Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
verbrauchsintensiveres Fahrverhalten
English translation:
a less fuel-efficient driving style
Added to glossary by
Steffen Walter
Mar 23, 2007 11:22
17 yrs ago
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German term
United Kingdom
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Works in: German to English, French to English
verbrauchsintensiv
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Fuel
From a text discussing the merits of various alternative fuels. Here's the sentence for context:
Die Einführung der Kraftstoffe ist nach Möglichkeit zu begleiten, um bestehende Barrieren (z.B. Vorurteile) so gezielt abbauen zu können und um Problemen möglichst frühzeitig begegnen zu können (z.B. Startverhalten bei Kälte, ***verbrauchsintensiveres*** Fahrverhalten in Folge verminderter Motorgeräusche, usw.).
TIA for any help!
Die Einführung der Kraftstoffe ist nach Möglichkeit zu begleiten, um bestehende Barrieren (z.B. Vorurteile) so gezielt abbauen zu können und um Problemen möglichst frühzeitig begegnen zu können (z.B. Startverhalten bei Kälte, ***verbrauchsintensiveres*** Fahrverhalten in Folge verminderter Motorgeräusche, usw.).
TIA for any help!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | A less fuel efficient driving style |
Alan Parsons
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| 4 -1 | consumption-intensive |
swisstell
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| 3 | higher fuel usage (consumption) |
gangels (X)
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| 2 | a more heavy-footed driving style |
writeaway
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Proposed translations
+1
1 hr
Alan Parsons
Poland
Poland
Native in English
Poland
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Native in: English
Works in: German to English, Polish to English
Related KudoZ points
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4
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A less fuel efficient driving style
I think that it's really the fuel efficiency or fuel consumption of the driving style that we are talking about here.
This phrasing was the best way I could think of for getting that across.
This phrasing was the best way I could think of for getting that across.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I think this sums it up the most neatly; thanks to everyone else too for their input."
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2 mins
consumption-intensive
:-)
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Kim Metzger
: :-) The word-for-word solution doesn't work here - as is so often the case.
4 hrs
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25 mins
a more heavy-footed driving style
only a suggestion. since the engine is quiet, if you use heavy-footed driving (ie high revs in all gears, pushing the car all the time), even a quiet engine will make noise........ and of course this makes the petrol consumption soar in most cars.
2006 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
This car is a go cart! Favorite Features: I love the handling! It's excellent! I also love the fuel economy. Even with my spirited/heavy-footed driving, ...
www.edmunds.com/used/2006/mini/cooper/100595808/ratings_con...
motoring.co.za - Volvo V70 T5 Wagon
Volvo says the V70 is the best estate car it's ever built. ... part is the fuel consumption of 9.8 litres per 100km, despite some heavy-footed driving. ...
www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=227387&fSectionId=8...
[RTF]
Environment Strategy Document
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It is very unlikely that there would be any need to include private cars. ... Congested, stop-start and heavy-footed driving all increase vehicle emissions. ...
mayor.london.gov.uk/assembly/assemmtgs/2001/assemfeb7/papers/airqualdraft1.rtf
2006 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
This car is a go cart! Favorite Features: I love the handling! It's excellent! I also love the fuel economy. Even with my spirited/heavy-footed driving, ...
www.edmunds.com/used/2006/mini/cooper/100595808/ratings_con...
motoring.co.za - Volvo V70 T5 Wagon
Volvo says the V70 is the best estate car it's ever built. ... part is the fuel consumption of 9.8 litres per 100km, despite some heavy-footed driving. ...
www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=227387&fSectionId=8...
[RTF]
Environment Strategy Document
File Format: Rich Text Format - View as HTML
It is very unlikely that there would be any need to include private cars. ... Congested, stop-start and heavy-footed driving all increase vehicle emissions. ...
mayor.london.gov.uk/assembly/assemmtgs/2001/assemfeb7/papers/airqualdraft1.rtf
1 hr
higher fuel usage (consumption)
a driving style demanding higher fuel usage
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-03-23 12:54:32 GMT)
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in the US, you'd probably say 'driving style resulting in fewer mpg'
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-03-23 12:54:32 GMT)
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in the US, you'd probably say 'driving style resulting in fewer mpg'
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