Innovative engines and transmission
technologies lower fuel consumption by up to 28 percent.
Not exact matches
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 fu
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 fu
fuel 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.
The award - winning magazine and GreenCarJournal.com are premier sources of information on high
fuel efficiency,
low emission, advanced
technology, and connected vehicles.
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 emissio
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 emissio
low - 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