Sentences with phrase «traditional gas engines»

Along with the traditional gas engine, there's a hybrid version, too.

It's got just 8.2 cubic feet back there, less than the 12 in the hybrid or the 16 in the traditional gas engine.

Not exact matches

Whereas traditional chemical rockets produce a powerful but brief blast of gas, electric engines fire a gentle but steady stream of particles.

A whole lot of space — based on the modular transverse matrix — sustainable engines like a new natural gas TGI, the world premiere of a new generation of the Active Info Display, the latest infotainment systems, and forward - thinking assistance systems — these qualities enable this Volkswagen to overcome traditional class boundaries,» said Dr. Frank Welsch, VW development board member, in a statement.

However, traditional four - cylinder gas and diesel engines will also be in the cards.

Despite continued investment and occasional breakthroughs like Infiniti's new cutting - edge variable - compression four - banger, smart money is starting to flow away from traditional gas and diesel engines in favor of electrification.

Unlike most high - power, high - profile muscle car builds, whatever check - writer commissioned this psychopath eschewed the traditional big - block gas engine in favor of a 6.7 - liter Cummins I - 6, putting down an insane 1,500 hp and 2,500 lb - ft of torque to the rear wheels.

Electric and hybrid vehicles do not rely on traditional gas or diesel - powered engines at low speeds, making them much quieter and their approach difficult to detect.

The logic makes sense: according to the Fiat Chrysler slides, the next Chrysler Town & Country will be offered with traditional and plug - in hybrid powertrains, and the crossover due a year later will likewise feature both traditional gas and plug - in engine choices.

Safety is an important component of any vehicle, no matter if they have a traditional gas - powered engine or an electric - driven one.

With the marque's traditional — and expected — performance as a lodestar, the engineers strapped together a 4.0 - liter V8 gas engine with a high - power electric motor.

Slipping the transmission into Drive and stepping on the gas pedal will get you underway much like in a traditional automobile, but the Accord Hybrid has been engineered to maintain its efficiency by switching between three driving modes: EV drive, Engine drive and Hybrid drive.

Magna's eRAD system complements a traditional gas - or diesel - engine front - wheel - drive powertrain with an independent electric powertrain to power the rear wheels.

Switch to sport or sport - plus for a more traditional Porsche experience --- the gas engine is on at all times in those modes, including at idle, combining a nice internal combustion grumble with electric motor boost to augment the V6's torque curve.

The twin - scroll turbocharger design has several other advantages over traditional, single - scroll turbocharging systems, including: • Improved combustion efficiency • Low engine - speed efficiency • Kinetic exhaust gas energy is not wasted or trapped • Cooler cylinder temperatures • Lower exhaust temperatures • Leaner air / fuel ratio • Better pressure distribution in the exhaust ports and more efficient delivery of exhaust gas energy to the turbocharger's turbine Veloster's twin - scroll turbo has superior handling of exhaust gas separation at the turbine leading to improved low - end torque and faster transient torque response.

The electric motor is positioned between the gas engine and the seven - speed transmission and are connected via clutches, which allows the C350 Hybrid to operate as an EV, a traditional gas - powered sedan, or a combination of the two.

Engine choices include a normally aspirated V6, a turbocharged V6 in two states of tune, a turbocharged V8, and a plug - in hybrid drivetrain providing limited electric - only range before reverting to traditional gas - electric propulsion.

The more traditional 2.5 Liter flat four gas burning power plant makes a total of 165 HP and 169 lb - ft of torque by taking advantage of Subaru's new i - AVLS, active valve lift system to help the internal combustion engine breathe a bit easier.

When we were assembling our list of the 10 best - value hybrids, we focused on traditional hybrids (a gas engine paired to an electric motor) though we decided to make an exception for the Chevy Volt, because it's worth highlighting this car's value.

The 2013 model year will mark the end of an era for the Evolution, with it being the last in the line to use a traditional gas - powered turbocharged engine.

Of course, the 2016 Nissan Titan roster will feature more traditional, gas - engined models as well, albeit with non-traditional truck touches like today's most popular driver assistance and connectivity technologies, along with an expressive «anatomical» design.

That's why we think a traditional front - wheel - drive compact or subcompact with an efficient four - cylinder engine is a better gas - saving alternative for many buyers.

Obama noted that there has been progress in the transportation sector, including the increased use of vehicles that are powered by biofuels and natural gas, as well as the auto industry's more efficient production methods involving traditional engines.

This makes the acceleration at least 3 times larger than the traditional ICE (Internal combustion engine — regular gas engines).