Sentences with phrase «braking effect»

Since they do not maintain a throttle vacuum, they are not subjected to the same engine braking effects.

Like BMW's previous EV research projects — the Mini E and 1 series - based EfficientDrive — the i3 exhibits the strong regenerative braking effect when you lift the throttle, making the car essentially a one - pedal operation.

This off - road ABS function is particularly advantageous on snow, sand or fine gravel, building up a wedge of the material beneath the vehicle in front of the wheels to provide an additional braking effect on loose ground or slippery surfaces.

We often kept the eight - speed automatic transmission in third gear for bursts on short straightaways as well as the engine - braking effect when approaching turns.

Those driving on hilly roads will particularly like the engine braking effect of Sport mode.

FMVSS No. 102: Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect

The massive star Sirius, for example, is just over twice as far away as Alpha Centauri — but because it shines some 25 times brighter than our sun, it offers a stronger radiation - pressure braking effect, allowing light sails to approach at much higher speeds.

The system is controlled via the right hand paddle behind the steering wheel, meanwhile a corresponding left hand paddle increases the regenerative braking effect much like on the upcoming Vauxhall Ampera - e.

In coasting mode, the engine in the new 7 Series freewheels on deceleration with no engine braking effect thereby reducing fuel consumption.

The regenerative braking effect available is limited, and mechanical braking is still necessary for substantial speed reductions, to bring a vehicle to a stop, or to hold a vehicle at a standstill.

The regenerative braking effect drops off at lower speeds, and can not bring a vehicle to a complete halt reasonably quickly with current technology, although some cars like the Chevy Bolt can bring the vehicle to a complete stop on even surfaces when the driver knows the vehicle's regenerative braking distance.

The 2017 Accord Hybrid's electric servo brake system provides efficient regenerative braking effect along with smooth and consistent brake control and feel.

Regenerative braking begins as soon as the driver releases the throttle pedal, with a strong regenerative braking effect beginning when the brake pedal is depressed and continuing until the point that the vehicle speed drops below 1 mph, when the friction brakes fully engage.

The energy recuperation rate and trailing - throttle braking effect depend on the mode you choose.

Normal pressure exerted on the pedal produces a gradual and even braking effect, while more energetic pressure (as in sports driving) yields a keener braking response, delivering at a specific instant a distinct increase in braking power.

Following the example from the Mini E, the Concept ActiveE reclaims kinetic electricity with a generator that provides an engine - braking effect on deceleration.

Description of Recall: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.9 OR 3.7 LITER ENGINE AND A FOUR - SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 102, «TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT,» AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, «THEFT PROTECTION.»

When approaching a sharp bend or junction, for example, a downshift is made early on so as to be able to make use of the engine braking effect for deceleration purposes.

Indeed, once you become accustomed to the regenerative braking effect (where the electric motor acts as an electricity generator to charge up the battery), it's possible to look ahead and judge when to leave off the throttle - hardly necessitating pressing the brake pedal at all.

Recessions happen because labor grows scarce and wages climb, which prompts businesses to ease back on hiring and the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, which has a braking effect on the economy.

As an added safety feature, the rubber feet have a braking effect when baby gets too close to uneven surfaces.

In another experiment, the scientists gave mice a drug called S12, which took away AfBIR1's brake effect.

And the brake effect discovered by Solomon can not permanently stave off warming.

Their paper describes how this photon - braking effect should be at work in most stars.

No, the braking effect comes from the INTAKE stroke, from the engine drawing air through the closed off throttle - body.

This sharp and sudden engine braking effect can cause your rear wheel to lose grip and induces extra wear on the transmission and final drive.

First, everyone who said that the braking effect comes from the compression stroke is wrong... the air in the cylinder is compressed which takes energy, yet after top dead center acts as a spring and helps force the piston back down, returning the exact same force as was put into it in the first place.

If the power supply system is not «receptive», i.e. incapable of absorbing the current, the system will default to rheostatic mode in order to provide the braking effect.

The term «engine braking» refers to the braking effect that occurs in gasoline engines when the accelerator pedal is released.

The lower the gear, the higher the braking effect due to higher rpm and the torque transferred through the transmission (higher torque is delivered from the engine in lower gears).

This aerodynamic device acts to define air flow at the rear with such precision that it negates the effect of disruptive air swirl and keeps the braking effect of negative pressure to a minimum.

And with Regen on DemandTM †, Volt allows you to increase the regenerative braking effect and gives you even more control of your range.

Standard safety package comprise Attention Assist with adjustable sensitivity and Colission Prevention Assist Plus which features acoustic warning for the driver at speeds above 7 km / h and Adaptive Brake Assist to help avoid colissions by boosting the braking effect.

What surprised us is that the regenerative braking effect is subtle, especially compared to other plug - in hybrid models we've driven like the much smaller and more basic Volkswagen Golf GTE.

Additionally, this new clutch system reduces the engine braking effect, which allows faster cornering, particularly when downshifting, and also allows the suspension to absorb bumps better during braking.

From this point on, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 coasts soundlessly, with zero emissions and with no engine braking effect.

The produces a negative torque, slowing the engine for a braking effect.

For example, on the basis of navigation data it can perform an early downshift when approaching an intersection, in order to take full advantage of the engine braking effect.

If there is a need to apply the brakes based on navigation data or camera images, for example, because the MINI is approaching a junction or another road user ahead, the coasting function is suppressed so as to be able to make use of the engine braking effect.

This allows the MINI to roll along at idling speed — free of any engine braking effect and at minimum fuel consumption.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, «Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect.»

But also the shelves are understood to have a braking effect on the glaciers and ice sheets which feed them.

Policies done sooner rather than later have a braking effect where we don't skid past those, and substantially reduce their likelihood.

Interestingly, in the Tesla, the act of easing off or completely coming off the accelerator altogether, had a significantly greater engine - braking effect than in any other of the thousands of cars I have driven.