Energy Efficient Technologies
Energy efficient technologies are available now! Many of the vehicles currently on display in dealer showrooms boast new performance-enhancing, fuel-saving technologies that can save you money.
| Engine Technology | Average Efficiency Increase |
|---|---|
| Variable Valve Timing & Lift improve engine efficiency by optimizing the flow of fuel & air into the engine for various engine speeds. | 5% |
| Cylinder Deactivation saves fuel by deactivating cylinders when they are not needed. | 7.5% |
| Turbochargers & Superchargers increase engine power, allowing manufacturers to downsize engines without sacrificing performance or to increase performance without lowering fuel economy. | 7.5% |
| Integrated Starter/Generator (ISG) Systems automatically turn the engine on/off when the vehicle is stopped to reduce fuel consumed during idling. | 8% |
| Direct Fuel Injection (w/ turbocharging or supercharging) delivers higher performance with lower fuel consumption. | 11-13% |
| Transmission Technology | Average Efficiency Increase |
|---|---|
| Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) have an infinite number of "gears", providing seamless acceleration and improved fuel economy. | 6% |
| Automated Manual Transmissions (AMTs) combine the efficiency of manual transmissions with the convenience of automatics (gears shift automatically). | 7% |