Sentences with phrase «vehicle efficiency at»

The U.S. Department of Energy's Fuel Cell Technology Program claims that, as of 2011, fuel cells achieved 53 — 59 % efficiency at one - quarter power and 42 — 53 % vehicle efficiency at full power, and a durability of over 120,000 km (75,000 mi) with less than 10 % degradation.

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At the same time, consumption has been falling due to a still - sluggish economy, improved vehicle fuel efficiency and changing driving habits.

«As we continue to focus on quality and efficiency rather than simply pushing for the highest possible volume in the shortest period of time, we expect to have a slightly more gradual ramp through Q1, likely ending the quarter at a weekly rate of about 2,500 Model 3 vehicles,» Tesla said in a release.

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Subaru has admitted inspectors at its manufacturing plants in Japan «inappropriately altered» the emissions and fuel efficiency data of some 900 vehicles so that the average data...

Boosting average fuel efficiency in 50 percent of cars from 20.8 miles per gallon to 30.7 mpg — and there are at least 26 vehicles available today that would do that, ranging from compact cars to sport utility vehicles — would save roughly 30 million metric tons.

Alexia Kelly, a climate policy expert at the World Resources Institute in Washington DC, points out that other domestic policies, such improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency, will bring further reductions.

And while wind energy had been growing at an average annual rate of 27 percent and solar photovoltaic, too, was surging as costs fell sharply, so - called clean coal remained a long way off and governments» ambitions for fuel efficiency and electric vehicles were well ahead of reality.

After all, standards set in California — the eighth - largest economy in the world on its own — are often adopted at the federal level, ranging from emission standards for vehicles to efficiency settings for appliances.

The work of investigators at the ITQ, developed together with the University of Oslo and American multinational company CoorsTek, will make it so that vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell can be recharged with an energetic efficiency and simplicity similar to that of a battery electric vehicle.

At the top of the list are two landmark climate regulations developed under former president Barack Obama: one, now on hold pending a lawsuit, would reduce emissions from power plants; the other, already in place, sets aggressive fuel - efficiency requirements for vehicles up to 2025.

Johnson Controls is partnering with the College of Engineering and the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee on two multi-year research projects aimed at enhancing the vehicle fuel efficiency.

Sponsors: Chemical Imaging Initiative at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, conducted under the Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program (structural and chemical imaging analysis); Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, DOE Office of Vehicle Technologies under the Batteries for Advanced Transportation Technologies program (materials synthesis and property measurement; DOE Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Materials Sciences and Engineering Division (materials synthesis); and DOE's Freedom CAR and Vehicle Technologies Office (materials synthesis).

Vehicle efficiency improvements via effective standards and policies could reduce annual CO2 e emissions from the US, China, and the EU by 1.3 Gt at a savings of about $ 135 billion per year by 2030.

Improvements in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) have increased the efficiency of dive operations and enabled more complex measurements and experiments at great ocean depths.

Despite the focus on efficiency, Automotive News reports that Akerson reassured attendees at the Texas conference that future GM vehicles would still be desirable.

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You'll also hear from Jim Guest, President and Chief Executive Officer of Consumers Union, a longtime champion for consumer rights; and Kathleen Marvaso, Vice President for Public Affairs at AAA, a tireless advocate for consumers on vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and conservation issues.

Car buyers flocked to Hyundai dealerships with fuel efficiency on their minds, as 35 % of vehicles sold in August were models rated at 40 mpg highway.

Park mode lowers the vehicle for easier entry while aero mode automatically activates at speeds over 60 mph to lower the SUV for improved fuel efficiency.

When manufacturers determine the gearing of the transmission, they want the vehicle to be at peak efficiency around 60mph (since most highways have a speed limit of 55 or 65).

The Green Car Awards ™ at the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show honor pickups, light commercial vehicles, and performance vehicles that feature greater efficiency and notable environmental achievement.

Ford's targeting the new vehicle to achieve AT - PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) status in the U.S., though it's hushed right now on the exact powertrain plans (except to say it will use in - house developed lithium - ion batteries and a high - efficiency Atkinson - cycle gasoline evehicle to achieve AT - PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) status in the U.S., though it's hushed right now on the exact powertrain plans (except to say it will use in - house developed lithium - ion batteries and a high - efficiency Atkinson - cycle gasoline eVehicle) status in the U.S., though it's hushed right now on the exact powertrain plans (except to say it will use in - house developed lithium - ion batteries and a high - efficiency Atkinson - cycle gasoline engine).

