water_skipper asked:


As the economics of fuel changes with speed? I 'm specifically that question about how the MPG changes to four of the layer of contrivance with speed but I 'd be curious about any vehicle. I 'd be particularly interested to compare the type of engine (petrol, diesel, rotary steam …). If it 's just RPM, why don' t the cars are just the most high gear so they can get good mileage at high speed?

HARRIS

Mikey asked:


I was just watching the clarkson of jeremy go from London to Scotland and back on one tank of petrol and he said that the best speed? Fuel economy for the hearing that he was driving was 56mph. I was just wondering if anyone knows the speed? Exact for better fuel economy in a Mondeo Ghia 2.0l x. It was highways all the way. You didn 't answer to my question: (

ALVIN

KatieJones asked:


The pictures of Detroit auto I went to Capitol Hill Wednesday? invite undecided lawmakers to support the proposed fuel economy compromise? s? the Sen. Carl Levin? that the samples would increase fuel economy but how drastically bill on the Senate room. Troy Clarke, the chairman of General Motors Corp. 'The unit? s North America and Beth Lowery, vice president of? s? the company? for energy policy, are seeing more? of a dozen senators and representatives in the meetings. Meanwhile, Sue Cischke, vice president of Ford Motor greater co.'s Sostenibilit?, Environmental and technical safety, was to meet about half a dozen legislators. The meetings include some with key legislators that could be a significant effort? s? Ford? to beat back an energy bill that includes a Senate proposal of the Committee of Commerce. Mandates would increase the average fuel economy of 40 percent - 35 miles per gallon for cars and trucks joined in 2020, with annual increases of four percent by 2030. The automakers have said what? dramatic increase would cost them billions. Alan Reuther, the Workers' auto united, the main pressure group, was pi? said said: "I think the big three avallino the effect of Levin perch? it increases the coffee? that are economically? of? feasible. The UAW? Protection Levin 's proposal for Key domestic auto, with some from foreign automakers also have been in previous meetings, were sending the message that a compromise proposal introduced by Michigan Democrat, and Sen. Levin. Christopher Bond, R-Mo.,? feasible. While the language is still finenda, the compromise bill is thought to require an increase in the samples to 36 mpg for cars by 2022 and 30 mpg for trucks FROM 2025.The manufacturers of machines, which represents manufacturers Domestic automakers and Toyota Motor Corp.. among other things, aims to endorse the compromise effect once? freed. "We're going out in support of the Levin bill," the spokeswoman Martha Voss Toyota said last Wednesday?. "It 's not that a bill? Easy and a successful coup. That are both challenging. The Levin bill? an approach. "pi? reasonable; The alliance has spent advertising campaigns over $ 1 million in May. The ads, pointed at opporrsi bill to the Senate proposal, were distributed in eleven conditions. The alliance also is considering another campaign to support the Compromise invoice for Levin. Cischke said that all automakers into the back of the Levin bill and no automaker supported the energy bill the Senate. "Nobody can? achieving those goals now, "he said. "We all have the same tool kit." technology; The head of the committee of the Senate Commerce, the Hon. Daniel Inouye, said he was open to an alternative. "I said Sen. Levin that we must urgently see the language of his alternative," Inouye said. Wednesday?, Nearly a dozen senators held a press conference to condemn the domestic automakers. The Detroit automakers have "an ostrich with their heads in the sand," Sen. Said Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., The guarantor of the cable of the fuel economy of the Senate. "The fact of the matter? that Detroit has not done anything about efficiency mileage for the past 20 years and the time has come. "Levin 's proposal for the? derail been made by at least one day while he resolved the language. He said that automakers were supporting. "They think they can survive and make them with it." An official car of the United States has said that automakers can not stop an increase in the samples of fuel economy and had supported Levin 's bill He added any in the "congress; Think we 'with either more incompetent, dishonest or lazy and I' m not sure which ones I want to be. "Next week, the heat of mounting fuel mandates will?. Take a handle on the door of a Honda for directing irregular travel and heated.

