For years, Americans have been treating pickups like cars, using them for everyday transportation, but today's higher gas prices have buyers
wanting more fuel economy and putting pickups back in the hauling and work - duty categories.
Not exact matches
We
want to continue to see growth in numbers of businesses, but
more importantly, we
want to see those businesses succeed and
fuel our
economy.
I'd like to think we did it because we didn't
want to press our luck anymore, because repairs cost
more than the Blue Book said you were worth, because you didn't have anti-lock brakes or passenger - side airbags, because we really couldn't have you breaking down on a late - night drive home from the airport or on a busy interstate, because of
fuel economy and our deepening concern over climate change.
«The economic potential from the Marcellus Shale could provide a badly needed boost to the
economy of the Southern Tier and even many environmentalists agree we
want to produce
more domestic natural gas that reduces the need for environmentally damaging
fuel sources such as coal,» his campaign statement said, while adding, «Existing watersheds are sacrosanct, and Andrew Cuomo would not support any drilling that would threaten the state's major sources of drinking water.»
Emerging
economies like Saudi Arabia and China, the world's top emitter,
want rich countries to commit to doing
more to cut greenhouse gas output while allowing poorer nations to burn
more fossil
fuels to build their
economies and end poverty.
When asked about hydrogen as a practical
fuel, Bereisa told us, «There's a lot
more hydrogen production around than people think, so if the country
wanted to move to a hydrogen
economy, it could get done pretty quickly and with a lot less investment than we're already seeing in the current stimulus package.»
With a continuously variable transmission, the CR - Z delivers 35/39 mpg city / highway, but you'll
want the six - speed manual (which drops
fuel economy to 31/37 mpg) for a significantly
more engaging experience.
Clearly, while some customers may
want to pretend they're out on the Rubicon, in these
more pragmatic economic times, they're increasingly unwilling to put up with the drawbacks of a body - on - frame SUV: heavy weight, inefficient space utilization, lack of ride refinement, and of course, miserable
fuel economy.
This is too bad considering virtually all competing midsize sedans come with that option for people who
want more performance, even if it does come at the sacrifice of
fuel economy.
Of course, there's always a price for luxury, and besides the minor sticker shock, you might
want to reevaluate your driving habits when you consider the
fuel economy; at an estimated 12.5 L / 100 km in the city, and a
more respectable 8.9 L on the highway, you'll start feeling guilty if you use the Sienna for short errands around town.
If you
want more power, there is a 2.4 - liter engine with 201 horses and 170 lb - ft of torque able to return a
fuel economy of 20mpg (city) and 29mpg (highway).
With
more consumer concern about
fuel prices, future customers may
want to maximize the performance of their vehicles without compromising
fuel economy.
Subcompact crossovers are swiftly developing their own fan base among drivers who
want something a little
more spacious than your average hatchback with the convenience and
fuel economy of something smaller than a crossover.
If they
want more power and substantially better
fuel economy then they better be ready to pay for it.
It was the first crossover designed for customers who
wanted more interior space and higher visibility of SUV and
fuel economy of a compact car.
With great
fuel economy, RAV4 Hybrid helps you get even
more from everything you
want to do.
They're great for delivering high
fuel economy and make terrific city cars, but if you have any thoughts of freeway driving, you may
want to consider a
more powerful turbocharged version to make merging a little easier.
«Automakers have the task of meeting increasing emissions regulations and tightening
fuel economy standards while consumers
want more power.
It also starts at a significantly lower price point than the 2017 e-Golf, making it
more suitable for drivers who
want the best possible value while still achieving excellent
fuel economy and performance in the city.
With an EPA - estimated
fuel economy of 23 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 36 on the highway, the Chrysler 200 will get you where you
want to go in comfort and style along with fewer stops to fill up than the comparable Buick Regal's estimated 19 mpg city and 30 highway, or the
more expensive Infiniti Q70's 18 city and 25 highway mpg.
NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 — The new Ford Taurus delivers
more of what large sedan customers really
want for the 2013 model year — with even better
fuel economy,
more technology, design refinement, improved craftsmanship and enhanced driving dynamics.
«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.
