That said, a slightly more enthusiastic mid-range would have been appropriate, and the D mode upshifts at the slightest
accelerator inputs (done in the interest of fuel economy) could have been optimised.
«Intelligent» mode helps smooth out
accelerator inputs for fuel saving, while «Sport» mode tunes the throttle to emphasize performance.
It will try to emulate an electric car up to 37 mph, assuming mild
accelerator inputs, and suitable conditions.
Accelerator inputs are carried out immediately, full throttle i.e. kick - down will implement multi-simultaneous downshifts and optimal acceleration.
The system watches steering, braking and
accelerator inputs to determine if the driver is getting fatigued.
At crawl / city speeds, there's enough torque available to keep
accelerator inputs to a minimum.
By developing the vehicle's movements to directly mirror the driver's steering wheel, brake and
accelerator inputs, the all - new Premacy achieves a smooth and high quality sporty drive feel that enables precise control, whether driving economically or aggressively.
Honda's 100hp, 1,498 cc, four - cylinder diesel behaves just like before, and remains very responsive to
accelerator inputs.
I could game the car, using light
accelerator inputs to launch on just electric power, leaving the gasoline engine off.
If engine speed increases steadily in response to
accelerator inputs, then this is probably a transmission related fault.
I turn the center - console dial that puts the 500X into off - road «Traction +» mode, which softens
accelerator inputs and helps the tires if things get slippery, then drive the Fiat up and onto a rocky trail with a sign that says «4x4s Only».
We pull off the street and drive to the head of a public four - by - four trail, stopping to put the Alltrack in off - road mode, which alters braking function, softens
accelerator inputs, and activates hill - descent control.
When tasked to do it, the GX 460 responds in a relaxed manner to
accelerator input, with the truck's rather unimpressive power output combining with its 5,199 - pound curb weight to make for an unhurried but not underpowered pace.
You don't get any extra power, but the change in the computer's interpretation of
the accelerator input really does make the car feel faster.
What's acceptable in a commuter car becomes less so in a car like the ELR; switching into Sport mode helps move it a bit more smartly due to a remap of
the accelerator input, but it's still poky compared with competitors like the Tesla Model S. Handling is sharp, thanks partly to a revised front suspension and partly to big 20 - inch wheels and aggressive performance tires.
In addition to this, it also features «Intelligent pedals» or a brake override system allowing the brake to override
the accelerator input if both pedals are pressed at the same time.
8A / 12A switchable Level 1 charging cable CHAdeMO DC quick charge port Battery warming system MiEV remote system (pre-activated air conditioning, heater and timer battery charging) Approaching Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) for alerting pedestrians Charging Times: 3 22 hours for 8amp 14 hours for 12 amp 7 hours with 240V / 15A Level 2 charging system Less than 30 minutes to 80 % full with CHAdeMO Level 3 DC Quick Charger Driving Modes: «D» — allows maximum performance as it generates 100 % torque in direct response to
accelerator input «ECO» — helps maximize energy usage («fuel economy») by slightly reducing overall power output to reduce the rate of battery consumption «B» — increases regenerative brake biasing to augment energy recycling (with 100 % of power production available)
The 3,668 - pound car is capable of all - electric running for spurts up to 62 mph (100 kph)-- soon to be upgraded to 85 mph (137 kph)-- and may toggle back and forth depending on degree of
accelerator input.
The transmission control program delivers a more linear response to
accelerator input, and hence a more dynamic feeling.
The vehicle's maximum speed — regardless of
the accelerator input by the driver — will not exceed this limit.
In 2010, the revised ES line gained a brake override feature which ignored
accelerator input when the brake pedal was depressed, which was installed on new builds from January 2010.
Predictably, the six - cylinder moved with an easy power, responding well to
my accelerator input, while the four - cylinder struggled just a little, requiring more throttle for passing maneuvers and hill climbs.
The control software enables a snow mode in the Model S P85D, reducing torque from
accelerator input to make it less likely the wheels will lose traction.
And finally, «Auto» mode senses the drivers driving style from
the accelerator input and automatically adjusts the engine, gearbox and steering response.
Selecting «E-Mode» lets it travel electrically up to 44 mph with more aggressive
accelerator input.
The E-Mode button works as advertised, allowing more aggressive
accelerator input at up to 44 mph.
Inside the transmission, the computer is constantly moving the non-engaged clutch between the gears that sit up or down from the current gear, using
accelerator input and other factors to determine whether you are likely to make an up or down shift.
Not exact matches
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will issue this notice, saying in its request that it «is is primarily concerned with vehicles that do not have the means for human driving, e.g., a steering wheel and brake and
accelerator pedals,» though the agency is also seeking
input on semi-autonomous vehicles that do require human interaction.
If you're in a safe place and want to experiment, any abrupt or excessive control
input (
accelerator, steering, brake, or combination at some level) will induce a skid or spin of some form; understanding what
inputs will or will not produce what result can be very helpful in knowing what not to do when you need to keep the car under control.