Aerodynamic styling and cooling enhancements are aimed at improving this large vehicles fuel efficiency, especially on the highway.

Models such as the 2014 Mercedes - Benz GLK250 SUV is one of the vehicles highlighted for the winter months at Loeber Motors near Chicago due to its available four - wheel drive option, as well as its class leading fuel efficiency rating of up to 33 MPG highway.

The engines provide sufficient power without compromising efficiency, so you can appreciate your muscular vehicle without having to make constant pit stops at the gas station.

Advanced throttle - control software enables precise tuning of engine response to fit the character of each vehicle application while setting the engine to run at its peak efficiency for optimal fuel economy.

A new set of initiatives are in place to improve fuel efficiency across its vehicle lineup by at least five percent.

Seminars are being offered in the following tracks: Vehicle Technology Briefing SuperSessions, Business Efficiency 101, Customer Service and Sales Solutions, Industry Trends and Forecasts, Legal and Public Policy, Marketing, Online Marketing, Small Biz Management and Tires at Two with TIA.

Tour the Los Angeles area in the vehicle that has become synonymous with fuel efficiency — find your certified pre-owned Toyota Prius online at Toyota of Hollywood in California.

* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability

We'd go so far as to say that you're unlikely to find another electric vehicle at this price point with this technology and efficiency on the market today.

It allows drivers to monitor the efficiency of their vehicle with average speed and fuel consumption readings, access vehicle telematics and performance data while on the track, while at the same time it can capture biometric data through a heart rate monitor and receive tailored messages from Nissan.

A vehicle's accessories, such as the air conditioner, power steering pump, water pump, or alternator, draw power from the engine and impact the vehicle's fuel efficiency when they are running at speeds that are above or below their optimum rpm.

The package will propel a mid-size passenger vehicle at highway speeds with economical, high powertrain efficiency.

Here at Sloane Toyota of Malvern, you wouldn't believe how many drivers we get from the Devon and Thorndale areas that are looking for a high - efficiency vehicle option.

EV mode works only at slow speeds while ECO is best - suited for a relaxed drive to extract the best fuel - efficiency out of the vehicle.

Whether your vehicle needs the capability and efficiency of the midsized Metris or only a full - size Sprinter van will do, find exactly the balance you're looking for at Sprinter of Hoffman Estates.

The team over at Automobile Magazine was impressed by the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid's ability to deliver hybrid efficiency without making the sacrifices you might expect from such a vehicle.

Ford's renowned Efficiency Leaves are computer - generated graphics that grow across the display whenever the driver operates the vehicle at pre-established levels of eEfficiency Leaves are computer - generated graphics that grow across the display whenever the driver operates the vehicle at pre-established levels of efficiencyefficiency.

This system includes Kinetics» NexDrive EV3 - 850 intelligent 3 - speed dual clutch transmission, designed and developed specifically for medium - and heavy - duty electric vehicles and Kinetics» transmission controls which works harmoniously with UQM's PowerPhase electric motor enabling the system to operate at peak efficiency for extended battery performance and vehicle range.

It also enables the electric motor to operate at peak or near peak efficiency for improved battery performance and vehicle range.

Drivable in multiple modes, the Electric Mode (E-Mode) is the primary selection upon the car's start - up as the drivetrain is eliminated to afford efficiency, prompting the vehicle to run gasoline - free at up to 37 mph (for up to 1.2 miles), depending on driving conditions and the hybrid's battery power.

Also newly available for 2019 is the class - exclusive Active - Level Four - Corner Air Suspension that has the ability to automatically lower the vehicle when cruising at highway speeds to enhance the efficiency!

This puts the Q7 e-tron's $ 139,900 price at the higher end of the scale, but Audi Australia says the vehicle «combines the outstanding luxury, accommodation and practicality of the Audi Q7, with the extraordinary efficiency of hybrid technology.»

Compared to most full - sized vehicles, the Tahoe has impressive fuel - efficiency that makes it a good choice for drivers who want to spend less money on gasoline and make fewer stops at fueling stations.

The stop / start function is standard equipment and is constantly active in the Controlled Efficiency («C») trans - mission program, switching off the eight - cylinder when the vehicle is at a standstill.

It sports a sleek design as a whole, while the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle is evident with the curves at all the right places.

The Hybrid System Indicator screen at the top of the dash shows you performance specs as well as efficiency stats and even tips, so you can access all that this vehicle can do.

With a hybrid version of every vehicle in its lineup, it's clear Lexus has become adept at seeking efficiency.