OTTO

RyanThomas asked:


Nissan goes by car, a Japanese automaker germogliante, the automotive industry offers a distinct hybrid that mixes style, performance and fuel economy? s? the automakerâ. The hybrid reflects Nissan factory that tradition while adding the car updated to fix than traditional all'ibrido on the road. Entrance? s first hybrid Altima of? brand new Nissan in the hybrid electric vehicle, description of distinguishing flaunts, a sport-oriented suspension, a powerful engine of the 4-cylinder and spacious interior. But the automaker has not stopped its activities on improving the hybrid. "The Altima hybrid offers all the style, convenience, comfort, features technology that touch of quality and performance and highlights of the saloon next-generation 2007 Altima, while offering the added benefits of improved fuel economy and ridutrici emissions, "said Bill Bosley, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division.Nissan complete the characteristics of? s? the addition of hybrid fuel economy through an excellent powertrain gasoline-electric hybrid. The powertrain is paid to the engine of the 2.5-liter 4 cylinder and the? ¢ the CVT (continuously variable transmission) of Xtronicâ that allows the hybrid increases fuel economy while performing low emissions of exhaust pipes. The fuel economy? s of the EPA? the hybrid is assessed at a city of 42 mpg and a highway of 36 mpg. It is estimated as a vehicle Technology-Partial Zero Emission advanced (AT-PZEV) and emits almost no harmful emissions. Bosley added, "with the United champion? s? Altimaâ of a fuel tank from 20 gallons, the Altima hybrid has a range of drive raised up to 700 miles in half fill-ups. On the importance, guidelines just like any other? of? â Nissan with smooth acceleration, handling sensible to react and a seamless delivery of power under almost any conditions. "motive; The characteristics of the Nissan Altima hybrid made sophisticated standard equipment that includes alloy wheels 16 inches, power windows / door locks, an intelligent system the speaker 6, the ignition button with key AM / FM / CD audio with auxiliary input socket, the vehicle dynamic control (VDC ), The traction control (TCS), the braking system not locking (ABS) and the temperature control automatic dual-zone. The hybrid is also equipped with A / C electrically powered which continues to provide cooling even when the gasoline engine is locked. Other car accessories Gradica the screen of dust from the brake Nissan, points and door handles could be added to increase the style and efficiency of the car. To boost security, the automaker has equipped the car of the advanced air bag (AABS), the additional air bags seat-mounted front side-effect for the protection of cash, the extra air bags roof - mounted side-impact curtain for the protection of the head dell'occupante external front and rear and active head restraints. "front seat; The new Altima has been a tremendous success since it was launched in November, assistant sales record Altima fuels of nearly 25,000 units in December 2006, contrassegnanti an increase of almost 40 percent over the previous year, "Bosley famous. "The new Altima hybrid of expanding the choices available to our buyers, keeping Altima at the forefront of the segment in terms of value, performance, quality, technology and selection." Il? s? the Nissan Altima Hybrid beginning? s? Manufacturer of the suggested retail price was $ 24,400. It is now on sale in eight conditions that have adopted the emissions regulations in California - California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. The hybrid sedan responds to requests for accreditation alternative in the vehicle, thus qualifies for the tax allocated to $ 2350.

OTTO

Michael R asked:


Leading the same car with the minimum functioning of electronics has better fuel economy that the same car with considerably more? added lights, the sound system at high power, etc..

JACK

connor_hendricks asked:


Not only have I try the formula for the mathematics for fuel economy, but also want to know the formula for the change in horsepower.