When driving in slippery conditions, slow down, leave plenty of extra space in front of you, make any driving
inputs (
accelerator, brakes, steering) gently.
may permit compliance through a system that requires brake pedal application, after a period of time determined by the Secretary, to override an
accelerator pedal
input signal in order to stop the vehicle;
The control unit takes into account a wide variety of
inputs including individual wheel speeds, cornering yaw rates, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, vehicle speed, gear and clutch engagement, brake pressure,
accelerator position and the settings of the hill descent and Terrain Response ™ systems.
It became a precision instrument, with my every
input to the
accelerator and steering wheel causing immediate reaction.
The
accelerator feels disconnected, as if a computer is analyzing the pedal
input before giving the go - ahead.
I placed my foot on the
accelerator and literally cruised in peace with only light steering
inputs that were pretty responsive.
Using these sensors, ECS detects steering
inputs and
accelerator pedal position, and monitors road conditions, to adapt the suspension for a firmer, sportier ride or for greater comfort — drivers can choose from «sport» and «normal» modes accordingly.
The ELR's Sport driving mode also contributes to its responsive driving experience, automatically reconfiguring the
accelerator pedal response to provide quicker torque application and more sensitive feedback to driver
inputs through altered suspension and steering settings.
A torque converter ensures a direct connection between the
accelerator pedal
inputs and the engine response.
The control unit takes into account a wide variety of
inputs including individual wheel speeds, cornering yaw rates, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, vehicle speed, gear and clutch engagement, brake pressure,
accelerator position and the settings of the hill descent and Terrain ResponseTM systems.
When a sudden burst of acceleration or an overtake needs to be performed, the motor responds better to partial throttle
inputs than flooring the
accelerator pedal.
At speeds above 30km / h, PRE-SAFE ® monitors the dynamic state of the vehicle (speed, rotation etc.) and the driver's
inputs to steering,
accelerator and brake, to determine whether or not emergency action is being taken.
Normal is the default, Sport preferred because of the increased responsiveness to
accelerator and steering
inputs and Eco to be avoided because it feels as the though the engine, transmission and steering system have been injected with Novocain.
In ECO mode, throttle response to aggressive
accelerator pedal
inputs is reduced and air - conditioning control optimized for improved fuel economy.
The POWER mode provides a 25 % higher throttle response to
accelerator pedal
input.
Speaking of which, the car can detect when you are near a parking spot with enough room, and then parallel park itself with only
accelerator and brake
input.
Specifications Color: Black --(Model: ME400C - C1 - BK) White --(Model: ME400C - C1 - WH) Processor: Intel Atom Z2760 (1.8 Burst) Operating System: Windows 8 System memory: 2 GB DDR2 Storage: 64 GB Flash + 32 GB free for 36 months Display: 10.1 ″ WXGA IPS Touch Panel with 350 nits brightness 1366 * 768 Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media
Accelerator, 533 MHz Video Camera: Rear 8MP Auto - focus w / LED Flash, F / 2.2 Aperture, 1080p video recording, front 2MP for video conferencing Wireless: 802.11 bgn (Single band) Bluetooth: 4.0 Card Reader: 1x Micro SD Interface: 2 - in - 1 Audio Jack (Head Phone / Mic - in) / 1 x Micro HDMI / 1 x Micro SD Card Reader (support SDXC compatible card) / 1 x Internal Microphone / Speaker (SonicMaster) / 1 x Micro USB Audio: Hi - Definition Audio Codec / Built - in quality speakers / Mic Weight (lb): 1.3 Dimension (in): 10.5 ″ x 6.7 ″ x.4 ″ AC Adapter: Output: 15W / 18 W /
Input: 100 - 240V AC, 50 / 60Hz universal AC Adapter: 8.5 hours GPS: Supported Sensor: G - Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, NFC What's in the Box ASUS VivoTab Smart Tablet Adapter & Power Plug Owner's Manual Warranty Card Cleaning Cloth
Optical drive External USB 2.0 CD / DVD R / RW (select models) Graphics Display 8.9 ″ diagonal WSVGA wide - viewing angle touchscreen Graphics Intel Graphics Media
Accelerator 500 Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video
Accelerator Expansion features Ports 1 USB 2.0 1 combo stereo headphone / mic jack 1 integrated microphone 1 power connector / HP Slate Cradle connector Slots 1 Secure Digital Audio High Definition audio; Integrated stereo speakers; Integrated microphone; Combo stereo headphone / mic jack Integrated camera Integrated 3 MP camera; Integrated VGA webcam
Input devices HP Slate Digital Pen Communications Wireless Integrated 802.11 b / g / n + Bluetooth 3.0 + HS combo Power and operating requirements Energy efficiency ENERGY STAR ® qualified configurations available Power supply 30W AC adapter Battery type 2 - cell (30 WHr) polymer Battery life up to 5 + hours
The Swedish sprint stage proved to be a lesson in discipline as throughout the whole stage we were almost forced to be as delicate as possible with both the
accelerator and with our steering
inputs.