Sentences with phrase «braking on deceleration»

What's Worst: CVT lacks engine braking on deceleration, which could be easily countered with paddle shifters.

Not exact matches

To slow down on hills, a deceleration brake is right on the handle.
I say «might be» because, in modelling this situation, one can not get away from the dependence on multiple factors, such as the 5 listed above So if (for example) the natural rates of deceleration after downshifting and in neutral are the same, that doesn't mean it would take the same force of stepping on the brakes in both cases to further change the deceleration by the required amount.
That's some pretty poor rim then... My rims certainly withstand so hard braking on paved roads that the ABS system activates, meaning about 1 g of deceleration force.
The brakes operate smoothly, without the aggressive deceleration like you find on pure EVs like the BMW i3 or Chevrolet Bolt.
By then, the carbon - ceramic brakes were hot enough to decelerate our gleaming citrus fruit on wheels with such effectiveness that it seemed perfectly OK to ignore the cone markers and to hit the pedal eerily late even though extreme deceleration would occasionally trigger an initial wobble or two.
, its massive carbon ceramic brakes definitely added a more dramatic bite to deceleration, as though all four tires were digging in like cleats on Astroturf.
Slamming on the brakes accomplished reassuring deceleration, but the freeze - frame effect was even more mind - boggling in the TT RS fitted with carbon - ceramic reins up front.
We're also inclined to heap praise on the standard carbon - ceramic brakes, but we have not yet really had the opportunity yet to test their stamina and high - speed deceleration.
The high - tech deceleration apparatus may make sense on the racetrack, but for everyday driving the steel brakes are spot - on.
Improper engine braking technique can cause the wheels to skid (also called shift - locking), especially on slippery surfaces, as a result of too much deceleration.
In coasting mode, the engine in the new 7 Series freewheels on deceleration with no engine braking effect thereby reducing fuel consumption.
This true, uncompromised driving machine delivers its best on the track, where speed, short braking distances and transverse acceleration are essential to get first ‐ rate lap times: 0 to 62mph in 4.5 seconds; 160mph of top speed; deceleration peaks in the range of 1.2 g; lateral acceleration peaks of over 1.1 g and optimum weight distribution 40 % over the front axle and 60 % over the rear, not to mention a power - to - weight ratio of over 250hp per tonne, values worthy of true supercar.
While the car is on the move, the electric drive itself contributes to a favourable energy balance through recuperation, by converting kinetic energy into electric current in deceleration mode and during braking and feeding this energy into the battery.
A gyro measures the rate of deceleration and flicks on the LED brake lights accordingly.
Also standard on New Generation i20 is Hyundai's Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) system, which activates the hazard warning lights if a driver suddenly brakes heavily, warning drivers of following vehicles of the car's rapid deceleration.
On the deceleration front, the E 63 S can be had with carbon - ceramic brakes that will set you back nearly $ 9,000.
2006: the «Pre-Safe Brake» on the CL - Class C216 [44] was their first to offer partial autonomous braking (40 %, or up to 0.4 g deceleration) if the driver does not react to the BAS Plus warnings and the system detects a severe danger of an accident.
Using sensors that monitor throttle position, vehicle speed, and acceleration / deceleration and then comparing these inputs with a map stored in the transmission computer, the system is able to determine when the vehicle is on an incline and adjust the shift schedule for improved climbing power or downhill engine braking.
This is demonstrated by a top speed in excess of 250 km / h, only 4.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h, 1.1 of side acceleration on corners and 1.25 g of maximum braking deceleration.
Just by closing the valves on deceleration Honda was able to improve regen braking efficiencies by about 10 % on their new civic, I believe.
The regenerative braking system efficiently converts kinetic energy to electricity during deceleration, stores it in capacitors and then uses it to power the vehicle's electric equipment, thereby reducing load on the engine and saving fuel.
Still, there are enhancements for the 2015 model year, including a standard backup camera and leather - wrapped steering wheel, a new «Brake» drive mode on the gearshift that increases regenerative braking during deceleration, a light in the charging port and the ability to unlock its little door from the key fob, as well as an available energy - saving hybrid heater system.
The system uses an integrated starter and alternator to reap and harvest power depending on need and opportunity and can recover power under braking and deceleration.
The deceleration is dependent on the driving condition and is split into a recuperative brake - force portion and a portion to be supplied by the wheel brakes.
Thus, the new M5 will be equipped with engine start - stop capability, brake energy regeneration (this is when the alternator works overtime to charge the battery on deceleration to minimize alternator drag when the car is in cruise and acceleration modes), and a variable flow oil pump.
While the car is on the move, the system converts kinetic energy into electric current in deceleration mode and during braking, feeding this energy into the lithium - ion battery, which is located underfloor.
While the car is on the move, the electric drive itself converts kinetic energy into electric current in deceleration mode and during braking and feeding this energy into the battery.
And even on the airstrip, deceleration from 200km / h was no problem for the big four - piston Brembo brake calipers at each corner, which bite down hard on large 360 mm and 340 mm rotors front and rear respectively.
Derived from race car technology, the braking system on the BMW 1 Series M Coupe ensures impeccable deceleration with significantly reduced susceptibility to fading.
If the full version of Audi pre sense plus is on board, a fourth stage comes into play: braking with an initial deceleration of 5 m / s2 followed by maximum braking.
Other features on eAssist Buicks include regenerative braking, seamless engine stop - start plus ample current for all the accessories when the vehicle is at rest, and fuel cut - off during deceleration.
Cylinder deactivation puts more stress on the brakes because there's less engine braking during deceleration, but with a 48 - volt system the energy that's normally wasted through the brakes is now sent back into the battery.
Electronic brake - force distribution (EBD) ensures that based on the rate of deceleration during braking.
Additionally, all Insights have steering wheel - mounted deceleration selectors to choose among three levels of regenerative braking performance, depending on driving conditions.
Following the example from the Mini E, the Concept ActiveE reclaims kinetic electricity with a generator that provides an engine - braking effect on deceleration.
In addition to a new spring / damper configuration, the wider rear track width and a larger dimension torsion bar on the front axle, the good deceleration figure for the brakes (approx. 10.5 m / s2) is a particular highlight.
On deceleration or braking, the electric motor acts as a generator, which slows the vehicle.
Base ELRs feature an abundance of Cadillac - style luxury, including 20 - inch wheels, a touch - screen infotainment and navigation system and «Regen on Demand» regenerative braking activated by steering - wheel - mounted paddles that, when pulled during deceleration, help replenish the batteries by capturing braking energy.
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