combustion technology mixes fuel with air before burning it in the combustor.
«When it comes to life cycle greenhouse gas emissions, wind and solar energy provide a much better greenhouse gas balance than fossil - based low carbon technologies, because they do not require additional energy for the production and transport of fuels, and the technologies themselves can be produced to a large extend with decarbonized electricity,» states Edgar Hertwich, an industrial ecologist from Yale University who co-authored the study.
While several have fuel cell prototype vehicles on the road — Toyota and Honda are even leasing them to the public in Japan and California — they are spending upwards of $ 1 million to produce each one due to the advanced technology involved and low production runs.
The Energy Department continues low - level work on so - called Gen IV nuclear reactors, fourth - generation technologies that use altered fuels or produce a more manageable waste stream.
Whether it's swapping your car for an electric vehicle, or your natural gas furnace for geothermal heating, transitioning from fossil fuels to electric - powered technology is widely believed to be the best way to lower carbon emissions.
Kennedy's study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, proposes a new decision - making threshold for when to move from fossil fuel technology to electric power (called electrification), and at what point that move may increase or lower carbon emissions.
For its part, UPS was an early adopter of cleaner vehicles, and today operates upwards of 2,500 low - emission vehicles that run on alternative fuels and technologies.
The architects of modern fuel cell technology, Plug Power Inc. revolutionized the industry with cost - effective power solutions that increase productivity, lower operating costs and reduce carbon footprints.
Renewable fuels and chemicals company Virent has established a strategic consortium with Tesoro, Toray, Johnson Matthey and The Coca - Cola Company focused on completing the development and scale up of Virent's BioForming technology to produce low carbon bio-based fuels and bio-paraxylene (a key raw material for the production of 100 % bio-polyester)....
«JCAP's work to produce fuels from sunlight and carbon dioxide holds the promise of a potentially revolutionary technology that would put America on the path to a low - carbon economy,» said Lynn Orr, undersecretary for science and energy.
Through our Vehicle, Bioenergy, and Fuel Cell Technologies Offices, EERE advances the development of next - generation technologies to improve plug - in electric and other alternative - fuel vehicles, advanced combustion engine and vehicle efficiency, and produce low - carbon domestic transportation fuFuel Cell Technologies Offices, EERE advances the development of next - generation technologies to improve plug - in electric and other alternative - fuel vehicles, advanced combustion engine and vehicle efficiency, and produce low - carbon domestic transportation fufuel vehicles, advanced combustion engine and vehicle efficiency, and produce low - carbon domestic transportation fuels.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the National Energy Technology Laboratory serve as the principal leads on this initiative, which could ultimately lower emissions, reduce fuel and maintenance costs across the economy, and save millions of dollars.
AvantiRenewables provides customers with flexible and tailored lower carbon fuel choices and one of its first offerings uses biomass technology to deliver heating and hot water for businesses.
Ford's upgraded 5.0 - liter V - 8 features a dual - fuel, high - pressure direct injection, and low - pressure port fuel injection technology for increased power and efficiency.
The quest for improved fuel economy and lower emissions continues to push powertrain technology and advancements.
The list of available technologies includes the fuel - sipping Eco Pro mode; a color head - up display; adaptive cruise control; pedestrian and forward - collision warning; blind - spot detection; a 360 - degree camera system; BMW ConnectedDrive and BMW Apps connectivity; and Proactive Driving Assistant, which can preemptively tell the driver to slow down when he or she is approaching an area with a lower speed limit.
Vehicle technologies include Hybrids, low - weight materials, low rolling resistance tires, fuel - tracking devices, and synthetic oils.
The latest injection technology, fully variable valve control performance control and latest - generation turbochargers: All petrol power plants from the BMW EfficientDynamics engine family offer impressive strength — and astonishingly low fuel consumption and emissions.
The SLK 55 AMG is the perfect embodiment of the new AMG brand claim of «Driving Performance»: in the compact high - performance roadster segment there is nothing to compare to its combination of tangible driving dynamics, superior sportiness, unique high - technology and low fuel consumption.
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Low - mileage drivers will enjoy the 113 and 148bhp 1.0 and 1.5 - litre TSI petrols, the latter of which boasts clever cylinder - deactivation technology to help reduce fuel consumption.
The combination of these EfficientDynamics technologies produced an innovative vehicle offering not only low fuel consumption, but also awesome driving dynamics and stability in all driving conditions.
This all - aluminium, 5,972 cc V12 features TwinPower turbo technology, direct fuel injection and Double - VANOS variable camshaft control to produce 544hp and 750Nm of torque from as low as 1,500 rpm.
Under the hood of the Mercedes - Benz Metris Cargo Van you will find an efficient gas engine that comes available with ECO-START ® / Stop technology to help you reduce fuel consumption and lower your cost of ownership.
outlet diameter; Features high technology filtration; Designed to provide optimum balance between low restriction and required efficiency; Comes with filter body and bottom plate engineered to resist pressure and vibrations; Designed for fuel injection systems and oxygenated fuels.
Ingenium diesel6: Low fuel consumption, high torque Available later in 2016, the clean, responsive, Ingenium diesel uses state - of - the - art technologies including selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and low - pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) to cut NOx and CO2 emissioLow fuel consumption, high torque Available later in 2016, the clean, responsive, Ingenium diesel uses state - of - the - art technologies including selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and low - pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) to cut NOx and CO2 emissiolow - pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) to cut NOx and CO2 emissions.
Background: The fuel consumption values were lowered by up to 21 per cent; the infotainment and assistance systems introduce the technology usually preserved for cars much larger than those of the Polo segment.
The 2009 TSX has improved fuel economy, lower emissions, added safety features, and more technology than ever before.
This electro - hydraulic variable - valve actuation technology delivers an increase in power up to 10 %, an improvement in low rpm torque up to 15 % and a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions up to 10 % when compared with similar engines without the technology.
* Segment - best towing (20,000 lb / 9,072 kg) and payload (6,335 lb / 2,873 kg) supported by all - new frames and strong suspensions for maximum capability * Class - leading torque, class - leading fuel economy with up to 63 - percent lower emissions and quicker acceleration with new 6.6 L Duramax diesel mated to new Allison 1000 six - speed automatic transmission * B20 biodiesel capable * All - new exhaust brake system for greater feeling of control and reduced brake pad wear * Comprehensive set of confidence - and control - related features, including trailer sway control, integrated trailer brake control, hill start assist, automatic grade braking and intelligent brake assist * Bold and new exterior design features louvered hood, front bumper, grille and 20 - inch wheels * Extended cab models feature 170 - degree - opening rear access doors for unobstructed access to the interior * Purposeful technology, including available mobile WiFi, USB connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, XM Satellite Radio, OnStar 9.0 and navigation * Goes on sale this summer
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