Sentences with phrase «vehicle fuel efficiency by»

Government officials in Japan announced that the country is considering new rules that would require automakers to improve average vehicle fuel efficiency by 20 % from 2004 levels by 2015.

The United States could have achieved the same reduction in oil use (~ 11 billion gallons of oil per year) by simply improving (average fleet) vehicle fuel efficiency by just over ONE MILE PER GALLON.»

In 2012 the Barack Obama administration introduced emission standards mandating the doubling of vehicle fuel efficiency by 2025.

The move comes because the company has made big inroads into its original target by cutting aircraft emissions intensity by 13.8 % efficiency and improving vehicle fuel efficiency by 16.6 % up until the end of the 2011 financial year.

Driving habits and auto maintenance influence vehicle fuel efficiency by as much as 15 %.

Not exact matches

Oil demand will be squeezed by electric vehicles, fuel efficiency and ride - sharing in the years ahead.

Adjusting for a shift in consumer demand to larger vehicles, the current rules are projected to hike fuel efficiency to a fleetwide average of 46.8 miles per gallon by 2026, according to a letter sent Tuesday by Senator Tom Carper to Pruitt and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

The Obama rules adopted in 2012 sought to double average fleet - wide vehicle fuel efficiency to about 50 miles (80 km) per gallon by 2025, but included an evaluation due by April 2018 to determine if the rules were appropriate.

• Creating cleaner transportation options — by investing in public transit infrastructure, improving our fuel efficiency and transitioning to low - carbon options like electric vehicles;

-- «Calpers rejects plea to divest from carmakers over emissions,» by Bloomberg's Kate Smith: «The nation's largest pension system has rejected a call to divest from vehicle manufacturers that follow the president's agenda to roll back fuel efficiency standards, according to an April 20 letter.

Boosting the fuel efficiency of motor vehicles by «harvesting» the energy generated by their shock absorbers and feeding it back into batteries or electrical systems such as air conditioning has become a major goal in automotive engineering.

The Chinese government hopes to avoid an auto - driven environmental apocalypse both by mandating increasing fuel efficiency but also by pushing these domestic vehicle manufacturers for homegrown hybrid, electric and fuel - cell vehicles under its «863» program — deriving its name from its launch back in March 1986.

In the bipartisan 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, we increased new fuel economy standards for vehicles, along with other provisions to increase energy efficiency, save drivers money, reduce pollution, and strengthen our security by making America less dependent on foreign oil.

California is aiming to increase vehicles» fuel efficiency by reducing energy loss from deformed tires.

Under today's federal standards, average vehicle fuel efficiency is set to rise to 54.5 mpg for cars and small trucks by 2025.

But Chu said the government does need to send clear signals to the private sector, such as those sent by setting high goals for improving vehicle fuel efficiency.

Like other major automakers, Audi (and its parent Volkswagen Group) is working on meeting its medium - term regulatory requirements (e.g., in the 2020 timeframe) by reducing the average fuel consumption of its new vehicles using a combination of three primary measures: optimizing its combustion engines for greater efficiency; developing alternative drive... Read more →

In fact, the four biggest economies in the world all have fuel efficiency standards that will converge by 2025, encouraging research and development of lower emission vehicles on an international scale.

Drowned out by the news of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt's projected 230 miles per gallon city fuel efficiency rating was confirmation from GM that two previously unannounced vehicles will join the Cadillac lineup, one of which — an entry - level vehicle — was specifically called out.»

The European Commission is requiring a 25 % improvement in fuel efficiency by 2012 that would reduce carbon - dioxide emissions for new vehicles.

«In light of future greenhouse gas and corporate average fuel economy requirements beginning in 2017,» their petition says, «camera - based systems represent an opportunity to increase vehicle fuel efficiency through improved aerodynamics by eliminating externally mounted mirrors.»

All Grand Cherokee models equipped with the 3.6 - liter Pentastar V - 6 engine features Engine Stop - Start (ESS) technology to improve fuel efficiency by shutting the engine off when the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

As the world's first model to offer customers the choice of three powertrain options, the IONIQ combines class - leading fuel efficiency with a fun, responsive drive and attractive design, a unique mix not yet achieved by a hybrid vehicle.

The Indian Maserati Levante will initially be powered by a 3.0 - litre, V6 diesel engine producing 275 HP of power, mated to an 8 - speed automatic gearbox and the engine is known for its smooth and timely power delivery, the SUV also gets a Start - Stop system that shuts down the engine when idle and turns it on when it is time to move again increasing the vehicle's fuel efficiency.

To help meet its goals of improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions of its vehicles, Hyundai Motor Company has completed the development of an all - new 6 - speed automatic transaxle for transverse engine applications that it says will boost fuel economy by more than 12.2 %....

This combines with the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) mild hybrid system to realise even greater fuel efficiency.