If you
want slightly better
fuel economy and a little
more horsepower, the Crosstrek also comes as a hybrid, ranging from $ 25,995 to $ 29,225 with about the same differences in standard equipment across the price range.
Fuel economy is average for the class; if you
want something
more efficient, look for Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla.
Not surprisingly, many truck owners don't
want to deal with steep price increases, large / bulky size or poor
fuel economy, and
wanted something
more practical.
And for those who
want more power or towing capacity, the 6.2 - liter V8, available only on the Denali trim level, is tops in its class, offering significantly
more power and torque with very little penalty in
fuel economy.
If you
want to drive around with
more than one person, don't relish the idea of filling up with super unleaded,
want fuel economy better than 38 - highway mpg, or in the case of the Fortwo ED
more than 75 (estimated) miles of range, there are better cars out there.
Those who
want more power will be able to opt for the 5.3 liter Ecotec3 V8, rated at 355 horsepower and with a
fuel economy of just 23 MPG highway.
We
wanted the versatility that an SUV offers, good
fuel economy, comfort and reliability; the Venza does all of that and
more.
It is proof positive that,
more people than Toyota imagined
want to drive cars with radically improved
fuel economy and significantly less environmental impact.This second generation is larger than the original and carries
more standard features.
With one of the largest backseats and trunks in this segment, the Forte will definitely be a good choice for first - time car buyers or drivers who are
wanting to get
more fuel -
economy out of his or her car without giving up interior space and style.
People who
want to look for a sportier alternative can look at the Audi A3 TDI (MSRP $ 28,100) which provides less
fuel economy but
more space and faster acceleration.
Whether you
want the
more performance of the H6 or the
fuel economy of the four - cylinder, the 2016 Subaru Outback is a really good choice for a new vehicle.
The diesel provides better torque and
fuel economy numbers but if you don't
want to pay the premium for it, the gas engines are
more than adequate for the Terrain.
It offers a very low list price, potentially great
fuel economy and an excellent standard warranty although taking advantage of that last point would require you to keep it for a number of years, something you may not
want to do considering the number of far
more accomplished alternatives out there.
The car's platform and powertrain choices are largely unchanged, though they offer
more of most everything the casual shopper
wants:
fuel economy, features and room.
Dig deeper into the freshened RAV4 lineup, past the typical changes like new light housings, bumpers, rocker panels and wheel designs, and you'll also find the new SE model for people who still
want flexible interior space and good
fuel economy, but prefer their vehicles to be a bit
more engaging from behind the wheel.
So, if
fuel economy and space for your passengers and cargo is important, then you might
want to go with the slightly
more expensive Versa Note.
If you're in the market for an incredible SUV - and value on - the - road comfort and manners
more than ultimate off - road prowess or tow capacity - you'll definitely
want to check out this Nissan Rogue S. Outstanding
fuel economy and sleek styling are two great reasons to consider this Nissan Rogue.
Nothing wrong with that, but Kia believes many customers just
want good
fuel economy in a
more traditional design, and so we have the Niro Hybrid..
I am not yet in my 40's but was raised in a very alternative community of people in nyc in the 70's and 80's... amidst the depression of the city at that time, there were tons of free - thinking individuals, groups and companies leading the way presenting biofuel - concepts and ideas, or promoting industries based on recycling things rather than being a disposable society... there have always been large numbers of people in the pro-environment movement country and world - wide that cried out about how alternative thinking would lead to newer,
more positive and less harmfully - impacting industries and tried to introduce inventions that could have spurred new
economies... Had the auto industry not blocked things, we could have had
more energy efficient cars decades ago... but they did not
want the «expense» of helping foster this new industry... it is so damn sad it took a war to make people «wake up» about alternative
fuels and how exciting the options are.
It's a long term policy that has to continually signal throughout the
economy that we
want less fossil
fuel pollution and
more renewable energy and efficiency, as Rick described above.
As the auto industry and environmental groups count down the days until the NHTSA releases proposals to revise
fuel -
economy standards, surveys show one industry
wants the... read
more March 22, 2018 by John Voelcker
I
wanted a
more thorough explanation, so I spoke via email with Todd Nissen, Sustainability Communications Manager at Ford, and asked him HOW these factors can influence our
fuel economy, and what the «other factors» are that can effect results.
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