Sentences with phrase «vehicle performance compared»

Patriot's CVT2 also improves vehicle performance compared with a traditional automatic transaxle because of optimized gear ratios, especially in the 30 — 60 mph range during passing maneuvers.

Not exact matches

This gap in research has now been closed by scientists of the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT): They compared the performances of 49,000 battery electric cars and 73,000 plug - in hybrid vehicles in Germany and the US using data from fleet trials and automotive manufacturers as well as from websites for drivers to manage and monitor their vehicles.

Now, a team of researchers led by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have reported that a new lithium - sulfur battery component allows a doubling in capacity compared to a conventional lithium - sulfur battery, even after more than 100 charge cycles at high current densities, which are key performance metrics for their adoption in electric vehicles (EVs) and in aviation.

Winter tires are relatively cheap insurance, and compared to what you get for the price — massively improved vehicle performance for anywhere from two to six months out of the year --- they're a literal bargain.

The Autocar tyre test compares tyres on two different vehicles, a standard family saloon — in this case a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi — and a more powerful, high performance vehicle — a Mercedes C350.

The Prius c still has a roomy interior and offers impressive performance for a hybrid vehicle, but that sours when compared to regular engines.

The system estimates the maximum road - holding available by continuously monitoring the relative speeds of the wheels, comparing them with a vehicle handling model memorised in the control system, and subsequently optimising performance by acting on the engine torque output.

With the combined output of both drives, the first MINI hybrid vehicle demonstrates unparalleled acceleration performance when compared with its combustion - only siblings.

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In conventional AWD vehicles, the weight and friction of the additional drive components reduce the vehicle's acceleration performance compared to the same model with 2WD.

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program compares vehicles by their performance in frontal crashes at 35 mph because more than half of vehicle occupant injuries occur in such accidents.

The crash tests compare vehicles by their performance in front crashes into a fixed barrier at 35 mph; more than half of vehicle occupant injuries occur in such accidents.

Because there are no other vehicles quite like the Expo, you can't really compare it to anything else in terms of size, price and performance.

The Transit Connect's passenger configuration earned a class leading economic performance rating in ASG's Study, costing 19 % less to purchase and operate over the first 6.5 years in its life - cycle, when compared with the average vehicle in its segment.

While it's not completely fair to compare it to a Tesla Model S, you receive a far more practical vehicle with performance to match its price tag, which according to Telsa, starts at $ 71k before the tax credit.

FORD F - SERIES HAS BEST FEBRUARY IN EIGHT YEARS; LINCOLN SALES INCREASE 36 PERCENT Ford F - Series, America's best - selling truck for 37 years, posts best February U.S. sales in eight years Continuing its momentum during the past five months, Lincoln sales increase 36 percent on strong MKZ and MKX performance Ford Motor Company February U.S. sales of 183,947 vehicles decline 6 percent compared with last year; retail sales total 125,919 vehicles, down 4 percent DEARBORN, Mich., March.

The 2014 Subaru Forester XT is an all - new entry into the performance SUV universe, adding finesse and muscle compared to last year's edition of the vehicle.

Coupled with a 23kW electric motor the performance of this car represents a major breakthrough in further improving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions when compared to similar vehicles equipped with a petrol hybrid system.

In comparing with the other 2 Japanese brands, the Nissan Altima is definitely more of a performance vehicle (the other 2 made me feel like I was «Driving Ms. Daisy»).

The Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle debuted last month at the Tokyo Motor Show and offers improved performance, packaging and range compared to the last - generation FCX Clarity.

ASG» study also found Ford vehicles delivering the best average environmental performance score and lowest forecasted life - cycle carbon emissions across each competitive vehicle class, when compared against other brands in ASG's 2016 Automotive Performance Assessment (API) for Norperformance score and lowest forecasted life - cycle carbon emissions across each competitive vehicle class, when compared against other brands in ASG's 2016 Automotive Performance Assessment (API) for NorPerformance Assessment (API) for North America.

Eight vehicles have been compared with respect to their performance on the test track.

Mazda's CX - 9 is a full size larger than Mazda's performance utility vehicle, the Mazda CX - 7, and closely related to the Ford Edge; but compared to the Edge and most other crossover SUVs, it has a sportier character, and some might find the Mazda CX - 9's overall package a bit more attractive.

We look at each car's average speed and the distance that they travel and we adjust their amount of fuel that they would have had to burn in order to go as fast and as far as the leader, and that gives us an equitable basis for comparing the performance of the vehicles.»

Although the Subaru PZEV runs on regular unleaded fuel, it offers significant smog - reducing environmental benefits and delivers equal performance compared to non-PZEV cars or SUVs, including hybrids, diesels and alternative fuel vehicles.

They compare Subaru vehicles to others in its class by examining which model delivers better performance, technological offerings, safety features, model choices and design.

The GTI vehicle is the perfect balance of affordability and performance while having nicer amenities compared to others in the same price range.

Alpha is frequently used to compare the performance of various ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles against a measure considered «the market» and typically done to gauge the talent level of a trader or investment manager.

Next, if you're comparing performance to another not - T4 $ Model, then you should know that the chances that their returns have been linked to account for past investment vehicle changes, rebalancings, and asset class weight changes are slim to none, and Slim left town.

Speed Test Pack (priced at around # 4.14), meanwhile, adds in an oval test track and a performance measurement mode, allowing you to compare the stats of your various vehicles.

Please revisit my March post, «An Online Tool For Gauging the Relative Value of Efficient Cars,» for a practical tool with which consumers can compare vehicle's energy and environmental performance.

Plug - in hybrids can offer increased environmental performance and lower refueling costs compared to conventional vehicles.

Like with the plug - in hybrid version, Mini's CEO Peter Schwarzenbauer says the electric version of the Cooper will arrive with new battery technology that will offer superior performance compared to other electric vehicles currently on the market.