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

The use of aluminum and super high - tensile steel throughout the vehicle reduce the weight by almost 20 percent over last year's model, thereby enhancing fuel efficiency and performance even further.

Subaru is looking to increase the fuel efficiency of its vehicles by 30 percent and will introduce new technologies like turbocharging, different transmissions and hybrid systems to help meet those goals.

The company makes belts that are incorporated into CVTs used in vehicles made by Toyota Motor, and the expansion is in response to growing inquiries from Toyota as the automaker increases production of vehicles equipped with CVT, which offer greater fuel efficiency than conventional automatic transmissions, according to the report.

Other symptoms include harsh shifting or failure to shift by the transmission, as well as a reduction in the fuel efficiency of the vehicle.

An Eco Assist system helps teach good driving habits by indicating to the driver when they are operating the vehicle in a manner conducive to fuel efficiency.

Hypermiling maximises the fuel efficiency of a vehicle, and the HyperEconiq Ioniq achieves this by means of a pulse - chamber intake and exhaust system for enhanced volumetric efficiency and low - rolling resistance tyres.

The idea of hypermiling refers to maximising the fuel efficiency of a vehicle, which the HyperEconiq Ioniq achieves by means of a pulse - chamber intake and exhaust system for enhanced volumetric efficiency and low - rolling resistance tyres.

In addition to the i - MMD technology, Honda has helped maximize this Accord's fuel efficiency by reducing the weight of the vehicle, compared to its conventionally - powered sibling.

This Silverado 1500 is beautifully finished in Summit White and complimented by shale colored Cloth and this exceptional vehicle gives you an amazing driving experience, wraps you in all the right creature comforts and does so along with impressive Fuel efficiency rating.

The interior strives to achieve harmony between man and machine by taking advantage of new powertrain packaging efficiencies delivering even greater passenger space than its predecessor, the 4 - passenger Honda FCX Clarity fuel - cell vehicle.

Through applications of the new technology first in the mini-vehicle N BOX — the first model of the new mini-vehicle N Series — and gradually in other vehicle models, Honda is targeting top - of - industry fuel efficiency for every category within three years, while simultaneously setting a timeline of 2020 to reduce by 30 % CO2 emissions for all products sold worldwide, relative to emission figures for 2000.

By 2014, the new V - 6 is expected to account for more than a third of the powertrains in the vehicle line - up and substantially contribute to an overall corporate fuel efficiency improvement of more than 25 percent.

Under the PURE DRIVE label, Nissan manufactures an extended line - up of environmentally friendly, internal combustion engine vehicles offering class - leading fuel efficiency supported by advanced green technologies.

«The introduction of eco-friendly vehicles such as the Optima Sportswagon Plug - in Hybrid will ensure Kia remains on course to achieve its mission of improving average fleet fuel efficiency by 25 per cent by 2020, compared to 2014 levels.»

«The improvements in the efficiency and performance of the 2016 Volt are driven by what owners said they wanted in the next - generation model: more range, better fuel economy and stronger acceleration,» notes Andrew Farah, vehicle chief engineer.

The objective of the first subtopic is to develop and demonstrate friction and wear reduction technologies for light -, medium -, or heavy - duty vehicles that improve fuel efficiency of legacy vehicles by at least 2 %, and / or improve fuel efficiency of future vehicles by at least 4 % (improvement based on comparative results from engine dynamometer, chassis dynamometer testing, or test track, e.g., SAE J1321) without adverse impacts on vehicle performance or durability.

With an electric servo brake system that increases electrical regenerative efficiency and a fully - electric compressor that reduces engine load, the Sport Hybrid i - DCD improves the vehicle's fuel economy by more than 35 % compared to a current IMA hybrid system.

From a long list of vehicles that qualified in varying degrees as safe, roomy and affordable, the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com selected this year's 10 Best New Family Vehicles by evaluating each on such factors as capability, fuel efficiency, resale value, and the all - important kid - friendliness.

This LE Corolla is beautifully finished in Black Sand Pearl and complimented by Ash w / Fabric Seat Trim and this exceptional vehicle gives you an amazing driving experience, wraps you in all the right creature comforts and does so along with impressive Fuel efficiency rating.

This Sport Accord is beautifully finished in Modern Steel Metallic and complimented by Black w / Cloth Seat Trim and this exceptional vehicle gives you an impressive Fuel efficiency rating.

All vehicles are run through the same EPA fuel - efficiency test but the test is not administered by the EPA, instead the automakers conduct the test and EPA often conducts reviews.

The Provoq has a sleek, athletic shape that builds on the second generation of Cadillac's design renaissance, led by the 2008 CTS, with dynamic and purposeful features that support the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain and contribute to the vehicle's overall efficiency.

The fuel efficiency of the Maruti Ciaz further increased with the addition of the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) micro-hybrid system.