TRISTAN

Iver Penn asked:


A new study released at an important policy by the International Council on Clean transport has found that a significant growth in the samples of fuel-economy for vehicles is achievable without affecting the safety of vehicle. The study is particularly critical now that the congress is wasted on making changes in requirements for fuel economy of the vehicle? s? of Americae, known as average fuel economy of corporate (CAFÉ) standards. "As nations around the world consider new standards to improve fuel economy and lower emissions of greenhouse gases from vehicles used for transporting people, it 's important to draw a common false perception that passenger safety is inevitably compromised while samples of fuel are reinforced, "said he designed Kodjak, executive director of the International Council on Clean transport. "This debate exists only in the U.S. and chests of this report to discuss once and for all. The "study, fuel and salvandi lives of sorseggianti? of? â: The increasing fuel economy without sacrificing safety? of? â was written by Deborah Gordon, a consultant on transport policy, David L. Greene, a policy expert in fuel-economy; Marc H. Ross, professor emeritus of physics at the University of Michigan, and Tom Fr Wenzel, of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.Among key to the results? s? the study is that suppliers can use the advanced materials is to increase the fuel economy of that security without reducing a feature of? s? the vehicleâ. The study also found that reducing the weight and height of the heaviest SUVs and pickup trucks simultaneously increase both their fuel economy that? General? safety.â of the public, automakers and politicians have long has been concerned about the relationship between increased fuel economy in motor vehicles and reduced safety. The conclusion of large group of experts on safety and fuel economy in cars is that nessun'alternanza is required? of that? â study concludes. the? of? â there is a wide variety of technologies and methods available to make the fuel economy of vehicles that have no effect on? of? Vehicle safety.â the authors of? s? the study concluded that the? ¢ â most of the technologies for increasing fuel economy does not affect safety, most of the technologies to increase safety not affect? ¢ economy.â fuel that reduces the mass of cars while improving the structure of the vehicle, using advanced materials and designs, can simultaneously increase fuel economy and the? ¢ safety.â which reduces weight and improves the structure of truck-based SUVs and collections can increase their fuel economy and improve the safety of all vehicles on the road. According to the authors, the options current technology can improve the fuel economy of the vehicle's low power by up to 50 percent over the 10 years without further reduce the weight or size of vehicles. All the additional cost was associated with changes in auto-manufacturing would be more than offset by savings generated from vehicles cheaper in fuel consumption. Rise if the automakers can spend Prodi on improving the external sguardi them? s? and the dear? of? â of automobile parts (such as the multi rib belt of the GMC, for example) certainly an improvement of the fuel varranno? of? too.I investment as the search is clearly with? s smart? thereâ of engineering any reason to choose between safety and fuel efficiency in automotive design, the? of? â said Hal Harvey, environment program director of the William and the foundation of Hewlett flora, which brought together the meeting that led to the relationship. of the â? of? the? s? ita of hours up to policy makers to provide the regulatory environment to encourage him to? of? happen.â of here is the recommendations for policy makers from the study: the performance targets set for fuel economy and safety of ¢? â profitable levels and grant sufficient time to phase-in? ¢ vehicle redesigns.â develop the short-term goals that use existing technological potential and long-term objectives to stimulate? ¢ innovation.â continued to apply the same fuel economy and safety standards to all types of vehicle (cars, SUVs and collections) on? ¢. Â constantly encourage the behavior of the driver who improves the economics of fuel or the use of safety belt? of? â safety for example, or determine the speed reducer. A workshop of policy of October 2006 which brought together experts in security and performance of fuel From the vehicle, from research organizations, government by pressure groups and the auto-manufacturing helped to compose the? of? the authors conclusions. The workshop enabled the researchers to share the most recent of proof on fuel economy and safety, including peer-reviewed studies published by the U.S. National importance of the relationship? 2002? of Sciences on samples of fuel economy. About the International Council on Clean TransportationThe of the International Council on Clean transport is dramatically improving the environmental performance and efficiency of cars, trucks, buses and transport systems to protect and improve public health, environment and quality of life. The Hewlett foundation, which provided support for the relationship, makes concessions to address the social and environmental problems that pose the most serious to society, in which the "capital at risk," investment manager, can make a difference over time. The foundation has a high value on supporting and improving the institutions that give positive contributions to society. The complete study and an executive summary are available at www.theicct.org.

DAREN