And will it be money well spent if the government's goal is fuel efficiency and less pollution?
New and further-developed technologies offer improved performance while also enhancing fuel efficiency and comfort.
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So far BMW has relied more on diesels than hybrids for improving fuel efficiency.
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The cost differential is driven by air pollution, interconnection and the economics of fuel efficiency.
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Part of the program's intent is to get vehicles with low fuel efficiency off the road.
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That effort includes pushing "greener" hybrid and electric cars that stress fuel efficiency and cleaner technology.
The aircraft have more capacity and greater fuel efficiency than the 737s they will replace.
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But it is the concept aircraft's fuel efficiency that is really making aircraft manufacturers take note.
Europeans have long embraced diesel-powered automobiles for their unique combination of performance and fuel efficiency.
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So last year, we established a groundbreaking national fuel efficiency standard for cars and trucks.
The lithium-ion batteries made by GS Yuasa are specifically designed for fuel efficiency.
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Still, Bloomberg is praising Obama for increasing fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks.
So it is a huge need for us to increase our fuel efficiency on cars now.
Now, in my first term, we doubled fuel efficiency standards on cars and trucks.
New government rules require new vehicle fuel efficiency to average 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.
Congress' recent decision to raise fuel efficiency requirements has intensified the auto industry's interest in lightweight materials.
Those buying the Prius cite its technology, its environmental benefits and of course the fuel efficiency.
Companies like Ford are realizing that there is more to an eco-friendlier vehicle than simply fuel efficiency.
After all, for decades we had made little headway in improving the fuel efficiency of our cars.
High-efficiency internal combustion engines combined with lightweight materials can dramatically increase fuel efficiency in cars and trucks.
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Each car was scored for its performance in terms of air pollution, fuel efficiency and carbon footprint ratings.
But no matter how good it is otherwise, the C-Max keeps bringing the conversation back to fuel efficiency.
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The 787 is the first airliner made mostly from lightweight composite materials, which increases an aircrafts fuel efficiency.
Hugh Somerville, of British Airways, said he thought the report's figures on aircraft fuel efficiency were "a gross overestimate".
Many cars, including the Mazda CX-5 and Volkswagen Golf, use variable valve timing to maximize fuel efficiency and performance.
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It is thought the Dreamliner's claim to fuel efficiency will be an advantage as oil prices continue to soar.
Fuel efficiency is 18 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway.
As a result, we have done little to increase the fuel efficiency of America's cars and trucks for decades.
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They have a fuel efficiency of 45% for AC, but up to 54% if DC is the needed output.
They've been trying -- they would market and create vehicles that were ahead of the curve on fuel efficiency.
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